Dr. Thump Pro vs RipeMelon

How many times have you gone to the store, selected a watermelon, and then taken it home only to find out it was not very good? Dr. Thump Pro is an app that has been developed after years of research to take the randomness out of the process of selecting a quality watermelon of any type. By using the sound made from thumping a watermelon along with its general size, the app can predict the general level of sweetness or bitterness of the watermelon before purchase. When using the app, the sweetness or bitterness of the watermelon will be displayed using a brix scale, which is designed to measure the sugar content in fruit juices. The lower the number, the more bitter the watermelon. The higher the number, the sweeter and less bitter. A typical watermelon is a 7 on this scale. Ideally, you are looking for values of 8 and above. For anything less than a 7, we recommend putting it back as it will be bitter tasting. When using the app, watermelons can be situated in a bin or removed and tested in isolation. When thumping, you can use your knuckles or fist. For a lot of testing to save your knuckles, we recommend something hard and solid, such as a cue ball or hard plastic disk (as in a caster wheel). Whatever the object, it should not make a noise itself—such as a ringing or clanking sound—after you thump the watermelon. A tutorial video on using this app can be found here: https://youtu.be/L7y10r6bS0Q. This video can also be accessed anytime through the tutorial option in the settings menu.

Never buy a bad melon again! RipeMelon uses your iPhone’s camera and on‑device intelligence to instantly tell you whether any watermelon is at peak sweetness—no guesswork, no sliced‑open surprises. KEY FEATURES - Point & Scan Simply frame your melon in the green reticle and tap “Scan” to get an immediate ripeness score. - Accurate Ripeness Rating Our color‑coded bar clearly shows whether your melon is underripe, perfect‑ripeness, or past its peak. - Built‑In Melon Guide Learn proven tips—like rind patterns, field spots, and weight cues—to spot the best melons with or without your phone. - Scan History & Favorites Save your top‑scored melons for future reference and track your tasting adventures over time. WHY RIPEMELON? Whether you’re at the grocery store, farmers market, or roadside stand, RipeMelon takes the guesswork out of picking watermelons. Spend less time choosing and more time enjoying perfectly sweet, juicy fruit every single time. Download RipeMelon today and make every slice count!