Comparison

Retro Bird vs Melon Master

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

Head to head
About

Retro Bird

Features
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THE STORY BEHIND THE GAME. The idea for Retro Bird game came from a journey filled with creativity and inspiration. It all started when I participated in a Telegram contest for designers. I created eight icons, one of which was pixelated, and achieved a prize-winning position. To showcase these icons, I came up with a demo app featuring a rotating cube displaying them. I took inspiration from Steve Jobs' iconic the first iPhone presentation, where he used a rotating cube effect. However, I wanted to innovate further. I remembered the impressive Hyperwall animation by Apple, which I had seen at WWDC 2009, and decided to recreate it from scratch. Honestly, I had dreamed of implementing such animation throughout my entire career as an iOS developer. I joyfully crafted the Hyperwall animation from the Telegram icons and later, specifically for my speech at the Podlodka conference, I tailored the animation using the bird icons I had drawn three years ago, significantly enhancing its visual appeal, which ultimately inspired me to turn it into a game. Now, I'm thrilled to share the combination of the Hyperwall animation and the rotating cube with the world, which led to the birth of the Retro Bird game. I'm a fan of fluid interfaces, so all the icons in the game are fluid. THE GAMEPLAY. The gameplay is super simple. After the Hyperwall animation finishes, you need to select your favorite bird. Then, by long-pressing the icons, you open the cube and rotate it until you find your favorite bird. The goal of the game is to collect a wall of identical birds.

About

Melon Master

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Get ready for a juicy challenge! Watermelon Seed Catcher is a fast-paced, addictive arcade game where your reflexes are the key to victory. The goal is simple: catch as many watermelon seeds as you can before time runs out. Easy to play, hard to master, and impossible to put down! Gameplay Features: Swipe to catch falling watermelon seeds Avoid distractions and fake seeds to stay in the game Compete for the highest score on the global leaderboard Unlock fun skins and seed styles as you level up Enjoy colorful visuals and satisfying sound effects Whether you're waiting in line or chilling at home, Watermelon Seed Catcher offers quick and exciting gameplay that’s perfect for any moment. Challenge your friends! Climb to the top of the leaderboard and show the world you’re the ultimate Seed Master. The faster you swipe, the more seeds you collect—and the higher you score! Perfect for all ages: With its intuitive controls and colorful design, this game is suitable for kids, teens, and adults alike.

Screenshots

Retro Bird4 screens
Melon Master3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Melon Master at none against Retro Bird's 1. Melon Master also leads on ads (none vs shown). Retro Bird's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price 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. Retro Bird sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Melon Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 1 level
Retro Bird versus Melon Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetro BirdMelon Master
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergey ZapuhlyakAltay KIRLI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Retro Bird

One-time1
  • Pro Version$2.99
None

Melon Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Retro Bird free?
Retro Bird is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Melon Master free?
Melon Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Retro Bird or Melon Master have ads?
Retro Bird shows ads; Melon Master does not.

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