# Melon vs Battle Playground

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Melon at 77% against Battle Playground's 42%. Melon also leads on ratings volume (138K vs 1K) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). Battle Playground's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Melon sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days and Battle Playground sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Melon holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Melon has 138K ratings behind it against 1K, 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 42% of Battle Playground's.

Melon ships an update weekly, Battle Playground every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Melon | Battle Playground |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (138K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-sandbox/id1610874732/reviews)** | [4.2 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-playground/id6446932396/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **138K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 42.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | — |
| Size | 522 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Payge Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653289615) | [Dat Viet Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465074655) |

## What reviewers say

### Melon

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

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Free · Simulation, #109 Top Grossing · Simulation, #197 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


### Battle Playground

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-playground/id6446932396)

Lead armies of ragdoll characters in hilarious physics-based battles. Create your own units with a powerful editor and enjoy colorful, cartoony graphics. Experience epic fights with unique animations and sounds.

**Highlights:** Ragdoll physics simulation, Unit creator, Diverse battle environments, Cartoony graphics, Funny animations and sounds, Army leadership

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item Titan Speaker | $0.99 | one-time |
| Item Titan Drillman | $1.99 | one-time |
| Item Titan Sonar | $1.99 | one-time |
| Item Titan TvMan | $1.99 | one-time |
| Item Titan Clockman | $1.99 | one-time |
| Item Titan Jason | $1.99 | one-time |
| Item Titan Gman | $1.99 | one-time |
| Item Titan Scientist | $1.99 | one-time |
| Item Bomber | $1.99 | one-time |
| Item Titan Cameraman | $2.99 | one-time |
| Item Titan Chainsaw | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and creative gameplay
- 🤖 Interesting character/unit variety
- 🎨 Good visual design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Potential security/payment issues
- 🤔 Lack of clear tutorials/instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes frequently
- Purchased items not unlocking properly
- Inconsistent or unreliable controls

**Requested features**

- Add more weapons and customization options
- Improve physics and ragdoll mechanics
- Implement a level/map editor
- Reduce ad frequency or offer ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Melon free?

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

### Is Battle Playground free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Melon or Battle Playground?

Melon is rated higher. Melon averages 4.5 out of 5 from 138K ratings, while Battle Playground averages 4.2 from 1K ratings.

### Do Melon or Battle Playground have ads?

Both Melon and Battle Playground show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Melon or Battle Playground?

Melon ships an update weekly, and Battle Playground every 3 weeks. Most recently, Melon was updated on September 24, 2026 and Battle Playground on September 23, 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.*