# Top & Tom Run vs Melon Smash!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Top & Tom Run at none against Melon Smash!'s 10. Top & Tom Run also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs monthly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Melon Smash! sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Top & Tom Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

Top & Tom Run ships an update daily, Melon Smash! monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Top & Tom Run | Melon Smash! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-smash/id6479434603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 36.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Monthly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 438 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kenen Gonen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681966044) | [Liudmyla Petryshyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024436268) |

## What reviewers say

### Top & Tom Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/top-and-tom-run/id6478694761)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Melon Smash!

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

Engage in a creative sandbox experience where you can build anything imaginable, from houses to entire cities. Explore diverse environments, customize your hero, and enjoy endless adventures with no set goals.

**Highlights:** Unlimited building possibilities, Hero customization, Vast explorable world, No set game goals, Variety of environments, Creative freedom

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Event Pass | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Characters Pass | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Escape from Prison | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chef Location | $4.99 | one-time |
| Melon Scientist | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Forever | $5.99 | one-time |
| Clock Boss | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Cyborg Boss | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Solar Boss | $9.99 | one-time |
| Yellow Rooms | $9.99 | 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 Top & Tom Run free?

Top & Tom Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Melon Smash! free?

Melon Smash! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Top & Tom Run or Melon Smash! have ads?

Melon Smash! shows ads; Top & Tom Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, Top & Tom Run or Melon Smash!?

Top & Tom Run ships an update daily, and Melon Smash! monthly. Most recently, Top & Tom Run was updated on November 8, 2026 and Melon Smash! on November 10, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*