# Melon Sandbox x Poppy Playtime vs Ragdolls Sandbox

The clearest difference is ads: Ragdolls Sandbox at none against Melon Sandbox x Poppy Playtime's shown. Melon Sandbox x Poppy Playtime's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 62%) and ratings volume (143K vs 10K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Melon Sandbox x Poppy Playtime sells 28 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days and Ragdolls Sandbox sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Melon Sandbox x Poppy Playtime against 4.6 for Ragdolls Sandbox. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Melon Sandbox x Poppy Playtime has 143K ratings behind it against 10K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Melon Sandbox x Poppy Playtime's written reviews are positive against 62% of Ragdolls Sandbox's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Melon Sandbox x Poppy Playtime | Ragdolls Sandbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (143K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-sandbox-x-poppy-playtime/id1610874732/reviews) | **[4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdolls-sandbox/id1614513515/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **143K** | 10K |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#55** | — |
| Size | 572 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Payge Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653289615) | [UGames Software Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614513847) |

## What reviewers say

### Melon Sandbox x Poppy Playtime

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

**Currently charting:** #55 Top Free · Simulation, #70 Top Grossing · Simulation (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 (28)**

| 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 |
| Event Pass | $4.99 | 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 |
| Event Pass + 5 Levels | $9.99 | 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


### Ragdolls Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdolls-sandbox/id1614513515)

Engage in a physics-based sandbox where you can interact with ragdolls and the environment. Unleash your creativity to build custom mini-games with or without objectives, offering a unique and fun gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Physics-based ragdolls, Interactive environment, Creative freedom, Mini-game creation, Customizable gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hammer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spider Landmine | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3-Arrow Bow | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crossbow | $1.99 | one-time |
| Grenade | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pistol | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shotgun | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5-Arrow Bow | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bardiche | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mechanical Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Decent graphics
- 💡 Customizable maps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-win elements
- 🔒 Locked content behind paywall
- 🐛 Buggy controls and physics
- 🔋 Frequent crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to progress past certain levels without paid content
- Camera issues and random character movements
- Inconsistent weapon and unit performance

**Requested features**

- More free content and units
- Improved AI and enemy behavior
- Ability to create custom characters
- Multiplayer mode
- More map and level variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Melon Sandbox x Poppy Playtime free?

Melon Sandbox x Poppy Playtime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ragdolls Sandbox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Melon Sandbox x Poppy Playtime or Ragdolls Sandbox?

Ragdolls Sandbox is rated higher. Melon Sandbox x Poppy Playtime averages 4.5 out of 5 from 143K ratings, while Ragdolls Sandbox averages 4.6 from 10K ratings.

### Do Melon Sandbox x Poppy Playtime or Ragdolls Sandbox have ads?

Melon Sandbox x Poppy Playtime shows ads; Ragdolls Sandbox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Melon Sandbox x Poppy Playtime or Ragdolls Sandbox?

Melon Sandbox x Poppy Playtime ships an update weekly, and Ragdolls Sandbox weekly. Most recently, Melon Sandbox x Poppy Playtime was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ragdolls Sandbox on October 29, 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.*