Comparison

iRollerCoaster 3 vs Melon Racer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

iRollerCoaster 3

Experience thrilling roller coaster rides with realistic physics and stunning graphics. Design and build your own custom tracks, then ride them from multiple camera angles. Collect and manage amusement parks in cities worldwide to generate revenue and expand your collection.

Highlights
  • Custom track designer and builder
  • 60 different track types
  • Realistic physics simulation
  • Global amusement park management
  • Multiple camera angles
  • Revenue generation from tracks
Features
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The iRollerCoaster team is proud to present: iRollerCoaster 3 - The Extreme Roller Coaster Simulation Game! Includes the iRollerCoaster custom track designer and builder! The Amusement Parks features 60 different tracks with: - Normal Roller Coasters - Inverted Roller Coasters - Hovercraft Racer - Water Slides Ride perfectly engineered realistic roller coaster tracks all over the world. Buy land in different cities from around the world and then buy your favorite tracks. Each track you buy generates more revenue to buy more tracks with! You can view the real time tracks in multiple different camera angles while the cars are moving. Ride world-class tracks in the following cities: - Orlando, Florida - Sandusky, Ohio - Rome, Italy - Shanghai, China - Monte Carlo, Monaco - Williamsburg, Virginia - Cape Town, South Africa - London, England - Zermatt, Switzerland - Las Vegas, Nevada - Los Angeles, California - Canberra, Australia - Paris, France - Tokyo, Japan - Atlantic City, New Jersey Our roller coasters use a realistic lift hill cable to pull the cars to the peak of the track. Once the cars reach the peak, potential energy accumulated by the rise in height transfers to kinetic energy and the cars race downwards. Some energy is lost to friction on the track itself. The effects of gravity are taken into account to increase speed and accelerations accurately. You can experience several G's of force on high-speed turns! iRollerCoaster 3 features: - Advanced OpenGL shader graphics - Music and sound effects - High-resolution textures - Made for iPhone 5, iPad retina, and all other iOS 4.0+ devices iRollerCoaster 3 is brought to you by the makers of World Winter Games and iBASEjump.

About

Melon Racer

Experience a thrilling revival of a classic racing game mode, now on mobile. Compete with friends or players worldwide in exhilarating races featuring dynamic obstacles and new challenges. Enjoy regular updates with new tracks and events for a continuously evolving experience.

Highlights
  • Classic racing game mode revival
  • Multiplayer racing with friends and worldwide
  • Mix of classic and new tracks
  • Dynamic obstacles and interactive course elements
  • Competitive and cooperative modes
  • Regular content updates
Features
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Melon Racer is a thrilling revival of the beloved game mode from Garry's Mod, is now rolling onto mobile platforms! Initially introduced by Garry Newman in GMod 9 and remade for GM11, this iconic racer has been reimagined for a new generation of players. Engage in a zesty world where melons aren't just fruits – they're high-speed racers in a world of exhilarating competition. Classic Roots, Modern Twists: Inspired by the original Melon Racer from GMod, this mobile version preserves the charm and simplicity of racing melons, enhanced with modern graphics and gameplay elements suitable for mobile gaming. Nostalgic Track and New Challenge: Race through a mix of classic track reminiscent of the original game mode and brand-new courses designed exclusively for the mobile experience. Each track is a blend of creativity, challenge, and fun. Multiplayer Racing: Compete against friends or challenge racers worldwide. The mobile version brings together the GMod community and new fans in an accessible, fast-paced multiplayer environment. Dynamic Elements: True to the spirit of Garry's Mod, expect unexpected twists during races - spontaneous obstacles, power-ups, and interactive course elements that keep every race unique and exciting. Competitive and Cooperative Modes: Engage in both competitive races and cooperative challenges. Work together to beat course records or battle it out for first place. Regular Content Updates: Keeping the game fresh and engaging, regular updates introduce new tracks, customization options, and special events, ensuring a continually evolving racing experience. Melon Racer on mobile is a homage to its GMod legacy, redefining the classic game mode for a new era. It's a perfect blend of nostalgia and innovation, offering an engaging, fun-filled racing experience that both long-time fans and newcomers will enjoy. Gear up for a whimsical ride where strategy, speed, and a dash of luck pave the way to victory!

Screenshots

iRollerCoaster 34 screens
Melon Racer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Melon Racer at 100% against iRollerCoaster 3's 10%. Melon Racer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). iRollerCoaster 3's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (278 vs 13). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iRollerCoaster 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Melon Racer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Melon Racer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iRollerCoaster 3 has 278 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of iRollerCoaster 3's written reviews are positive against 100% of Melon Racer's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iRollerCoaster 3 versus Melon Racer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRollerCoaster 3Melon Racer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (278 ratings)4.6 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings278 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS4.3 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB171 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSea Venture LLCAidyn Ilyas

Customer experience

iRollerCoaster 3

All ratings278 ratings
Positive30.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative66.5%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive10.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative83.5%

Melon Racer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

iRollerCoaster 3

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Frequent crashes and glitches
  • Laggy and stuttering frame rates

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow users to build their own roller coasters
  • Improve graphics and performance
  • Provide more free content and features

Melon Racer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iRollerCoaster 3

One-time1
  • iRollerCoaster 3$4.99
None

Melon Racer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRollerCoaster 3 free?
iRollerCoaster 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Melon Racer free?
Melon Racer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iRollerCoaster 3 or Melon Racer?
Melon Racer is rated higher. iRollerCoaster 3 averages 2.3 out of 5 from 278 ratings, while Melon Racer averages 4.6 from 13 ratings.
Do iRollerCoaster 3 or Melon Racer have ads?
Melon Racer shows ads; iRollerCoaster 3 does not.

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