# Sandbox 3D vs Melon Racer

The clearest difference is rating: Melon Racer at 4.6 against Sandbox 3D's 4.1. Melon Racer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). Sandbox 3D's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (852 vs 13). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sandbox 3D sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Melon Racer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Melon Racer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sandbox 3D has 852 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Sandbox 3D's written reviews are positive against 100% of Melon Racer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sandbox 3D | Melon Racer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (852 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-3d/id1446635457/reviews) | **[4.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-racer/id6474979242/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **852** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 70.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 305 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wladyslaw Jewloszewicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166916654) | [Aidyn Ilyas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483960420) |

## What reviewers say

### Sandbox 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-3d/id1446635457)

Explore an open-world physics sandbox with friends. Manipulate objects, experiment with physics, and build creations in diverse locations. Enjoy multiplayer freedom with customizable server rules for object creation and deletion.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer gameplay, Open-world exploration, Physics experimentation, Building system, Multiple locations, Inventory with numerous items, Vehicles (land and air)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Initial Pack - 3 gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack - 7 gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack - 18 gems | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pack - 40 gems | $23.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Pack - 100 gems | $47.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and creative sandbox game
- 🚀 Great for building and customizing
- 💡 Potential for more content and features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs, including getting stuck in vehicles
- 🔒 Lack of moderation and security, allowing hackers to take over servers
- 🤬 Inappropriate content and toxic players
- 🔋 Performance issues and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Getting stuck in vehicles
- Servers being taken over by hackers
- Crashes and performance issues
- Inability to exit the game from within a server

**Requested features**

- More guns, weapons, and vehicles
- Ability to sit in chairs and interact with furniture
- Larger build limits and more building materials
- Improved server management and anti-cheat features
- Ability to create and join friend groups/clans


### Melon Racer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-racer/id6474979242)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sandbox 3D free?

Sandbox 3D 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, Sandbox 3D or Melon Racer?

Melon Racer is rated higher. Sandbox 3D averages 4.1 out of 5 from 852 ratings, while Melon Racer averages 4.6 from 13 ratings.

### Do Sandbox 3D or Melon Racer have ads?

Melon Racer shows ads; Sandbox 3D does not.

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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.*