# Vmod vs Melon

The clearest difference is rating: Melon at 4.5 against Vmod's 3.8. Melon also leads on ratings volume (140K 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.

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.

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 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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Vmod | Melon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vmod-multiplayer-sandbox-fun/id1592422126/reviews) | **[4.5 (140K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-sandbox/id1610874732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **140K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.6% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#27** |
| Size | 501 MB | 533 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Josafa Flor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592422128) | [Payge Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653289615) |

## What reviewers say

### Vmod

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vmod-multiplayer-sandbox-fun/id1592422126)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Melon

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

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Free · Simulation, #99 Top Grossing · Simulation, #192 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 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 140K 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*