Comparison

simian.interface++ vs Melt It!

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

Head to head
About

simian.interface++

An abstract puzzle game that challenges players with pattern recognition and intuition. It features a unique soundtrack, an original version of the game, and a new infinite mode with procedurally generated content for endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Abstract puzzle experience
  • Pattern recognition challenges
  • Intuitive gameplay
  • Original game included
  • Infinite_loop mode
  • Procedurally generated levels
Features
Read full description

simian.interface++, the fully featured update to the Flash game simian.interface, is an abstract puzzle experience for simian participants of all ages and abilities. There are no explicit rules, no instructions, and very simple controls. Inspired by tabletop puzzles, modern art, and cognitive psychology experiments, simian.interface++ presents challenges that must be solved using pattern recognition, intuition, and experimentation. features: - an incredible soundtrack composed by chiptune artist Note! - the original simian.interface - the new 'infinite_loop' mode, with procedurally generated levels, and randomized music and story content! infinite replay value! *This is essentially the same version of the game that was published on iOS by Chillingo from 2014-2017. However, it has been updated for modern devices, and is now self-published so we can ensure that it stays functional and available. Apologies to anyone who purchased the old version.

About

Melt It!

Engage in a unique puzzle game where you fill cups with colorful ice cream to create beautiful art. Plan your moves carefully to melt each picture from the bottom up and unlock new challenges. Enjoy a relaxing yet challenging experience with hundreds of levels.

Highlights
  • Unique ice cream puzzle gameplay
  • Relaxing and satisfying experience
  • Beautiful handcrafted artwork
  • Hundreds of colorful levels
  • Smooth animations and rewarding effects
  • New mechanics to discover
Features
Read full description

Discover a fresh puzzle experience where colorful ice cream becomes beautiful art. Fill cups with delicious ice cream, send them to the conveyor, and melt each picture from the bottom up. Every move matters as you plan the perfect sequence to complete each puzzle. Simple to learn, satisfying to master. How to Play - Fill cups with colorful ice cream - Tap cups to send them to the conveyor - Melt the picture from the bottom up - Plan ahead to solve every puzzle - Complete levels and unlock new challenges Features - Unique ice cream puzzle gameplay - Relaxing and satisfying experience - Beautiful handcrafted artwork - Easy to learn, challenging to master - Hundreds of colorful levels - Smooth animations and rewarding effects - New mechanics to discover Whether you're looking to relax or challenge yourself, Melt It! delivers a satisfying puzzle experience unlike anything you've played before. Download now and start melting!

Screenshots

simian.interface++4 screens
Melt It!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: simian.interface++ at none against Melt It!'s shown. simian.interface++ also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 days) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Melt It!'s advantage is ratings volume (50 vs 5). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. simian.interface++ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Melt It! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

simian.interface++ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Melt It! has 50 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

simian.interface++ ships an update daily, Melt It! every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
simian.interface++ versus Melt It!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametersimian.interface++Melt It!
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.7 (50 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings550 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB435 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developervested interest LLCWingPlay

Customer experience

simian.interface++

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Melt It!

All ratings25 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

simian.interface++

One-time1
  • Buy Full Game$1.99
10 purchases

Melt It!

One-time10
  • Coin Pack$1.90
  • Coin Pack$7.90
  • Value Pack$9.90
Show 7 more
  • Coin Pack$14.90
  • Plus Pack$19.90
  • Coin Pack$29.90
  • Super Pack$39.90
  • Coin Pack$54.90
  • Mega Pack$79.90
  • Ultra Pack$99.90

Questions

Is simian.interface++ free?
simian.interface++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Melt It! free?
Melt It! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, simian.interface++ or Melt It!?
simian.interface++ is rated higher. simian.interface++ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Melt It! averages 4.7 from 50 ratings.
Do simian.interface++ or Melt It! have ads?
Melt It! shows ads; simian.interface++ does not.
Which is updated more often, simian.interface++ or Melt It!?
simian.interface++ ships an update daily, and Melt It! every 9 days. Most recently, simian.interface++ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Melt It! on October 24, 2026.

Other comparisons