# Melodious vs Excavator Construction 3d Sim

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Melodious at none against Excavator Construction 3d Sim's 2. Melodious also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Excavator Construction 3d Sim sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Melodious asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Melodious against 5.0 for Excavator Construction 3d Sim. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Melodious has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Melodious ships an update every 3 months, Excavator Construction 3d Sim every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Melodious | Excavator Construction 3d Sim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melodious/id890716613/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/excavator-construction-3d-sim/id1660512016/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cluck Eye Tea, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/741790397) | [Adeel Aslam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660221119) |

## What reviewers say

### Melodious

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melodious/id890716613)

This game combines elements from classic arcade titles into an original experience. Tap to keep colorful shapes in play while creating pleasing tones. Features story mode with physics puzzles, achievements, and global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Classic arcade game elements combined, Tap-based gameplay, Creates pleasing tones, Story mode with physics puzzles, Unlockable achievements, Worldwide leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Excavator Construction 3d Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/excavator-construction-3d-sim/id1660512016)

Operate heavy machinery like excavators and cranes to complete construction and rescue missions. Drive through challenging terrains, clear debris, and transport materials in this offline simulator game.

**Highlights:** Heavy excavator and crane operation, Construction and rescue missions, Offline gameplay, Mudrunner and snowy mountain environments, Loader and dumper truck usage, Educational for kids

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Levels | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Melodious free?

Melodious is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Excavator Construction 3d Sim free?

Excavator Construction 3d Sim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Melodious or Excavator Construction 3d Sim?

Melodious and Excavator Construction 3d Sim are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Melodious or Excavator Construction 3d Sim have ads?

Excavator Construction 3d Sim shows ads; Melodious does not.

### Which is updated more often, Melodious or Excavator Construction 3d Sim?

Melodious ships an update every 3 months, and Excavator Construction 3d Sim every 2 months. Most recently, Melodious was updated on October 10, 2026 and Excavator Construction 3d Sim on October 22, 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.*