# Playground AR vs Ragdoll Simulator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ragdoll Simulator at none against Playground AR's 1. Ragdoll Simulator also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 16). Playground AR's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Playground AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ragdoll Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Playground AR against 4.0 for Ragdoll Simulator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ragdoll Simulator has 1.2K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Playground AR's written reviews are positive against 42% of Ragdoll Simulator's.

Playground AR ships an update every 3 weeks, Ragdoll Simulator every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Playground AR | Ragdoll Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playground-ar-physics-sandbox/id1305282341/reviews) | **[4.0 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-simulator/id1567709654/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **65.8% of reviews** | 42.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Marc Sureda](https://appshunter.io/developer/657241759) | [MBARKA IMEKSSAR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567709656) |

## What reviewers say

### Playground AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playground-ar-physics-sandbox/id1305282341)

Transform your space into an augmented reality physics sandbox. Build intricate structures, design functional machines, and unleash epic destruction with realistic physics. Play with friends in real-time and capture your creations.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality physics sandbox, Infinite construction with diverse blocks, Design functional machines with joints and wheels, Realistic physics simulations, Control RC vehicles, Multiplayer and social sharing, In-game screenshot tool

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Blocks | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing AR experience
- 🎮 Fun sandbox gameplay
- 🔥 Great physics engine
- 💫 Impressive AR detection
- 👍 Intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Difficulty in surface detection
- 🤖 Limited NPC/character options
- 🔒 Locked content behind ads
- 🔀 Multiplayer functionality not working

**Reported bugs**

- Devices unable to detect surfaces properly
- Saved creations not persisting across sessions
- Controls for vehicles/devices not intuitive
- Occasional freezing and crashing of the app
- Incompatibility issues with certain device models

**Requested features**

- Add human/character models to interact with
- Implement liquids and more environmental elements
- Introduce terraforming and customizable terrain
- Provide more building/creation tools and options
- Enable seamless multiplayer and sharing of creations


### Ragdoll Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-simulator/id1567709654)

Engage in a physics-based sandbox simulation where you can creatively mutilate a doll using a wide array of tools and items. Explore different worlds and characters, testing your ideas with realistic ragdoll physics for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Realistic ragdoll physics, Sandbox environment, Variety of tools and items, Multiple worlds and characters, Customizable gameplay, Creative mutilation options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Smooth controls
- 🕹️ Ragdoll physics
- 💥 Satisfying destruction

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🤑 Excessive monetization
- 🔍 Limited weapon selection
- 🤖 Unresponsive controls

**Reported bugs**

- Ragdoll instantly dies on impact
- Weapon selection menu is broken
- Frequent crashes and performance issues
- Inability to pick up and use weapons

**Requested features**

- Add more weapons and tools
- Allow spawning of multiple ragdolls
- Improve scrolling and UI responsiveness
- Reduce ads and monetization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Playground AR free?

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

### Is Ragdoll Simulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Playground AR or Ragdoll Simulator?

Ragdoll Simulator is rated higher. Playground AR averages 3.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Ragdoll Simulator averages 4.0 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Playground AR or Ragdoll Simulator have ads?

Ragdoll Simulator shows ads; Playground AR does not.

### Which is updated more often, Playground AR or Ragdoll Simulator?

Playground AR ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ragdoll Simulator every 5 months. Most recently, Playground AR was updated on October 21, 2026 and Ragdoll Simulator on October 20, 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.*