# MelonBox vs Green Sandbox

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Green Sandbox at 82% against MelonBox's 25%. Green Sandbox also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (244 vs 47). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MelonBox sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days and Green Sandbox sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Green Sandbox holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Green Sandbox has 244 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of MelonBox's written reviews are positive against 82% of Green Sandbox's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MelonBox | Green Sandbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melonbox/id6479563946/reviews) | **[4.5 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/green-sandbox/id6504775434/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **244** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **82.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 394 MB | 252 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [KIDS GAMES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479640840) | [Liudmyla Petryshyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024436268) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Green Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/green-sandbox/id6504775434)

Unleash your creativity in a dynamic sandbox game. Build anything you can imagine, engage in thrilling simulations, and conquer challenging boss fights. Connect with a global community to share creations and explore endless possibilities.

**Highlights:** Build and craft anything, Engage in thrilling simulations, Intense boss fights, Connect and collaborate with players, Discover and unlock new content, Intuitive building tools

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Level 1 energy armor | $1.99 | one-time |
| Discounted lvl 2 energy armor | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jet legs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Happy Gun Unlock! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Level 2 energy armor | $2.99 | one-time |
| Discounted lvl 3 energy armor | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mono wheel | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mechanic Legs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Level 3 energy armor | $3.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Mega Pack Sale! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Minigun Man | $5.99 | one-time |
| Spider Pack FLASH SALE! | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Awards with Sale! | $7.99 | one-time |
| Clock Titan | $8.99 | one-time |
| Mech killer! | $8.99 | one-time |
| Mechanical Titanium | $8.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Mega Pack! | $8.99 | one-time |
| Green Hulk | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Spider Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Awards! | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game overall
- 👍 Love this game
- 👍 Good game
- 👍 So cool
- 👍 Awesome

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too much paid content
- 💸 Expensive items
- 💸 Too many ads
- 💸 Forced to review
- 💸 Ads interfere with gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Titans deleted, need re-download
- Time limit on daily rewards

**Requested features**

- Make it free
- Add game money
- Less ads
- Add punching
- Add a gun that shoots waves


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MelonBox free?

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

### Is Green Sandbox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MelonBox or Green Sandbox?

Green Sandbox is rated higher. MelonBox averages 3.4 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Green Sandbox averages 4.5 from 244 ratings.

### Do MelonBox or Green Sandbox have ads?

Both MelonBox and Green Sandbox show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MelonBox or Green Sandbox?

MelonBox ships an update every 3 weeks, and Green Sandbox every 3 weeks. Most recently, MelonBox was updated on October 16, 2026 and Green Sandbox on October 13, 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.*