# Billiard Up vs Melter Idle

The clearest difference is rating: Melter Idle at 3.6 against Billiard Up's 2.4. Melter Idle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13). Billiard Up's advantage is review sentiment (32% vs 8%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Billiard Up sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Melter Idle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Melter Idle holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 46 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of Billiard Up's written reviews are positive against 8% of Melter Idle's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Billiard Up | Melter Idle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billiard-up/id6476570064/reviews) | **[3.6 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melter-idle/id6627341930/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **46** |
| Positive reviews | **31.8% of reviews** | 8.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 242 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TapNation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483575279) | [小末 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484191030) |

## What reviewers say

### Billiard Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billiard-up/id6476570064)

Experience the finesse of billiards with this precision-focused game. Sink balls into pockets to improve your skills and unlock new equipment. Master your accuracy and control to become the ultimate player.

**Highlights:** Precision ball sinking gameplay, Skill and dexterity upgrades, Unlockable gloves and cues, Progressive difficulty, Finesse and control mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Cue | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| American Glove | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Diamond | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Veteran Cue | $3.99 | one-time |
| Silver Hand | $3.99 | one-time |
| DC-AC Cue | $5.99 | one-time |
| Developer’s Hand | $5.99 | one-time |
| 100 Diamond | $6.99 | one-time |
| Emerald Glove | $8.99 | one-time |
| Golden Cue | $9.99 | one-time |


### Melter Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melter-idle/id6627341930)

Engage in a satisfying pixel-melting experience. Collect in-game currency to enhance your melting capabilities and unlock new upgrades. Watch as pixels transform into valuable resources.

**Highlights:** Pixel melting gameplay, Collect money, Upgrade Melter, Idle progression, Satisfying visuals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Billiard Up free?

Billiard Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Melter Idle free?

Melter Idle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Billiard Up or Melter Idle?

Melter Idle is rated higher. Billiard Up averages 2.4 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Melter Idle averages 3.6 from 46 ratings.

### Do Billiard Up or Melter Idle have ads?

Both Billiard Up and Melter Idle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Billiard Up or Melter Idle?

Billiard Up ships an update every 2 weeks, and Melter Idle every 2 weeks. Most recently, Billiard Up was updated on October 24, 2026 and Melter Idle on October 24, 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.*