RipeMelon vs Ek Melon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RipeMelon
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Never buy a bad melon again! RipeMelon uses your iPhone’s camera and on‑device intelligence to instantly tell you whether any watermelon is at peak sweetness—no guesswork, no sliced‑open surprises. KEY FEATURES - Point & Scan Simply frame your melon in the green reticle and tap “Scan” to get an immediate ripeness score. - Accurate Ripeness Rating Our color‑coded bar clearly shows whether your melon is underripe, perfect‑ripeness, or past its peak. - Built‑In Melon Guide Learn proven tips—like rind patterns, field spots, and weight cues—to spot the best melons with or without your phone. - Scan History & Favorites Save your top‑scored melons for future reference and track your tasting adventures over time. WHY RIPEMELON? Whether you’re at the grocery store, farmers market, or roadside stand, RipeMelon takes the guesswork out of picking watermelons. Spend less time choosing and more time enjoying perfectly sweet, juicy fruit every single time. Download RipeMelon today and make every slice count!
Ek Melon
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Every summer, it's the same story. You're standing at the mandi, the market, the grocery store — staring at a pile of watermelons, all looking the same. The vendor says "bhai, yeh meetha hai" with full confidence. You nod, pick one, carry it home, cut it open and... it's pale, bland, and disappointing. Again. What if you could see what the farmer sees? Ek Melon puts generations of farming wisdom into your pocket. Just snap a photo of any watermelon, and our AI analyzes the exact same visual cues that experienced farmers have used for decades: → Stripes — deep, well-defined stripes mean proper ripening → Stem — a dry, curled stem signals peak sweetness → Color — rich dark green on the rind, creamy yellow on the belly → Shape — uniform and symmetrical means consistent flesh In under 10 seconds, you'll get: - A clear verdict — Sweet, Not Sweet, or Could Go Either Way - A confidence score — so you know how sure Ek is - A detailed breakdown — see exactly what our AI spotted - A natural summary — like getting advice from a friend, not a lab report But Ek doesn't just tell you what to buy. Ek learns from you. After you eat your watermelon, tell us how it was — a simple thumbs up or down. Every piece of feedback makes our AI sharper, our predictions better, and your future picks sweeter. You're not just using an app. You're training a melon expert. YOUR FIRST SCAN IS FREE — no account needed. Just open, point, and know. Whether you're buying one watermelon for your family or sampling fifty for your wholesale business, Ek Melon turns the guessing game into a science — with the warmth of a friend who really knows their melons. This summer, don't gamble. Scan. Find your one in a melon.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ek Melon at none against RipeMelon's 1. Ek Melon also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. RipeMelon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ek Melon asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | RipeMelon | Ek Melon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Yahor Hreben | Yoginder Kumar |
In-app purchases
RipeMelon
- 3 Watermelon Scans$1.99
Ek Melon
No in-app purchases





