Comparison

Top & Tom Run vs MelonBox

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

Head to head
About

Top & Tom Run

Features
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Embark on an exhilarating adventure with Top & Tom Run! Join our dynamic duo, the green and orange stick figures, as they sprint through 30 thrilling levels filled with diverse challenges. Swing into action with Top & Tom Run! Guide the stick figures through a maze of obstacles in this fast-paced adventure. Can you conquer all 30 levels?Test your reflexes in this addictive stick figure race! Guide the characters through an obstacle course of varying sizes and shapes, as they continuously dash horizontally. Tap below to extend a spider-web-like thread for Tom to swing downward, and tap above to deploy a similar mechanism for Top to ascend upward. Release your touch to return both characters to their original positions. Each level presents a new hurdle, progressively increasing in difficulty. Can you conquer them all and emerge victorious? Test your reflexes and agility in this addictive and entertaining game! Features: Two characters to control: Top and Tom, each with their own unique abilities. How To Play? On PC: Use the up and down arrow keys. On mobile: Use the up and down buttons on the screen 30 challenging levels: Unlock new levels as you progress, each more demanding than the last. Endless fun: Compete with friends for the highest score and bragging rights! Download Top & Tom Run now and experience the thrill of the race!

About

MelonBox

Create and destroy in a 3D sandbox universe. Build worlds, populate them with dynamic characters, and unleash chaos with a variety of weapons. Experience a living environment that reacts to your actions.

Highlights
  • 3D world-building
  • Dynamic character creation
  • Over 20 weapons
  • Interactive environments
  • Sandbox gameplay
  • Community features
Features
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MelonBox: Your Canvas of Creation & Chaos - World-Building Unleashed: Dive into a 3D sandbox universe where your imagination crafts the landscape. From towering cityscapes to intricate structures, create without limits. - Dynamic Characters: Populate your world with characters that breathe life into your creations. Assign roles, craft stories, and watch your narratives unfold in real time. - Arsenal of Destruction: Embrace chaos with over 20 weapons at your disposal. Experience the thrill of destruction, with every action rendered in stunning realism. - Living Environments: Interact with a world that responds dynamically. Witness the consequences of your actions in a game that blurs the line between creation and chaos. - Endless Possibilities: Whether you're an architect or an anarchist, MelonBox is your platform to experiment, destroy, and create. - Join the MelonBox Community: Embark on an odyssey limited only by your imagination. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Top & Tom Run4 screens
MelonBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Top & Tom Run at none against MelonBox's 12. Top & Tom Run also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price and device support 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. MelonBox sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days. Top & Tom Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Top & Tom Run ships an update daily, MelonBox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Top & Tom Run versus MelonBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTop & Tom RunMelonBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.4 (47 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—47 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB394 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKenen GonenKIDS GAMES LLC

In-app purchases

None

Top & Tom Run

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

MelonBox

Subscriptions1
  • Battle Pass3 Days trial$12.997 Days
One-time11
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  • Chainsaw Angel Titan + No ADs$6.99
  • Reporter Titan + No ADs$6.99

Questions

Is Top & Tom Run free?
Top & Tom Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MelonBox free?
MelonBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Top & Tom Run or MelonBox have ads?
MelonBox shows ads; Top & Tom Run does not.
Which is updated more often, Top & Tom Run or MelonBox?
Top & Tom Run ships an update daily, and MelonBox every 3 weeks. Most recently, Top & Tom Run was updated on October 5, 2026 and MelonBox on October 16, 2026.

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