Comparison

Melon vs MelonBox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Melon

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
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Melon Sandbox: Ultimate Sandbox of Chaos! Welcome to Melon Sandbox, a thrilling sandbox game where you unleash your creativity through brutal experiments with realistic ragdoll physics! No limits, no rules—just pure destructive fun! What can you do? • Experiment with physics – Throw, smash, and test unique interactions between objects! • Massive arsenal – Use firearms, melee weapons, explosives, and vehicles to tear through ragdolls! • Create chaos – Stab, crush, burn, or vaporize with custom devices! • Open-world sandbox – Explore diverse maps and build your own playground of destruction! • Get ready for endless mayhem in the ultimate ragdoll simulation! Get on board now and start experimenting!

About

MelonBox

Create and destroy in a 3D sandbox universe. Build worlds, populate them with dynamic characters, and unleash chaos with a variety of weapons. Experience a living environment that reacts to your actions.

Highlights
  • 3D world-building
  • Dynamic character creation
  • Over 20 weapons
  • Interactive environments
  • Sandbox gameplay
  • Community features
Features
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MelonBox: Your Canvas of Creation & Chaos - World-Building Unleashed: Dive into a 3D sandbox universe where your imagination crafts the landscape. From towering cityscapes to intricate structures, create without limits. - Dynamic Characters: Populate your world with characters that breathe life into your creations. Assign roles, craft stories, and watch your narratives unfold in real time. - Arsenal of Destruction: Embrace chaos with over 20 weapons at your disposal. Experience the thrill of destruction, with every action rendered in stunning realism. - Living Environments: Interact with a world that responds dynamically. Witness the consequences of your actions in a game that blurs the line between creation and chaos. - Endless Possibilities: Whether you're an architect or an anarchist, MelonBox is your platform to experiment, destroy, and create. - Join the MelonBox Community: Embark on an odyssey limited only by your imagination. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Melon4 screens
MelonBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Melon at 77% against MelonBox's 25%. Melon also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (138K vs 47). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Melon sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days and MelonBox sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Melon holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Melon has 138K ratings behind it against 47, 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 25% of MelonBox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Melon ships an update weekly, MelonBox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Melon versus MelonBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMelonMelonBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (138K ratings) — better3.4 (47 ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings138K — better47
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#27 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size522 MB394 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperPayge LtdKIDS GAMES LLC

Customer experience

Melon

All ratings138,461 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews8,253 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral8.2%
Negative15.0%

MelonBox

All ratings47 ratings
Positive55.3%
Neutral8.5%
Negative36.2%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative58.3%

Bugs and requests

Melon

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

7 requests
  • 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
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  • Day/night cycles and weather effects
  • Multiplayer or online functionality

MelonBox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

26 purchases

Melon

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Membership - 1 Week$3.497 Days
  • Melon Premium 1 Month$9.991 Month
One-time24
  • Pile of Mels$0.59
  • Heap of Mels$0.99
  • First Buy Offer$0.99
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  • Bunch of Dices$4.99
  • Bucket of Mels$4.99
  • First Buy Offer$4.99
  • Small Box of SlimeCoins$4.99
  • Small Box of Stars$4.99
  • Small Box of Easter Eggs$4.99
  • Small Box of Clovers$4.99
  • Small Box of Valentines$5.59
  • Small Gifts Box$5.59
  • Barrel of Mels$9.99
  • First Buy Offer$9.99
  • Medium Box of Valentines$13.99
  • Medium Gifts Box$13.99
  • Medium Box of Stars$14.99
  • Medium Box of Easter Eggs$14.99
  • Medium Box of Clovers$14.99
  • Chest of Mels$19.99
  • Big Gifts Box$24.99
  • Cart of Mels$49.99
  • Lot of Mels$99.99
  • Huge Gifts Box$99.99
12 purchases

MelonBox

Subscriptions1
  • Battle Pass3 Days trial$12.997 Days
One-time11
  • Toilet Attack$5.99
  • Tesla Titan$5.99
  • Solarman Titan$5.99
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  • Lightman Titan$5.99
  • Sirenman Titan$5.99
  • Mikehead Titan$5.99
  • Drill Titan$5.99
  • Machine gun Titan$5.99
  • Plane Titan$5.99
  • Chainsaw Angel Titan + No ADs$6.99
  • Reporter Titan + No ADs$6.99

Questions

Is Melon free?
Melon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MelonBox free?
MelonBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Melon or MelonBox?
Melon is rated higher. Melon averages 4.5 out of 5 from 138K ratings, while MelonBox averages 3.4 from 47 ratings.
Do Melon or MelonBox have ads?
Both Melon and MelonBox show ads.
Which is updated more often, Melon or MelonBox?
Melon ships an update weekly, and MelonBox every 3 weeks. Most recently, Melon was updated on September 25, 2026 and MelonBox on September 15, 2026.

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