# Melon vs Merge Ragdoll Fighting

The clearest difference is update cadence: Melon at weekly against Merge Ragdoll Fighting's every 2 months. Melon also leads on chart position (#38 vs unranked). Merge Ragdoll Fighting's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Melon sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days and Merge Ragdoll Fighting sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Merge Ragdoll Fighting holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 144K and 75K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Melon's written reviews are positive against 79% of Merge Ragdoll Fighting's.

Melon ships an update weekly, Merge Ragdoll Fighting every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Melon | Merge Ragdoll Fighting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (144K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-sandbox/id1610874732/reviews) | **[4.7 (75K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-ragdoll-fighting/id1625281836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **144K** | 75K |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | — |
| Size | 536 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| 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:** #38 Top Free · Simulation, #105 Top Grossing · Simulation (US App Store)

Engage in a chaotic sandbox experience with realistic ragdoll physics. Experiment with a vast arsenal of weapons, explosives, and vehicles to create destruction. Explore open worlds and build your own playgrounds for endless mayhem.

**Highlights:** Realistic ragdoll physics, Massive arsenal of weapons and explosives, Vehicle interactions, Customizable destruction devices, Open-world sandbox maps, User-created playgrounds

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |
| Barrel of Mels | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Mels | $19.99 | 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


### Merge Ragdoll Fighting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-ragdoll-fighting/id1625281836)

Merge monster DNA to create powerful fighters and engage in epic ragdoll battles. Improve your skills, experiment with genetic combinations, and defeat enemies in this action-packed fighting game.

**Highlights:** Merge monster DNA, Create ultimate fighters, Epic ragdoll battles, Improve fighting skills, Variety of weapons and skins, Genetic experiments

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ADS | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game
- 👍 Great game concept
- 🎨 Interesting character skins
- 🥊 Enjoyable combat mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔒 Lack of customization options
- 🤖 AI opponents too difficult
- 📦 Limited content/features

**Reported bugs**

- Weapons not working as intended
- Freezing/crashing issues
- Matchmaking problems

**Requested features**

- Add more character skins
- Implement online multiplayer
- Improve character customization
- Reduce frequency of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Melon free?

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

### Is Merge Ragdoll Fighting free?

Merge Ragdoll Fighting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Melon or Merge Ragdoll Fighting?

Merge Ragdoll Fighting is rated higher. Melon averages 4.5 out of 5 from 144K ratings, while Merge Ragdoll Fighting averages 4.7 from 75K ratings.

### Do Melon or Merge Ragdoll Fighting have ads?

Both Melon and Merge Ragdoll Fighting show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Melon or Merge Ragdoll Fighting?

Melon ships an update weekly, and Merge Ragdoll Fighting every 2 months. Most recently, Melon was updated on November 9, 2026 and Merge Ragdoll Fighting on November 9, 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.*