Playground 3D! vs MelonBox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Realistic physics engine
- Diverse characters and objects
- Stunning 3D graphics
- Wide selection of tools and weapons
- Endless creative possibilities
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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
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.
- 3D world-building
- Dynamic character creation
- Over 20 weapons
- Interactive environments
- Sandbox gameplay
- Community 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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Playground 3D! at 4.6 against MelonBox's 3.4. Playground 3D! also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 25%) and ratings volume (10K vs 47). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Playground 3D! sells 18 one-off in-app purchases 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.
Playground 3D! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Playground 3D! has 10K ratings behind it against 47, 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 25% of MelonBox's.
Playground 3D! ships an update every 2 weeks, MelonBox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Playground 3D! | MelonBox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (10K ratings) — better | 3.4 (47 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 65.4% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10K — better | 47 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 246 MB | 394 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Liudmyla Petryshyn | KIDS GAMES LLC |
Customer experience
Playground 3D!
MelonBox
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
MelonBox
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Playground 3D!
- Hunter$1.99
- 10 Keys$1.99
- Cave$1.99
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- 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
MelonBox
- Battle Pass3 Days trial$12.997 Days
- 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 Playground 3D! free?
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