# Melon Smash! vs MelonBox

The clearest difference is rating: Melon Smash! at 4.7 against MelonBox's 3.4. Melon Smash! also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 47) and review sentiment (36% vs 25%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Melon Smash! sells 41 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days and MelonBox sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 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 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Melon Smash! has 12K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Melon Smash!'s written reviews are positive against 25% of MelonBox's.

Melon Smash! ships an update monthly, MelonBox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Melon Smash! | MelonBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-smash/id6479434603/reviews)** | [3.4 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melonbox/id6479563946/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **36.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 420 MB | 394 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Liudmyla Petryshyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024436268) | [KIDS GAMES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479640840) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### MelonBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melonbox/id6479563946)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Battle Pass | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Toilet Attack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Tesla Titan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Solarman Titan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lightman Titan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sirenman Titan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mikehead Titan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Drill Titan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Machine gun Titan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Plane Titan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Chainsaw Angel Titan + No ADs | $6.99 | one-time |
| Reporter Titan + No ADs | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Melon Smash! free?

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

### Is MelonBox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Melon Smash! or MelonBox?

Melon Smash! is rated higher. Melon Smash! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while MelonBox averages 3.4 from 47 ratings.

### Do Melon Smash! or MelonBox have ads?

Both Melon Smash! and MelonBox show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Melon Smash! or MelonBox?

Melon Smash! ships an update monthly, and MelonBox every 3 weeks. Most recently, Melon Smash! was updated on September 23, 2026 and MelonBox on September 15, 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.*