# Balls'n Ropes vs Melon Chill

Balls'n Ropes and Melon Chill both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 59% of Melon Chill's written reviews are positive against 28% of Balls'n Ropes's. Melon Chill also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Balls'n Ropes's advantage is ratings volume (64K vs 803). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Balls'n Ropes sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Melon Chill sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Balls'n Ropes against 4.6 for Melon Chill. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Balls'n Ropes has 64K ratings behind it against 803, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Balls'n Ropes's written reviews are positive against 59% of Melon Chill's.

Balls'n Ropes ships an update weekly, Melon Chill every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Balls'n Ropes | Melon Chill |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballsn-ropes/id6444528109/reviews) | **[4.6 (803 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-chill-fruit-drop/id6470174667/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64K** | 803 |
| Positive reviews | 27.6% of reviews | **59.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 409 MB | 421 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [Tran Tien Thanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713107024) |

## What reviewers say

### Balls'n Ropes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballsn-ropes/id6444528109)

Create custom loops to bounce balls on rubbers and earn in-game currency. Add and merge balls to increase their value and maximize your earnings. Enjoy a fun and engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Create custom loops, Bounce balls on rubbers, Add and merge balls, Increase ball value, Earn in-game currency

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack: Ropes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack: Balls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins & Skip It Tickets | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack I | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mega Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ball Pack I | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack III | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ball Pack II | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ball Pack III | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and addictive
- 🎨 Satisfying visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Requires internet connection
- 💰 Aggressive monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Progress loss at higher levels
- Inability to merge balls after certain levels
- Negative money glitch

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Less intrusive ads
- Progression system improvements
- More level variety


### Melon Chill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-chill-fruit-drop/id6470174667)

Merge falling fruits to create larger ones, aiming to synthesize a big watermelon. This casual puzzle game offers a relaxing and pleasant experience with smooth animations and satisfying explosion effects.

**Highlights:** Simple click-to-drop controls, Classic 2048 merge gameplay, Smooth synthesis effects, Refreshing explosion animations, Decompression mini-game experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack | $1.49 | one-time |
| Coin Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Start Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double Coin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Chest | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Vip Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- 🕹️ Relaxing and stress-relieving experience
- 💰 Free to play with minimal ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Sudden and confusing UI changes
- 🤖 Suspicious bot-like positive reviews
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🤬 Frustrating ad-related issues (forced ads, inability to exit)

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Inability to exit game due to ad placement
- Inconsistent fruit placement and behavior

**Requested features**

- Bring back original fruit skins
- Add more customization options
- Improve responsiveness and reduce glitches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Balls'n Ropes free?

Balls'n Ropes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Melon Chill free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Balls'n Ropes or Melon Chill?

Melon Chill is rated higher. Balls'n Ropes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 64K ratings, while Melon Chill averages 4.6 from 803 ratings.

### Do Balls'n Ropes or Melon Chill have ads?

Neither Balls'n Ropes nor Melon Chill shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Balls'n Ropes or Melon Chill?

Balls'n Ropes ships an update weekly, and Melon Chill every 3 days. Most recently, Balls'n Ropes was updated on November 11, 2026 and Melon Chill on November 7, 2026.

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