# Melon vs Ragdoll Fall

The clearest difference is rating: Melon at 4.5 against Ragdoll Fall's 3.8. Melon also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 44%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Ragdoll Fall's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 26). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Melon sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Ragdoll Fall 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 513, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Melon's written reviews are positive against 44% of Ragdoll Fall's.

Melon ships an update weekly, Ragdoll Fall every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Melon | Ragdoll Fall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (140K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-sandbox/id1610874732/reviews)** | [3.8 (513 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-fall-break-the-bones/id1617268672/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **140K** | 513 |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 44.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | — |
| Size | 533 MB | 374 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) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## What reviewers say

### Melon

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

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Free · Simulation, #97 Top Grossing · Simulation, #168 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


### Ragdoll Fall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-fall-break-the-bones/id1617268672)

Control a ragdoll character as it falls from great heights, aiming to break all its bones by colliding with various objects. This game offers a stress-relieving experience with fun physics-based gameplay and unlockable cosmetic items.

**Highlights:** Control ragdoll fall, Break all bones, Stress relief gameplay, Unlockable skins, Challenging levels, Stylized 3D graphics

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and funny
- 👍 Impeccable gameplay
- 👍 Unique and entertaining
- 👍 Satisfying bone-breaking animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Too many ads and ad interruptions
- 🐛 Unrealistic physics and animations
- 🔊 No sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes at certain levels
- Freezes and lags during gameplay
- Inconsistent physics and animation glitches

**Requested features**

- Add more characters and skins
- Implement level selection
- Add sound effects for bone breaking
- Reduce the number of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Melon free?

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

### Is Ragdoll Fall free?

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

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

Melon is rated higher. Melon averages 4.5 out of 5 from 140K ratings, while Ragdoll Fall averages 3.8 from 513 ratings.

### Do Melon or Ragdoll Fall have ads?

Both Melon and Ragdoll Fall show ads.

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

Melon ships an update weekly, and Ragdoll Fall every 3 months. Most recently, Melon was updated on September 25, 2026 and Ragdoll Fall on September 22, 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.*