Comparison

Vmod vs Melon

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Vmod

Unleash your creativity in a multiplayer sandbox game with endless building and exploration possibilities. Construct anything imaginable, pilot vehicles and robots, and engage in epic battles with friends or alone.

Highlights
  • Creative building with 800+ items and 28 tools
  • Explore over 11 unique maps
  • Vehicle simulation and combat
  • Robot piloting and Nextbot interaction
  • Circuit design and crafting
  • Create, share, and download custom maps
  • Open-world sandbox gameplay
Features
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Get ready to unleash your creativity and dive into the exciting world of Vmod, a multiplayer sandbox game where imagination has no limits! Whether you’re a fan of Gmod style Garry’s Mod alternatives or looking for a new sandbox game with endless fun, Vmod offers an innovative and dynamic platform to create, build, explore, and play with friends or alone. Key Features: Multiplayer Sandbox Game with Creative Building Vmod is all about creativity and freedom! With over 800 items and 28 tools, including Weld, Thruster, Nextbot, Dupe, Balloon, Bouncy, and more, you can build anything you imagine. Whether you're constructing vehicles, complex buildings, or entire cities, the sky’s the limit! Explore Over 11 Maps Vmod comes with a variety of unique maps, including a military base map and more! Each map offers distinct environments for you to explore, build, and play in, whether you're looking to engage in epic battles or just create your own world. Save and load your creations at any time, share your maps, and download maps from the community! Vehicle Simulation and Combat Experience the thrill of driving and piloting various vehicles, from cars and buses to war aircrafts equipped with missiles and even UFOs with laser attacks! Take control of tanks and anti-aircraft vehicles for intense, action-packed gameplay, or soar the skies with powerful aircraft and helicopters! Robot Piloting and Nextbot Interaction Control giant robots armed with missiles, and pilot them into epic battles or crazy adventures! Vmod allows you to interact with NPCs and Nextbots, creating unique challenges and gameplay experiences. Create your own Nextbots and have them roam your world for even more fun. Building, Crafting, and Circuit Design Utilize 28 powerful tools and over 800 building items to craft fortresses, new vehicles, or intricate circuits. The Oscillator tool enables objects to move back and forth in a loop, adding dynamic motion to your creations. Tools like Weld, Thruster, and Damage Player allow for extensive modification of objects and structures. Create, Share, and Play With the Dupe feature, you can create and replicate your own items, share your custom creations with friends, or upload them to the map store. Download new maps made by other players, and experience the endless variety of worlds Vmod has to offer. Create a sandbox with friends where you can build, battle, or simply explore the vast environments together! Open-World Sandbox with Endless Possibilities The game is set in an open-world sandbox where there are no boundaries to what you can create. Fly planes, drive vehicles, control mechs, and much more—all while interacting with the vast open environment. With customizable features like dancing characters and interactive props, you can create the perfect world to share with your friends. Unique Items Discover special items like the Skibidi Toilet, adding a humorous and distinctive element to your creations. Join the Fun Today! Whether you’re a builder, explorer, combat enthusiast, or roleplayer, Vmod has something for everyone. With its multiplayer sandbox mode, you can play with your friends online and offline, share your creations, and engage in endless hours of fun. Why Play Vmod? •Free crafting and building with over 800 items •Design circuits and interact with the world •Vehicles, aircrafts, and robot piloting •Tanks, helicopters, war aircrafts for epic battles •Create and share your custom maps with the community •Play in the backrooms •Interact with NPCs and Nextbots •Play online and offline with friends •Customize graphics quality and shadows Get started today and create your own world in Vmod! Download the game now and experience the ultimate sandbox game that offers the freedom to create, build, and explore like never before.

About

Melon

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
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Melon Sandbox: Ultimate Sandbox of Chaos! Welcome to Melon Sandbox, a thrilling sandbox game where you unleash your creativity through brutal experiments with realistic ragdoll physics! No limits, no rules—just pure destructive fun! What can you do? • Experiment with physics – Throw, smash, and test unique interactions between objects! • Massive arsenal – Use firearms, melee weapons, explosives, and vehicles to tear through ragdolls! • Create chaos – Stab, crush, burn, or vaporize with custom devices! • Open-world sandbox – Explore diverse maps and build your own playground of destruction! • Get ready for endless mayhem in the ultimate ragdoll simulation! Get on board now and start experimenting!

Screenshots

Vmod4 screens
Melon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Melon at 4.5 against Vmod's 3.8. Melon also leads on ratings volume (138K vs 1.4K) and review sentiment (77% vs 63%). Vmod's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 26). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Melon holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Melon has 138K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Vmod's written reviews are positive against 77% of Melon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vmod ships an update fortnightly, Melon weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Vmod versus Melon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVmodMelon
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (1.4K ratings)4.5 (138K ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.6% of reviews76.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K138K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#28 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size501 MB522 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperJosafa FlorPayge Ltd

Customer experience

Vmod

All ratings1,424 ratings
Positive68.0%
Neutral7.9%
Negative24.1%
Written reviews366 reviews
Positive62.6%
Neutral13.9%
Negative23.5%

Melon

All ratings138,461 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews8,253 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral8.2%
Negative15.0%

User reviews

Vmod

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great game
  • 🚀 Closest to Garry's Mod on mobile
  • 💡 Potential for more updates

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🔋 Too many ads
  • 🔒 Lack of security/moderation

Melon

From 138K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Vmod

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Inability to place objects properly
  • Broken add-on functionality
  • Tilting/distortion issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more NPCs and characters
  • Implement ragdoll physics
  • Add more weapons and vehicles
  • Improve graphics and performance
  • Introduce more game modes and features

Melon

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

7 requests
  • 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
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  • Day/night cycles and weather effects
  • Multiplayer or online functionality

In-app purchases

None

Vmod

No in-app purchases

26 purchases

Melon

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Membership - 1 Week$3.497 Days
  • Melon Premium 1 Month$9.991 Month
One-time24
  • Pile of Mels$0.59
  • Heap of Mels$0.99
  • First Buy Offer$0.99
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  • Bunch of Dices$4.99
  • Bucket of Mels$4.99
  • First Buy Offer$4.99
  • Small Box of SlimeCoins$4.99
  • Small Box of Stars$4.99
  • Small Box of Easter Eggs$4.99
  • Small Box of Clovers$4.99
  • Small Box of Valentines$5.59
  • Small Gifts Box$5.59
  • Barrel of Mels$9.99
  • First Buy Offer$9.99
  • Medium Box of Valentines$13.99
  • Medium Gifts Box$13.99
  • Medium Box of Stars$14.99
  • Medium Box of Easter Eggs$14.99
  • Medium Box of Clovers$14.99
  • Chest of Mels$19.99
  • Big Gifts Box$24.99
  • Cart of Mels$49.99
  • Lot of Mels$99.99
  • Huge Gifts Box$99.99

Questions

Is Vmod free?
Vmod 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, Vmod or Melon?
Melon is rated higher. Vmod averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Melon averages 4.5 from 138K ratings.
Do Vmod or Melon have ads?
Both Vmod and Melon show ads.
Which is updated more often, Vmod or Melon?
Vmod ships an update fortnightly, and Melon weekly. Most recently, Vmod was updated on September 22, 2026 and Melon on September 25, 2026.

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