# Destruction simulator vs Melon

The clearest difference is rating: Melon at 4.5 against Destruction simulator's 3.8. Melon also leads on ratings volume (140K vs 50) and review sentiment (77% vs 64%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Destruction simulator sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Melon sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Melon holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Melon has 140K ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Destruction simulator's written reviews are positive against 77% of Melon's.

Destruction simulator ships an update every 2 weeks, Melon weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Destruction simulator | Melon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/destruction-simulator/id1532414772/reviews) | **[4.5 (140K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-sandbox/id1610874732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 50 | **140K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#19** |
| Size | 244 MB | 533 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Serafim Katasonov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532414774) | [Payge Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653289615) |

## 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


### Melon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-sandbox/id1610874732)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Free · Simulation, #90 Top Grossing · Simulation, #133 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Unleash your creativity in a chaotic sandbox game. Experiment with realistic ragdoll physics, a massive arsenal of weapons, and custom devices to create mayhem. Explore open worlds and build your own playground for destructive fun.

**Highlights:** Realistic ragdoll physics, Massive arsenal of weapons, Custom device creation, Open-world sandbox maps, Brutal experiments, Destructive fun

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

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership - 1 Week | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Melon Premium 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Pile of Mels | $0.59 | one-time |
| Heap of Mels | $0.99 | one-time |
| First Buy Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Dices | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Mels | $4.99 | one-time |
| First Buy Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Box of SlimeCoins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Box of Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Box of Easter Eggs | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Box of Clovers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Box of Valentines | $5.59 | one-time |
| Small Gifts Box | $5.59 | one-time |
| Barrel of Mels | $9.99 | one-time |
| First Buy Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Box of Valentines | $13.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gifts Box | $13.99 | one-time |
| Medium Box of Stars | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Box of Easter Eggs | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Box of Clovers | $14.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Mels | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big Gifts Box | $24.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Mels | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lot of Mels | $99.99 | one-time |
| Huge Gifts Box | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great mobile alternative to People Playground
- 👍 Lots of creative possibilities
- 🎨 Customizable characters and scenarios
- 💡 Unique fruit/vegetable characters
- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with save system and resizing
- 🔍 Limited camera controls
- 🔍 Lack of detailed instructions
- 🔋 Frequent ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔍 Limited character and clothing options

**Reported bugs**

- Saved creations glitching or disappearing
- Resizing issues causing damage to characters
- Ads with no close button, forcing app restart
- Inconsistent character behavior and animations

**Requested features**

- More character options (grapes, bananas, etc.)
- Additional weapons, vehicles, and items
- Ability to create custom maps
- Improved physics and gore effects
- Mod support and customization on iOS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Destruction simulator free?

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

### Is Melon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Destruction simulator or Melon?

Melon is rated higher. Destruction simulator averages 3.8 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Melon averages 4.5 from 140K ratings.

### Do Destruction simulator or Melon have ads?

Both Destruction simulator and Melon show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Destruction simulator or Melon?

Destruction simulator ships an update every 2 weeks, and Melon weekly. Most recently, Destruction simulator was updated on September 24, 2026 and Melon on September 26, 2026.

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