Comparison

Stack Rush vs Melon Smash!

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

Head to head
About

Stack Rush

Tap to drop a ball and hit moving blocks to build a tower. Master timing for bonuses, unlock upgrades with earned coins, and complete missions. Compete with friends or on global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Tap to stack blocks
  • Easy to learn, hard to master gameplay
  • Unlock and upgrade customizations
  • Complete challenging missions
  • Online multiplayer and leaderboards
  • Offline play support
Features
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Stack Rush: The Ultimate Stacking Challenge Awaits! Immerse yourself in the electrifying world of Stack Rush, where vibrant blocks and thrilling challenges await. Build your tower, earn epic rewards, and unlock exclusive content in this addictive arcade classic. Stack Rush Features: TAP TO STACK Tap to drop your friendly ball and hit the moving blocks. Time your drops perfectly to grow your tower and earn special bonuses. Can you hit five perfect drops in a row? A special surprise awaits if you can! EASY TO PLAY, HARD TO MASTER Enjoy simple controls that anyone can pick up, but only the most skilled players will master. Push your limits and reach new heights. UNLOCK AND UPGRADE Use your hard-earned coins to unlock exciting upgrades. Customize your tower with unique block skins, backgrounds, and music to create a game that’s uniquely yours. COMPLETE MISSIONS Take on challenging missions to earn generous rewards. Prove your stacking prowess by completing them all! COMPETE ONLINE Challenge your friends in split-screen versus mode or climb the global leaderboard and show off your skills as the ultimate stacker! Join a growing community of players worldwide and rise to the top. PLAY ANYTIME, ANYWHERE Whether you're on a quick break or settling in for a long session, Stack Rush is perfect for any occasion. Enjoy offline play for gaming on the go! Join the stacking craze and start your journey today. Don't miss out on the stacking frenzy! Download Stack Rush now and see how high you can go!

About

Melon Smash!

Unleash your creativity in an open-world sandbox game. Build anything you can imagine, customize your character, and explore diverse environments. Enjoy endless adventures with no set goals.

Highlights
  • Unlimited building possibilities
  • Variety of building elements and materials
  • Hero customization with various skins
  • Exploration of unique sandbox locations
  • Freedom with no clear game goal
  • Creative experimentation with shapes and colors
Features
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Melon Smash is an exciting sandbox game that offers players unlimited possibilities for creativity, construction, and management. This game is a real world where you can be anyone and do anything, immersing yourself in an atmosphere of freedom and endless adventures. In Melon Smash, you can build and create whatever you can imagine. The game offers a variety of building elements, materials, and design tools. You will be able to make your house, castle, or even an entire city. Each component of this sandbox game adds uniqueness to your creation. The sandbox genre encourages your creativity, allowing you to experiment with shapes and colors. In this exciting sandbox, you can control your hero, choosing from a variety of skins and external settings. This allows you to create a unique character that will reflect your personality. A flexible customization system provides variety and allows each player to stand out in the sandbox world. Your hero will become not only a builder, but also an explorer, ready for new adventures. The game offers a vast sandbox world full of unique locations, each with its own atmosphere and style. Explore dense forests, picturesque mountains, desert areas, and cities. Each sandbox location is full of hidden details and opportunities waiting for you to discover them. This adds an element of exploration and discovery to the gameplay. One of the key features of Melon Smash is the lack of a clear goal or end of the game. This creates a unique sense of freedom, allowing players to enjoy the process without restrictions in this sandbox. You can build, explore, fight, or relax in your sandbox world. Every time you enter the game, new adventures and ideas await you to implement. Please read our Privacy policy: https://policy.psvgamestudio.com/privacy_policy_appstore_lyudmila.html and Terms of use: https://policy.psvgamestudio.com/terms_of_use_appstore_lyudmila.html

Screenshots

Stack Rush4 screens
Melon Smash!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Melon Smash! at 4.7 against Stack Rush's 3.7. Melon Smash! also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 3). Stack Rush's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Stack Rush sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Melon Smash! sells 41 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Melon Smash! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Melon Smash! has 12K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Stack Rush's written reviews are positive against 36% of Melon Smash!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stack Rush ships an update fortnightly, Melon Smash! monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stack Rush versus Melon Smash!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStack RushMelon Smash!
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.7 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews36.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings312K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB433 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperZugzugLiudmyla Petryshyn

Customer experience

Stack Rush

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%

Melon Smash!

All ratings11,674 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews165 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral14.5%
Negative49.1%

Bugs and requests

Stack Rush

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Melon Smash!

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Stack Rush

One-time7
  • Coins Tier 1$0.99
  • Spins Tier 1$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Spins Tier 2$2.99
  • Coins Tier 2$3.49
  • Spins Tier 3$3.99
  • Coins Tier 3$4.99
41 purchases

Melon Smash!

Subscriptions2
  • Event Pass3 Days trial$14.997 Days
  • Characters Pass3 Days trial$24.997 Days
One-time39
  • Green Spoki$2.99
  • Purple Scary Spoki$2.99
  • White Spoki$2.99
Show 36 more
  • Rainbow Obby$3.99
  • Claim all rewards$4.99
  • Spoki Horror Location$4.99
  • Capybara Location$4.99
  • Escape from Prison$4.99
  • Chef Location$4.99
  • Minigun Man$5.99
  • Melon Ancient$5.99
  • Claw Hero$5.99
  • Jetpack Saw Man$5.99
  • Microwave Slayer$5.99
  • Sickle Boss$5.99
  • Solar Boss$5.99
  • Melon Rabbit$5.99
  • Monster Cat$5.99
  • Melon Rabbit Mafia$5.99
  • Clock Military$5.99
  • Bazooka Man$5.99
  • Melon Music$5.99
  • Gunner Man$5.99
  • Clock Man$5.99
  • Melon Cyber Boss$5.99
  • Microwave Man$5.99
  • Melon Clown$5.99
  • Melon Scientist$5.99
  • Explosion Man$5.99
  • Melon Rocker$5.99
  • No Ads Forever$5.99
  • Clock Boss$5.99
  • Drill Boss$5.99
  • Saw Hero$5.99
  • Melon Heroes$7.99
  • Event Cyborg Boss$9.99
  • Event Solar Boss$9.99
  • Yellow Rooms$9.99
  • Huge Coins Pack$14.99

Questions

Is Stack Rush free?
Stack Rush 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, Stack Rush or Melon Smash!?
Melon Smash! is rated higher. Stack Rush averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Melon Smash! averages 4.7 from 12K ratings.
Do Stack Rush or Melon Smash! have ads?
Both Stack Rush and Melon Smash! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Stack Rush or Melon Smash!?
Stack Rush ships an update fortnightly, and Melon Smash! monthly. Most recently, Stack Rush was updated on October 3, 2026 and Melon Smash! on October 14, 2026.

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