# Sandbox vs Addons for Melon PG mod

The clearest difference is monetization model: Addons for Melon PG mod at free with in-app purchases against Sandbox's subscription. Addons for Melon PG mod also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Sandbox's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 37%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sandbox sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Addons for Melon PG mod sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sandbox holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sandbox has 977K ratings behind it against 746, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Sandbox's written reviews are positive against 37% of Addons for Melon PG mod's.

Sandbox ships an update every 4 days, Addons for Melon PG mod every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sandbox | Addons for Melon PG mod |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (977K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-pixel-art-coloring/id1237405816/reviews)** | [4.3 (746 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/addons-for-melon-pg-mod/id6692630831/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **977K** | 746 |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 36.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 9 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexey Grigorkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1023358977) | [Yevhen Isayev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641111218) |

## What reviewers say

### Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-pixel-art-coloring/id1237405816)

Engage in a pixel art coloring experience with a vast library of images. This app offers a fun and educational activity for children and families, promoting creativity and skill development. Turn your own photos into pixel art or explore a free drawing mode.

**Highlights:** Pixel art coloring by number, Photo to pixel art conversion, Free drawing mode, Searchable art library, Magic Round Button for similar art, Art collections, Hints for interesting art

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gorgeous Sandbox | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Sandbox. | $3.49 | per month |
| Pandy's Sandbox | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual Sandbox. | $19.49 | per year |
| Handsome Sandbox | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing and addictive
- 👍 Wide variety of pictures
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Animated pictures
- 👍 Ability to create own drawings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many good pictures locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Issues with color palette not showing completed colors
- 🐛 Glitches with zooming and panning
- 🔋 Battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Palette not showing completed colors correctly
- Zooming and panning issues
- Offline mode issues

**Requested features**

- Add search bar to find specific pictures
- Separate completed pictures from unfinished ones
- Ability to import and color own photos
- Progressive difficulty levels
- Collaborative coloring with friends


### Addons for Melon PG mod

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/addons-for-melon-pg-mod/id6692630831)

Discover and install a vast catalog of mods and addons for a popular sandbox game. Easily find and apply modifications for NPCs, weapons, skins, maps, vehicles, and more to enhance your gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Universal mod catalog, Mods for NPCs, weapons, skins, maps, Vehicle and environmental object mods, Simple and convenient interface, Instant installation, Add mods to favorites, Create custom collections

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Addons Sandbox Premium D | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium 1 week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium 1 week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium 1 week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 year | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Mods integrate directly into game without file manager access
- 💰 Free mods available without premium requirement
- ✨ Wide variety of mod options and characters
- 👍 Easy to use mod installation process
- 🎮 Works effectively with Melon Sandbox game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads throughout the app
- 💸 Paywalls added to previously free mods
- 🐛 Some mods don't function as described
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- ❌ Incompatible with iPhone devices

**Reported bugs**

- App won't load properly
- Mods don't work as advertised (e.g., skull crawler not walking)
- iPhone compatibility issues
- Account data loss after reinstallation

**Requested features**

- Add phone/telephone mod
- Increase number of available mods
- Improve loading speed
- Better in-app tutorials and instructions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sandbox free?

Sandbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Addons for Melon PG mod free?

Addons for Melon PG mod is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sandbox or Addons for Melon PG mod?

Sandbox is rated higher. Sandbox averages 4.7 out of 5 from 977K ratings, while Addons for Melon PG mod averages 4.3 from 746 ratings.

### Do Sandbox or Addons for Melon PG mod have ads?

Addons for Melon PG mod shows ads; Sandbox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sandbox or Addons for Melon PG mod?

Sandbox ships an update every 4 days, and Addons for Melon PG mod every 2 months. Most recently, Sandbox was updated on September 25, 2026 and Addons for Melon PG mod on September 24, 2026.

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