# Ragdoll Battle Simulator vs Melon

The clearest difference is update cadence: Melon at weekly against Ragdoll Battle Simulator's every 64 months. Melon also leads on ratings volume (140K vs 15K) and chart position (#12 vs unranked). Ragdoll Battle Simulator's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ragdoll Battle Simulator 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.

Ragdoll Battle Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Melon has 140K ratings behind it against 15K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Ragdoll Battle Simulator's written reviews are positive against 77% of Melon's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ragdoll Battle Simulator ships an update every 64 months, Melon weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ragdoll Battle Simulator | Melon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-battle-simulator/id1544614504/reviews)** | [4.5 (140K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-sandbox/id1610874732/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15K | **140K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 64 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#12** |
| Size | 179 MB | 533 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Abdellatif Nabyl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544614716) | [Payge Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653289615) |

## What reviewers say

### Ragdoll Battle Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-battle-simulator/id1544614504)

Engage in hilarious ragdoll battles with unique troops and funny faces. Choose between a limitless sandbox mode to create epic clashes or an adventure mode requiring tactical strategy to defeat enemies.

**Highlights:** Ragdoll battle simulation, Epic troops with unique skills, Funny ragdoll physics, Sandbox battle creation, Tactical adventure mode, Strategic troop placement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NO ADS | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Gameplay similar to TABS
- 🎨 Good ragdoll physics
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited unit variety
- 🗺️ Lack of map diversity
- 🐛 Occasional performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty placing units
- Friendly fire issues between units

**Requested features**

- Add more units and factions
- Implement a unit creator
- Introduce new map types and obstacles
- Allow controlling units directly
- Expand campaign mode with more levels


### Melon

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

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Free · Simulation, #83 Top Grossing · Simulation, #99 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 Ragdoll Battle Simulator free?

Ragdoll Battle 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, Ragdoll Battle Simulator or Melon?

Ragdoll Battle Simulator is rated higher. Ragdoll Battle Simulator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Melon averages 4.5 from 140K ratings.

### Do Ragdoll Battle Simulator or Melon have ads?

Both Ragdoll Battle Simulator and Melon show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ragdoll Battle Simulator or Melon?

Ragdoll Battle Simulator ships an update every 64 months, and Melon weekly. Most recently, Ragdoll Battle Simulator was updated on September 23, 2026 and Melon on September 27, 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.*