Melon: Sandbox vs We Are Cooking

How do Melon: Sandbox and We Are Cooking compare on difficulty, ad pressure, in-app-purchase pressure and what real reviewers say? A side-by-side look, grounded in App Store data.

	Melon: Sandbox	We Are Cooking
Genre	Simulation	Simulation
Price	Free	Free
Difficulty	easy	easy
Ad intensity	medium	high
In-app-purchase pressure	medium	medium
Typical session	variable	variable
Rating	4.5 / 5	4.8 / 5
Ratings count	130,174	18,298
Reviews say	What players like Realistic ragdoll physics Diverse weapons and tools Open-world sandbox freedom Common complaints Likely monetized through ads/IAP despite free entry May lack structured progression Physics simulation could be resource-intensive	What players like Relaxing, no-fail gameplay Beautiful graphics and charming restaurant design Engaging character storylines and progression Common complaints Excessive ads interrupt gameplay constantly Ad removal doesn't always work despite payment Frequent crashes during levels and menus

Melon: Sandbox — Unleash physics-based chaos with ragdolls, weapons, and explosives in an open sandbox of destructive experimentation. (rated easy difficulty, medium ad pressure) We Are Cooking — A relaxing cooking simulation where you prepare dishes, upgrade your kitchen, and progress through charming restaurants at your own pace. (rated easy difficulty, high ad pressure)

Data: Apple App Store, as of 2026-07-10. Last updated 2026-07-10.