# iRollerCoaster 3 vs Melon Racer

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iRollerCoaster 3 | Melon Racer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (278 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irollercoaster-3/id588999538/reviews) | **[4.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-racer/id6474979242/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **278** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 10.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 15 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.3** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sea Venture LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/312276940) | [Aidyn Ilyas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483960420) |

## What reviewers say

### iRollerCoaster 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irollercoaster-3/id588999538)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iRollerCoaster 3 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great game
- 👍 Realistic roller coaster simulation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤢 Terrible graphics
- 💰 Requires payment for basic features
- 🐌 Slow and unresponsive gameplay
- 🚫 Limited content without paying
- 😡 Frustrating and disappointing experience

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and glitches
- Laggy and stuttering frame rates

**Requested features**

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


### Melon Racer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-racer/id6474979242)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*