# Fluid Ship Simulator Sandbox vs Melon

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Melon at 77% against Fluid Ship Simulator Sandbox's 23%. Melon also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (140K vs 76). Fluid Ship Simulator Sandbox's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fluid Ship Simulator Sandbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Melon has 140K ratings behind it against 76, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Fluid Ship Simulator Sandbox's written reviews are positive against 77% of Melon's.

Fluid Ship Simulator Sandbox ships an update every 2 days, Melon weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fluid Ship Simulator Sandbox | Melon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluid-ship-simulator-sandbox/id1542522073/reviews) | **[4.5 (140K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-sandbox/id1610874732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 76 | **140K** |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#16** |
| Size | 159 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

### Fluid Ship Simulator Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluid-ship-simulator-sandbox/id1542522073)

Engage in realistic water physics simulations, build and destroy various watercraft, and experiment with environmental parameters like wave frequency and density. Create custom ships or structures and test their resilience with explosions and demolitions.

**Highlights:** Ship editor for custom builds, Real-time destruction sandbox, Adjustable water physics parameters, Variety of bombs and explosions, Build custom structures, Launch ships in deep water

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic and fun
- 👍 Entertaining game
- 👍 Good for kids
- 👍 Has potential

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Thumbnail is a lie
- 👎 Trash physics
- 👎 Cannot sink ships
- 👎 Too many ads
- 👎 Inappropriate ads

**Reported bugs**

- Ads still present after purchase
- Premium purchase not applied
- Cannot save created ships
- Game doesn't let you play
- Settings are unreadable/unusable

**Requested features**

- Add more ships
- Add the Titanic
- Add airplanes
- Add bigger ships
- Make ships sink


### Melon

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

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Free · Simulation, #83 Top Grossing · Simulation, #110 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 Fluid Ship Simulator Sandbox free?

Fluid Ship Simulator Sandbox 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, Fluid Ship Simulator Sandbox or Melon?

Melon is rated higher. Fluid Ship Simulator Sandbox averages 2.8 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Melon averages 4.5 from 140K ratings.

### Do Fluid Ship Simulator Sandbox or Melon have ads?

Both Fluid Ship Simulator Sandbox and Melon show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fluid Ship Simulator Sandbox or Melon?

Fluid Ship Simulator Sandbox ships an update every 2 days, and Melon weekly. Most recently, Fluid Ship Simulator Sandbox was updated on September 25, 2026 and Melon on September 26, 2026.

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