# Ragdolls Sandbox vs Melon Smash!

The clearest difference is ads: Ragdolls Sandbox at none against Melon Smash!'s shown. Ragdolls Sandbox also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 36%) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ragdolls Sandbox sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Melon Smash! sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Melon Smash! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 12K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Ragdolls Sandbox's written reviews are positive against 36% of Melon Smash!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ragdolls Sandbox ships an update weekly, Melon Smash! monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ragdolls Sandbox | Melon Smash! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdolls-sandbox/id1614513515/reviews) | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-smash/id6479434603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10K | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **59.8% of reviews** | 36.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 167 MB | 436 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [UGames Software Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614513847) | [Liudmyla Petryshyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024436268) |

## What reviewers say

### Ragdolls Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdolls-sandbox/id1614513515)

Engage in a physics-based sandbox where you can interact with ragdolls and the environment. Unleash your creativity to build custom mini-games with or without objectives, offering a unique and fun gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Physics-based ragdolls, Interactive environment, Creative freedom, Mini-game creation, Customizable gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hammer | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3-Arrow Bow | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crossbow | $1.99 | one-time |
| Grenade | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pistol | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shotgun | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5-Arrow Bow | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bardiche | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mechanical Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Decent graphics
- 💡 Customizable maps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-win elements
- 🔒 Locked content behind paywall
- 🐛 Buggy controls and physics
- 🔋 Frequent crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to progress past certain levels without paid content
- Camera issues and random character movements
- Inconsistent weapon and unit performance

**Requested features**

- More free content and units
- Improved AI and enemy behavior
- Ability to create custom characters
- Multiplayer mode
- More map and level variety


### Melon Smash!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-smash/id6479434603)

Engage in a creative sandbox experience where you can build anything imaginable, from houses to entire cities. Customize your hero and explore diverse, unique locations. Enjoy endless adventures with no set goals, fostering complete freedom.

**Highlights:** Unlimited building possibilities, Hero customization, Vast explorable world, No set game goals, Variety of design tools, Unique locations

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Event Pass | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Characters Pass | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Spoki Horror Location | $4.99 | one-time |
| Escape from Prison | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chef Location | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Forever | $5.99 | one-time |
| Clock Boss | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Cyborg Boss | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Solar Boss | $9.99 | one-time |
| Yellow Rooms | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun gameplay
- 🎨 Interesting visuals
- 🤩 Wow factor

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🤖 Copycat of other games

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Lost progress and saved data
- Compatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Reduce ads or offer ad-free version
- Improve stability and fix bugs
- Add more unique features and content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ragdolls Sandbox free?

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

### Is Melon Smash! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ragdolls Sandbox or Melon Smash!?

Melon Smash! is rated higher. Ragdolls Sandbox averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Melon Smash! averages 4.7 from 12K ratings.

### Do Ragdolls Sandbox or Melon Smash! have ads?

Melon Smash! shows ads; Ragdolls Sandbox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ragdolls Sandbox or Melon Smash!?

Ragdolls Sandbox ships an update weekly, and Melon Smash! monthly. Most recently, Ragdolls Sandbox was updated on November 3, 2026 and Melon Smash! on November 4, 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.*