# Melon vs Ragdoll Sandbox

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Melon at 77% against Ragdoll Sandbox's 8%. Melon also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (4.5 vs 2.6). Ragdoll Sandbox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Melon is free to download; Ragdoll Sandbox costs $4.99 up front. Melon sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Ragdoll Sandbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Melon holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Melon has 144K ratings behind it against 19, 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 8% of Ragdoll Sandbox's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Melon | Ragdoll Sandbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (144K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-sandbox/id1610874732/reviews)** | [2.6 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-sandbox/id6451115730/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **144K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **76.5% of reviews** | 8.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | — |
| Size | 536 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Payge Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653289615) | [Muhammad Arif](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625446497) |

## What reviewers say

### Melon

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

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Free · Simulation, #91 Top Grossing · Simulation (US App Store)

Engage in a chaotic sandbox experience with realistic ragdoll physics. Experiment with a vast arsenal of weapons and custom devices to create mayhem. Explore diverse maps and build your own playground for endless destructive fun.

**Highlights:** Realistic ragdoll physics, Massive arsenal of weapons, Customizable destruction devices, Open-world sandbox exploration, Create and test object interactions, Unique fruit/vegetable characters

**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 |
| Bunch of Dices | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Mels | $4.99 | one-time |
| First Buy Offer | $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


### Ragdoll Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-sandbox/id6451115730)

Experience a 3D ragdoll physics game with customizable characters and physics-based puzzles. Explore colorful worlds, unlock new characters, and enjoy multiplayer modes or endless chaos.

**Highlights:** Customizable ragdoll characters, Physics-based puzzles, Colorful and vibrant worlds, Unlockable characters with special abilities, Multiplayer and cooperative modes, Endless Chaos mode, Achievements and rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Melon free?

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

### Is Ragdoll Sandbox free?

Ragdoll Sandbox costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Melon is rated higher. Melon averages 4.5 out of 5 from 144K ratings, while Ragdoll Sandbox averages 2.6 from 19 ratings.

### Do Melon or Ragdoll Sandbox have ads?

Melon shows ads; Ragdoll Sandbox does not.

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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.*