Comparison

Wild Runners vs Melon Racer

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

Head to head
About

Wild Runners

Experience thrilling 3D multiplayer races as unique animals through vibrant environments. Utilize power-ups and overcome silly obstacles to collect rewards and climb the ranks. An internet connection is required for this free-to-play online adventure.

Highlights
  • 13 unique animal characters
  • 24+ power-up cards
  • Procedural racing with obstacles
  • 5 wild environments
  • Star collection for rewards
  • Trophy road and weekly missions
Features
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Wild Runners is a fun and innovative multiplayer 3D running game. Features: - Choose from 13 unique and crazy animals - Unlock over 24 amazing power-up cards - Enjoy fast procedural racing with silly obstacles and platforms - Discover 5 wild environments with different atmospheres - Collect stars to claim amazing rewards - Climb the trophy road and complete weekly missions to unlock more rewards! Wild Runners is a free to play online game, internet connection is required.

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

Wild Runners4 screens
Melon Racer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Wild Runners and Melon Racer both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Melon Racer's written reviews are positive against 58% of Wild Runners's. Melon Racer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Wild Runners's advantage is ratings volume (418 vs 13). On price, rating, ads 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. Wild Runners sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Melon Racer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Wild Runners against 4.6 for Melon Racer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wild Runners has 418 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Wild Runners's written reviews are positive against 100% of Melon Racer's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Wild Runners versus Melon Racer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWild RunnersMelon Racer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (418 ratings)4.6 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings418 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size398 MB171 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBloop GamesAidyn Ilyas

Customer experience

Wild Runners

All ratings417 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral6.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral16.9%
Negative24.6%

Melon Racer

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

Bugs and requests

Wild Runners

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Phone overheats during gameplay
  • Tapping 'X' to skip ads doesn't always register
  • Unstoppable ads forced after levels
  • Online play is not real multiplayer (bots only)

Requested features

10 requests
  • Implement friend system/multiplayer
  • Add local communication feature
  • Add online versus mode
  • Add a cat skin
  • Add a giraffe skin
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  • Add a leaderboard
  • Add Facebook login for progress saving
  • Allow in-room play with friends
  • Add room creation feature
  • Add more features

Melon Racer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Wild Runners

Subscriptions2
  • VIP$4.997 Days
  • VIP$14.991 Month
One-time8
  • Pack of 30 Gems$1.99
  • League Offer 1$1.99
  • Special Pack of 60 Gems$1.99
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  • Pack of 80 Gems$4.99
  • League Offer 2$4.99
  • No Ads$5.99
  • Pack of 170 Gems$9.99
  • Wild Pass$9.99
None

Melon Racer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wild Runners free?
Wild Runners 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, Wild Runners or Melon Racer?
Melon Racer is rated higher. Wild Runners averages 4.6 out of 5 from 418 ratings, while Melon Racer averages 4.6 from 13 ratings.
Do Wild Runners or Melon Racer have ads?
Both Wild Runners and Melon Racer show ads.

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