Comparison

Playground 3D! vs Watermelon Playground Sandbox

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

Head to head
About

Playground 3D!

This is a physics-based sandbox game where you can create custom scenarios and observe realistic interactions between characters and objects. Explore endless possibilities for creative experiments and simulations with a variety of tools and environments.

Highlights
  • Realistic physics engine
  • Diverse characters and objects
  • Stunning 3D graphics
  • Wide selection of tools and weapons
  • Endless creative possibilities
Features
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Introducing Playground 3D - the ultimate physics-based sandbox game! Create your own scenarios and watch the chaos unfold in stunning 3D graphics. Manipulate a variety of characters and objects with realistic physics and see how they interact with each other. From explosive experiments to wacky simulations, the possibilities are endless! Choose from a wide range of tools and weapons, and let your imagination run wild. Experiment with different environments, and watch as your creations come to life. Playground 3D offers a unique and entertaining experience that will keep you coming back for more. So what are you waiting for? Start playing today and let the fun begin! Features: • Realistic physics engine for lifelike interactions • Diverse range of characters and objects to manipulate • Stunning 3D graphics for an immersive experience • A wide selection of tools and weapons to experiment with • Endless possibilities for creativity and experimentation • Unique and entertaining gameplay that will keep you coming back for more

About

Watermelon Playground Sandbox

Engage in virtual experiments with ragdoll characters in a sandbox environment. Explore various tools and machines to interact with characters, experiencing unique collisions and simulated gore in a safe, digital space.

Highlights
  • Ragdoll physics simulation
  • Interactive sandbox environment
  • Variety of experimental tools
  • Simulated collisions and effects
  • Character interaction
Features
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Watermelon a thrilling game where you can conduct cruel experiments on Watermelon. However, this is only virtual fun, so don't be afraid of some tough collisions and bloody scenes. So don't miss the chance to try something new! The attributes of each object determine how it interacts with other objects and Watermelon. Some of the machines here can chop Watermelon flesh. Stab with spears or swords. Some can be charged and become stronger. Privacy policy: https://addons.cantonallc.com/privacy/ Terms of use: https://addons.cantonallc.com/terms/

Screenshots

Playground 3D!4 screens
Watermelon Playground Sandbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Watermelon Playground Sandbox at none against Playground 3D!'s shown. Playground 3D!'s advantage is review sentiment (65% vs 47%) and ratings volume (10K vs 1.1K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Playground 3D! sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Watermelon Playground Sandbox sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Playground 3D! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Playground 3D! has 10K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Playground 3D!'s written reviews are positive against 47% of Watermelon Playground Sandbox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Playground 3D! ships an update every 2 weeks, Watermelon Playground Sandbox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Playground 3D! versus Watermelon Playground Sandbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlayground 3D!Watermelon Playground Sandbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10K ratings) — better4.4 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews65.4% of reviews — better47.2% of reviews
Number of ratings10K — better1.1K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size246 MB366 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperLiudmyla PetryshynMods Addons

Customer experience

Playground 3D!

All ratings10,270 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive65.4%
Neutral10.0%
Negative24.6%

Watermelon Playground Sandbox

All ratings1,141 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive47.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative47.2%

User reviews

Playground 3D!

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great game
  • 🎮 Engaging gameplay
  • 💯 Perfect experience
  • 🎨 Vibrant graphics
  • 🕹️ Fun ragdoll physics

Room to improve

  • 🗣️ Too many ads
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔨 Buggy and crashes frequently
  • 🤖 Unrealistic character models

Watermelon Playground Sandbox

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging
  • 🎉 Satisfying gameplay
  • 💯 Great for stress relief

Room to improve

  • 🙄 Too many ads
  • 🤔 Confusing controls
  • 🤯 Unrealistic character physics

Bugs and requests

Playground 3D!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Keeps kicking players out of the game
  • Crashes on launch or shortly after
  • Issues with saving progress and login

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more maps and environments
  • Implement team-based gameplay
  • Include more interactive elements
  • Introduce more customization options
  • Add a train and other vehicles

Watermelon Playground Sandbox

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game crashes on launch for some users
  • Saved progress not loading correctly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more character customization options
  • Improve the sandbox mode with more building tools
  • Implement a level editor for user-created content

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Playground 3D!

One-time18
  • Hunter$1.99
  • 10 Keys$1.99
  • Cave$1.99
Show 15 more
  • Bunker$1.99
  • Scary SpeakerBro$3.99
  • 25 Keys$3.99
  • Scary SkibiBro$3.99
  • ClockBro$3.99
  • Huntress$3.99
  • SkibiBro$3.99
  • SpeakerBro$3.99
  • 50 Keys$5.99
  • Titan ClockBro$5.99
  • No Ads$5.99
  • Titan SkibiBro$5.99
  • Titan SpeakerBro$5.99
  • Weirdo$9.99
  • BundleBro №1$14.99
12 purchases

Watermelon Playground Sandbox

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Ads Weekly Plan$2.997 Days
  • Remove Ads Monthly Plan$7.991 Month
One-time10
  • Woku Character$0.99
  • Trump Character$0.99
  • Luigi Character$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Vip Characters Pack 1$1.99
  • Vip Characters Pack 2$1.99
  • Vip Characters Pack 3$1.99
  • Vip Characters Pack 4$1.99
  • Vip Characters Pack 5$1.99
  • Satellite$2.99
  • Earn 1000 coins$3.99

Questions

Is Playground 3D! free?
Playground 3D! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Watermelon Playground Sandbox free?
Watermelon Playground Sandbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Playground 3D! or Watermelon Playground Sandbox?
Playground 3D! is rated higher. Playground 3D! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Watermelon Playground Sandbox averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Playground 3D! or Watermelon Playground Sandbox have ads?
Playground 3D! shows ads; Watermelon Playground Sandbox does not.
Which is updated more often, Playground 3D! or Watermelon Playground Sandbox?
Playground 3D! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Watermelon Playground Sandbox every 3 weeks. Most recently, Playground 3D! was updated on September 23, 2026 and Watermelon Playground Sandbox on September 21, 2026.

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