# Melon Smash! vs Ragdoll Sandbox 3D

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ragdoll Sandbox 3D at none against Melon Smash!'s 10. Ragdoll Sandbox 3D also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 36%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Melon Smash! sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Ragdoll Sandbox 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Melon Smash! against 4.7 for Ragdoll Sandbox 3D. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 14K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Melon Smash!'s written reviews are positive against 69% of Ragdoll Sandbox 3D's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Melon Smash! | Ragdoll Sandbox 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-smash/id6479434603/reviews)** | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-sandbox-3d/id6737324546/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12K | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.1% of reviews | **69.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 436 MB | 403 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Liudmyla Petryshyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024436268) | [Payge Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653289615) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Ragdoll Sandbox 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-sandbox-3d/id6737324546)

Explore physics and create fun scenarios with ragdoll characters. Interact with objects, build custom levels, and experiment with realistic physics in a relaxed environment.

**Highlights:** Real-time advanced physics model, Intuitive interface for object manipulation, Wide range of interactive items and environments, Level and scenario creation, Ragdoll interaction and collision

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Black screen issue fixed
- 🚀 Game has a lot of things to do

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Black screen issue
- 🤖 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen issue
- Stuck on a black screen

**Requested features**

- Bring back FNAF skins
- Add new maps
- Make a naked girl skin


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Melon Smash! free?

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

### Is Ragdoll Sandbox 3D free?

Ragdoll Sandbox 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Melon Smash! or Ragdoll Sandbox 3D?

Melon Smash! is rated higher. Melon Smash! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Ragdoll Sandbox 3D averages 4.7 from 14K ratings.

### Do Melon Smash! or Ragdoll Sandbox 3D have ads?

Both Melon Smash! and Ragdoll Sandbox 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Melon Smash! or Ragdoll Sandbox 3D?

Melon Smash! ships an update monthly, and Ragdoll Sandbox 3D monthly. Most recently, Melon Smash! was updated on November 5, 2026 and Ragdoll Sandbox 3D on November 5, 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.*