Comparison

Sanic Ball vs Melon Racer

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

Head to head
About

Sanic Ball

Experience high-velocity gameplay as iconic characters in this optimized mobile port. Compete with friends online in cross-platform multiplayer and test your speed.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform online multiplayer
  • Play as multiple characters
  • High-velocity gameplay
  • Optimized mobile experience
  • Character customization
Features
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Now with Cross Platform Online Multiplayer ! Cumon step it up! You must proceed at a high velocity. How many Fasts/Hour can you reach?? Play as Sanic, Shaduw, knackles, ,taels, ame ross, and lot more ! A completely optimized fast experience is waiting for you. IMPORTANT: This is a Mobile port for the original SanicBall game made by Thomas BK-TN.

About

Melon Racer

Experience a thrilling revival of a classic racing game mode, now on mobile. Compete with friends or players worldwide in exhilarating races featuring dynamic obstacles and new challenges. Enjoy regular updates with new tracks and events for a continuously evolving experience.

Highlights
  • Classic racing game mode revival
  • Multiplayer racing with friends and worldwide
  • Mix of classic and new tracks
  • Dynamic obstacles and interactive course elements
  • Competitive and cooperative modes
  • Regular content updates
Features
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Melon Racer is a thrilling revival of the beloved game mode from Garry's Mod, is now rolling onto mobile platforms! Initially introduced by Garry Newman in GMod 9 and remade for GM11, this iconic racer has been reimagined for a new generation of players. Engage in a zesty world where melons aren't just fruits – they're high-speed racers in a world of exhilarating competition. Classic Roots, Modern Twists: Inspired by the original Melon Racer from GMod, this mobile version preserves the charm and simplicity of racing melons, enhanced with modern graphics and gameplay elements suitable for mobile gaming. Nostalgic Track and New Challenge: Race through a mix of classic track reminiscent of the original game mode and brand-new courses designed exclusively for the mobile experience. Each track is a blend of creativity, challenge, and fun. Multiplayer Racing: Compete against friends or challenge racers worldwide. The mobile version brings together the GMod community and new fans in an accessible, fast-paced multiplayer environment. Dynamic Elements: True to the spirit of Garry's Mod, expect unexpected twists during races - spontaneous obstacles, power-ups, and interactive course elements that keep every race unique and exciting. Competitive and Cooperative Modes: Engage in both competitive races and cooperative challenges. Work together to beat course records or battle it out for first place. Regular Content Updates: Keeping the game fresh and engaging, regular updates introduce new tracks, customization options, and special events, ensuring a continually evolving racing experience. Melon Racer on mobile is a homage to its GMod legacy, redefining the classic game mode for a new era. It's a perfect blend of nostalgia and innovation, offering an engaging, fun-filled racing experience that both long-time fans and newcomers will enjoy. Gear up for a whimsical ride where strategy, speed, and a dash of luck pave the way to victory!

Screenshots

Sanic Ball4 screens
Melon Racer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Melon Racer at none against Sanic Ball's 1. Melon Racer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Sanic Ball's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 13). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Sanic Ball sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Melon Racer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Sanic Ball against 4.6 for Melon Racer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sanic Ball has 1.3K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Sanic Ball's written reviews are positive against 100% of Melon Racer's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sanic Ball versus Melon Racer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSanic BallMelon Racer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.3K ratings) — better4.6 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews88.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size268 MB171 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSergio CastilloAidyn Ilyas

Customer experience

Sanic Ball

All ratings1,210 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews352 reviews
Positive88.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative7.7%

Melon Racer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Sanic Ball

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unresponsive buttons and menus
  • Connectivity issues with online play
  • Graphical glitches and visual bugs
  • Stuck or frozen gameplay
  • Incompatibility with certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More characters and skins
  • Additional levels and tracks
  • Improved AI difficulty
  • Controller support
  • Custom settings and options

Melon Racer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sanic Ball

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
None

Melon Racer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sanic Ball free?
Sanic Ball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Melon Racer free?
Melon Racer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sanic Ball or Melon Racer?
Sanic Ball is rated higher. Sanic Ball averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Melon Racer averages 4.6 from 13 ratings.
Do Sanic Ball or Melon Racer have ads?
Both Sanic Ball and Melon Racer show ads.

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