# Melon vs Ragdoll Physics Simulator

The clearest difference is update cadence: Melon at weekly against Ragdoll Physics Simulator's every 3 months. Melon also leads on ratings volume (138K vs 4.8K) and chart position (#25 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Melon sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days and Ragdoll Physics Simulator sells 9 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 against 4.6 for Ragdoll Physics Simulator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Melon has 138K ratings behind it against 4.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Melon's written reviews are positive against 74% of Ragdoll Physics Simulator's.

Melon ships an update weekly, Ragdoll Physics Simulator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Melon | Ragdoll Physics Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (138K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-sandbox/id1610874732/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-physics-simulator/id1665534616/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **138K** | 4.8K |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 74.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | — |
| Size | 522 MB | 137 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) | [Khuong Nguyen Danh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605106673) |

## What reviewers say

### Melon

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

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Free · Simulation, #100 Top Grossing · Simulation, #161 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 Physics Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-physics-simulator/id1665534616)

Experience a physics-based game simulating extreme falls with ragdoll characters. Players can control character poses and launch them from heights to cause maximum damage on varied terrain. Features include popular superhero characters and diverse game maps.

**Highlights:** Ragdoll physics simulation, Superhero characters, Multiple game maps, Character pose control, Momentum-based gameplay, Damage simulation

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Characters | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Vehicles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Maps | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Entertaining ragdoll physics
- 💡 Ability to create custom levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs with vehicles
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to purchase high-cost items
- Levels getting stuck or freezing
- Camera issues in the level editor

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Improved character customization
- Slow-motion replay feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Melon free?

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

### Is Ragdoll Physics Simulator free?

Ragdoll Physics Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Melon or Ragdoll Physics Simulator?

Ragdoll Physics Simulator is rated higher. Melon averages 4.5 out of 5 from 138K ratings, while Ragdoll Physics Simulator averages 4.6 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do Melon or Ragdoll Physics Simulator have ads?

Both Melon and Ragdoll Physics Simulator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Melon or Ragdoll Physics Simulator?

Melon ships an update weekly, and Ragdoll Physics Simulator every 3 months. Most recently, Melon was updated on September 25, 2026 and Ragdoll Physics Simulator on September 24, 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.*