# Destruction simulator vs Ragdoll Simulator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ragdoll Simulator at none against Destruction simulator's 8. Ragdoll Simulator also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 50) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Destruction simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (63% vs 42%). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Destruction simulator sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Ragdoll Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Destruction simulator 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 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Destruction simulator's written reviews are positive against 42% of Ragdoll Simulator's.

Destruction simulator ships an update every 2 weeks, Ragdoll Simulator every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Destruction simulator | Ragdoll Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/destruction-simulator/id1532414772/reviews) | **[4.0 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-simulator/id1567709654/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 50 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **63.4% of reviews** | 42.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 244 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Serafim Katasonov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532414774) | [MBARKA IMEKSSAR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567709656) |

## What reviewers say

### Destruction simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/destruction-simulator/id1532414772)

Experience realistic destruction physics in this sandbox simulator. Control time, gravity, and use a variety of explosives and tools to demolish over 30 pre-built maps or create your own. A fun way to release stress and experiment with destruction.

**Highlights:** Realistic destruction physics, Slowmotion and gravity control, Customizable destruction effects, Variety of explosives and tools, Over 30 pre-built maps, Map editor

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map editor upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Custom gun | $1.99 | one-time |
| Destruction simulator: maps 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Destruction simulator: maps 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Destruction simulator: maps 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Destruction simulator VIP | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying destruction physics
- 👍 Great for stress relief
- 💡 Potential for more features
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay on older devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when watching ads
- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🐛 Restore purchases not working
- 🐛 Custom weapon editor not functioning

**Reported bugs**

- Random map button not working
- Settings menu becoming unresponsive
- Ads not rewarding players as intended
- Inconsistent physics behavior on certain maps

**Requested features**

- More maps and environments
- Ability to control ragdoll characters
- Additional weapon types (guns, melee, etc.)
- Customizable building/destruction options
- Sharing/importing user-created content


### 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 Destruction simulator free?

Destruction simulator 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, Destruction simulator or Ragdoll Simulator?

Ragdoll Simulator is rated higher. Destruction simulator averages 3.8 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Ragdoll Simulator averages 4.0 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Destruction simulator or Ragdoll Simulator have ads?

Both Destruction simulator and Ragdoll Simulator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Destruction simulator or Ragdoll Simulator?

Destruction simulator ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ragdoll Simulator every 5 months. Most recently, Destruction simulator was updated on October 8, 2026 and Ragdoll Simulator on October 8, 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.*