# Ragdoll Simulator vs Melon

The clearest difference is rating: Melon at 4.5 against Ragdoll Simulator's 4.0. Melon also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 42%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). Ragdoll Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 26) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Melon sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Ragdoll Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Melon holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Melon has 138K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Ragdoll Simulator's written reviews are positive against 77% of Melon's.

Ragdoll Simulator ships an update every 5 months, Melon weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ragdoll Simulator | Melon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-simulator/id1567709654/reviews) | **[4.5 (138K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-sandbox/id1610874732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **138K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.4% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#27** |
| Size | 90 MB | 522 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MBARKA IMEKSSAR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567709656) | [Payge Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653289615) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Melon

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

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Free · Simulation, #109 Top Grossing · Simulation, #185 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 Simulator free?

Ragdoll Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Melon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ragdoll Simulator or Melon?

Melon is rated higher. Ragdoll Simulator averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Melon averages 4.5 from 138K ratings.

### Do Ragdoll Simulator or Melon have ads?

Both Ragdoll Simulator and Melon show ads.

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

Ragdoll Simulator ships an update every 5 months, and Melon weekly. Most recently, Ragdoll Simulator was updated on September 10, 2026 and Melon on September 24, 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.*