# Playground 3D! vs MelonBox

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Playground 3D! | MelonBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playground-3d/id1671651176/reviews)** | [3.4 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melonbox/id6479563946/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **65.4% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 246 MB | 394 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Liudmyla Petryshyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024436268) | [KIDS GAMES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479640840) |

## What reviewers say

### Playground 3D!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playground-3d/id1671651176)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hunter | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Keys | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cave | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bunker | $1.99 | one-time |
| Scary SpeakerBro | $3.99 | one-time |
| 25 Keys | $3.99 | one-time |
| Scary SkibiBro | $3.99 | one-time |
| ClockBro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Huntress | $3.99 | one-time |
| SkibiBro | $3.99 | one-time |
| SpeakerBro | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 Keys | $5.99 | one-time |
| Titan ClockBro | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Titan SkibiBro | $5.99 | one-time |
| Titan SpeakerBro | $5.99 | one-time |
| Weirdo | $9.99 | one-time |
| BundleBro №1 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### MelonBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melonbox/id6479563946)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Battle Pass | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Toilet Attack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Tesla Titan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Solarman Titan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lightman Titan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sirenman Titan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mikehead Titan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Drill Titan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Machine gun Titan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Plane Titan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Chainsaw Angel Titan + No ADs | $6.99 | one-time |
| Reporter Titan + No ADs | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Playground 3D! free?

Playground 3D! 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, Playground 3D! or MelonBox?

Playground 3D! is rated higher. Playground 3D! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while MelonBox averages 3.4 from 47 ratings.

### Do Playground 3D! or MelonBox have ads?

Both Playground 3D! and MelonBox show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Playground 3D! or MelonBox?

Playground 3D! ships an update every 2 weeks, and MelonBox every 3 weeks. Most recently, Playground 3D! was updated on September 23, 2026 and MelonBox on September 15, 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.*