# Battle Playground vs Melon Smash!

The clearest difference is rating: Melon Smash! at 4.7 against Battle Playground's 4.2. Melon Smash! also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 1K). Battle Playground's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Battle Playground sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Melon Smash! sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Melon Smash! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Melon Smash! has 12K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of Battle Playground's written reviews are positive against 36% of Melon Smash!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Battle Playground ships an update every 3 weeks, Melon Smash! monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Battle Playground | Melon Smash! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-playground/id6446932396/reviews) | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-smash/id6479434603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1K | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **42.1% of reviews** | 36.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 191 MB | 436 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dat Viet Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465074655) | [Liudmyla Petryshyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024436268) |

## What reviewers say

### Battle Playground

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-playground/id6446932396)

Lead armies of ragdoll characters in hilarious physics-based battles. Create your own units with a powerful editor and enjoy colorful, cartoony graphics. Experience epic fights with unique animations and sounds.

**Highlights:** Ragdoll physics simulation, Unit creator, Diverse battle environments, Cartoony graphics, Funny animations and sounds, Army leadership

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item Titan Speaker | $0.99 | one-time |
| Item Titan Drillman | $1.99 | one-time |
| Item Titan Sonar | $1.99 | one-time |
| Item Titan TvMan | $1.99 | one-time |
| Item Titan Clockman | $1.99 | one-time |
| Item Titan Jason | $1.99 | one-time |
| Item Titan Gman | $1.99 | one-time |
| Item Titan Scientist | $1.99 | one-time |
| Item Titan Cameraman | $2.99 | one-time |
| Item Titan Chainsaw | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and creative gameplay
- 🤖 Interesting character/unit variety
- 🎨 Good visual design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Potential security/payment issues
- 🤔 Lack of clear tutorials/instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes frequently
- Purchased items not unlocking properly
- Inconsistent or unreliable controls

**Requested features**

- Add more weapons and customization options
- Improve physics and ragdoll mechanics
- Implement a level/map editor
- Reduce ad frequency or offer ad-free option


### Melon Smash!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-smash/id6479434603)

Engage in a creative sandbox experience where you can build anything imaginable, from houses to entire cities. Customize your hero and explore diverse, unique locations. Enjoy endless adventures with no set goals, fostering complete freedom.

**Highlights:** Unlimited building possibilities, Hero customization, Vast explorable world, No set game goals, Variety of design tools, Unique locations

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Event Pass | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Characters Pass | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Spoki Horror Location | $4.99 | one-time |
| Escape from Prison | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chef Location | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Forever | $5.99 | one-time |
| Clock Boss | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Cyborg Boss | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Solar Boss | $9.99 | one-time |
| Yellow Rooms | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun gameplay
- 🎨 Interesting visuals
- 🤩 Wow factor

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🤖 Copycat of other games

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Lost progress and saved data
- Compatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Reduce ads or offer ad-free version
- Improve stability and fix bugs
- Add more unique features and content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Battle Playground free?

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

### Is Melon Smash! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Battle Playground or Melon Smash!?

Melon Smash! is rated higher. Battle Playground averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Melon Smash! averages 4.7 from 12K ratings.

### Do Battle Playground or Melon Smash! have ads?

Both Battle Playground and Melon Smash! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Battle Playground or Melon Smash!?

Battle Playground ships an update every 3 weeks, and Melon Smash! monthly. Most recently, Battle Playground was updated on November 3, 2026 and Melon Smash! on November 4, 2026.

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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.*