# Stack Rush vs Melon Smash!

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack Rush | Melon Smash! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-rush-endless-arcade/id6476542998/reviews) | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-smash/id6479434603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **36.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 187 MB | 433 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Zugzug](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726306420) | [Liudmyla Petryshyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024436268) |

## What reviewers say

### Stack Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-rush-endless-arcade/id6476542998)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Tier 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spins Tier 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spins Tier 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins Tier 2 | $3.49 | one-time |
| Spins Tier 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coins Tier 3 | $4.99 | one-time |


### Melon Smash!

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

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

**In-app purchases (41)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Event Pass | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Characters Pass | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Green Spoki | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purple Scary Spoki | $2.99 | one-time |
| White Spoki | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow Obby | $3.99 | one-time |
| Claim all rewards | $4.99 | one-time |
| Spoki Horror Location | $4.99 | one-time |
| Capybara Location | $4.99 | one-time |
| Escape from Prison | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chef Location | $4.99 | one-time |
| Minigun Man | $5.99 | one-time |
| Melon Ancient | $5.99 | one-time |
| Claw Hero | $5.99 | one-time |
| Jetpack Saw Man | $5.99 | one-time |
| Microwave Slayer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sickle Boss | $5.99 | one-time |
| Solar Boss | $5.99 | one-time |
| Melon Rabbit | $5.99 | one-time |
| Monster Cat | $5.99 | one-time |
| Melon Rabbit Mafia | $5.99 | one-time |
| Clock Military | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bazooka Man | $5.99 | one-time |
| Melon Music | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gunner Man | $5.99 | one-time |
| Clock Man | $5.99 | one-time |
| Melon Cyber Boss | $5.99 | one-time |
| Microwave Man | $5.99 | one-time |
| Melon Clown | $5.99 | one-time |
| Melon Scientist | $5.99 | one-time |
| Explosion Man | $5.99 | one-time |
| Melon Rocker | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Forever | $5.99 | one-time |
| Clock Boss | $5.99 | one-time |
| Drill Boss | $5.99 | one-time |
| Saw Hero | $5.99 | one-time |
| Melon Heroes | $7.99 | one-time |
| Event Cyborg Boss | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Solar Boss | $9.99 | one-time |
| Yellow Rooms | $9.99 | one-time |
| Huge Coins Pack | $14.99 | 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*