3DMelon vs Smart Cubes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3DMelon
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Welcome to 3DMelon – a delightful and engaging puzzle experience that's as refreshing as biting into a juicy watermelon on a hot summer day! Dive into a world where fruits aren't just delicious, but also the key to puzzle-solving fun. 3DMelon invites players of all ages to test their skills in a vibrant 3D environment that combines strategy, agility, and a touch of fruity fortune. Game Features: Dynamic 3D Gameplay: Maneuver a variety of fruits including juicy watermelons, tart cherries, zesty oranges, and crisp apples in a transparent 3D glass container. Aim and drop your fruits to match, merge, and multiply your score! Next Fruit Preview: Keep an eye on the 'Next' indicator, which shows you the upcoming fruit, allowing you to plan your moves strategically and stack fruit types for a high-scoring fusion. Scoring and Bonuses: Score big by aligning similar fruits to fuse them into higher scores. Keep breaking your records to achieve the elusive "Max Score" and climb the global leaderboards! Simple Controls, Deep Strategy: Easy to pick up but hard to master, 3DMelon's intuitive touch controls let you rotate the container and tap to drop fruits with precision. As you progress, you'll uncover layers of strategy that will test your puzzle-solving prowess. Whether you're looking for a casual game to unwind with or a challenge to sharpen your spatial reasoning, 3DMelon is ripe for the picking. It's time to tumble into the fruit-filled fun and let the good times roll – or should we say, rotate! So, are you ready to take on the 3D fruit fusion challenge? Download 3DMelon now and let the fruity fun begin!
Smart Cubes
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Stop moving furniture and start moving cube faces. Smart Cubes is a satisfying puzzle experience designed for people who enjoy being mildly frustrated right before feeling like a total genius. It is clean, it is focused, and it definitely knows you are overthinking that 2x2 grid. How to Play Match the Target: Recreate the pattern by swapping and placing cube faces. It sounds simple until it very much isn't. Chase the Stars: Optimize your moves to earn 3 stars per level. Anything less is essentially a participation trophy. Beat the Clock: Race against timed stages as the difficulty spikes. Try not to sweat on your screen. Features Handcrafted Levels: Enough content to keep you busy during commutes, waiting rooms, or when you are pretending to be productive. Scaling Difficulty: Transitions smoothly from beginner-friendly to expert-level puzzles that might make you question your spatial awareness. Multiple Board Sizes: From the cozy 2x2 to the intimidating 5x5. Daily Challenges: New puzzles every day to prove that yesterday’s victory was not a fluke. Streaks and Rewards: Daily login bonuses for the dedicated. Consistency is a virtue, even in cube-flipping. Zero-Distraction UI: A smooth, minimal interface focused entirely on gameplay. No clutter, no nonsense. Optional Upgrades Remove Ads: For those who prefer their logic puzzles without commercial interruptions. 4.99 USD Time Bonus Packs: For when the clock is winning and you need a tactical advantage. 2.99 USD Enjoy!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3DMelon at none against Smart Cubes's 2. Smart Cubes's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Smart Cubes sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 3DMelon asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | 3DMelon | Smart Cubes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 189 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DANIEL DEL CASTILLO | Can Kalender |
In-app purchases
3DMelon
No in-app purchases
Smart Cubes
- Smart Cubes: Time Bonus$2.99
- Smart Cubes: Remove Ads$4.99
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