# Melon Smash! vs Supermarket 3D Simulation Game

The clearest difference is rating: Melon Smash! at 4.7 against Supermarket 3D Simulation Game's 3.2. Melon Smash! also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 56). Supermarket 3D Simulation Game's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 Supermarket 3D Simulation Game sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Melon Smash! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Melon Smash! has 12K ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 36% and 36% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Melon Smash! | Supermarket 3D Simulation Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-smash/id6479434603/reviews)** | [3.2 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supermarket-3d-simulation-game/id6499257899/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 56 |
| Positive reviews | **36.4% of reviews** | 35.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 436 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Liudmyla Petryshyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024436268) | [Cuong Le Hung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648658820) |

## 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


### Supermarket 3D Simulation Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supermarket-3d-simulation-game/id6499257899)

Manage a grocery store, from stocking shelves and serving customers to handling payments and designing your store. Grow your small business into a thriving hypermarket chain.

**Highlights:** Build and manage a grocery store, Serve customers and manage sales, Stock shelves with various products, Act as cashier and manage money flow, Design and decorate your store, Adjust product selling prices

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Coin 1 | $0.79 | one-time |
| Buy Energy 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy Coin 2 | $2.69 | one-time |
| Buy Energy 2 | $3.89 | one-time |
| Buy Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy Coin 3 | $4.79 | one-time |
| Buy Energy 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Buy Coin 4 | $25.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Realistic and detailed game
- 🤩 Great overall game experience
- 💡 Interesting concept and gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🐞 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🕰️ Slow progression and repetitive tasks
- 💰 Unrealistic pricing and payouts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Melon Smash! free?

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

### Is Supermarket 3D Simulation Game free?

Supermarket 3D Simulation Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Melon Smash! or Supermarket 3D Simulation Game?

Melon Smash! is rated higher. Melon Smash! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Supermarket 3D Simulation Game averages 3.2 from 56 ratings.

### Do Melon Smash! or Supermarket 3D Simulation Game have ads?

Both Melon Smash! and Supermarket 3D Simulation Game show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Melon Smash! or Supermarket 3D Simulation Game?

Melon Smash! ships an update monthly, and Supermarket 3D Simulation Game monthly. Most recently, Melon Smash! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Supermarket 3D Simulation Game on October 30, 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.*