# Burn it Down! 3D Pixel Game vs Melon

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Burn it Down! 3D Pixel Game at none against Melon's 26. Burn it Down! 3D Pixel Game also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Melon's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (140K vs 691). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Melon sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Burn it Down! 3D Pixel Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Burn it Down! 3D Pixel Game against 4.5 for Melon. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Melon has 140K ratings behind it against 691, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Burn it Down! 3D Pixel Game's written reviews are positive against 77% of Melon's.

Burn it Down! 3D Pixel Game ships an update every 6 weeks, Melon weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Burn it Down! 3D Pixel Game | Melon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (691 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burn-it-down-3d-pixel-game/id1575897339/reviews) | **[4.5 (140K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-sandbox/id1610874732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 691 | **140K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.2% of reviews** | 76.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#25** |
| Size | 175 MB | 533 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) | [Payge Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653289615) |

## What reviewers say

### Burn it Down! 3D Pixel Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burn-it-down-3d-pixel-game/id1575897339)

Unleash flaming arrows and a variety of weapons to demolish pixel cities and drive out invading settlers. Enjoy easy tap-to-aim controls and satisfying destruction across dozens of challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Tap to aim and fire arrows, Variety of weapons (slingshot, crossbow, flamethrower), Demolish pixel cities, Dozens of challenging levels, Cool pixel graphics, Fun burning gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic physics
- 🔥 Satisfying fire effects
- 💥 Enjoyable rocket launcher
- 👍 Fun and cool game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Rocket launcher glitch causing player to go through walls
- Ads interrupting gameplay

**Requested features**

- More content and levels
- Expanded gameplay options
- Bug fixes and optimization


### Melon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-sandbox/id1610874732)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Free · Simulation, #97 Top Grossing · Simulation, #168 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Unleash your creativity in a chaotic sandbox game. Experiment with realistic ragdoll physics, a massive arsenal of weapons, and custom devices to create mayhem. Explore open worlds and build your own playground for destructive fun.

**Highlights:** Realistic ragdoll physics, Massive arsenal of weapons, Custom device creation, Open-world sandbox maps, Brutal experiments, Destructive fun

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership - 1 Week | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Melon Premium 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Pile of Mels | $0.59 | one-time |
| Heap of Mels | $0.99 | one-time |
| First Buy Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Dices | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Mels | $4.99 | one-time |
| First Buy Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Box of SlimeCoins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Box of Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Box of Easter Eggs | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Box of Clovers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Box of Valentines | $5.59 | one-time |
| Small Gifts Box | $5.59 | one-time |
| Barrel of Mels | $9.99 | one-time |
| First Buy Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Box of Valentines | $13.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gifts Box | $13.99 | one-time |
| Medium Box of Stars | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Box of Easter Eggs | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Box of Clovers | $14.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Mels | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big Gifts Box | $24.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Mels | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lot of Mels | $99.99 | one-time |
| Huge Gifts Box | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great mobile alternative to People Playground
- 👍 Lots of creative possibilities
- 🎨 Customizable characters and scenarios
- 💡 Unique fruit/vegetable characters
- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with save system and resizing
- 🔍 Limited camera controls
- 🔍 Lack of detailed instructions
- 🔋 Frequent ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔍 Limited character and clothing options

**Reported bugs**

- Saved creations glitching or disappearing
- Resizing issues causing damage to characters
- Ads with no close button, forcing app restart
- Inconsistent character behavior and animations

**Requested features**

- More character options (grapes, bananas, etc.)
- Additional weapons, vehicles, and items
- Ability to create custom maps
- Improved physics and gore effects
- Mod support and customization on iOS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Burn it Down! 3D Pixel Game free?

Burn it Down! 3D Pixel Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Melon free?

Melon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Burn it Down! 3D Pixel Game or Melon?

Melon is rated higher. Burn it Down! 3D Pixel Game averages 4.4 out of 5 from 691 ratings, while Melon averages 4.5 from 140K ratings.

### Do Burn it Down! 3D Pixel Game or Melon have ads?

Both Burn it Down! 3D Pixel Game and Melon show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Burn it Down! 3D Pixel Game or Melon?

Burn it Down! 3D Pixel Game ships an update every 6 weeks, and Melon weekly. Most recently, Burn it Down! 3D Pixel Game was updated on August 17, 2026 and Melon on September 25, 2026.

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