Virtual Sandtray

Virtual Sandtray

by Chris Ewing

14 ratings
12 reviews
#97 in paid Business
📚 Education
🏥 Medical
$169.99
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 3, 2015
  • June 28, 2026
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About

This app offers a digital sandtray experience for therapists, overcoming the limitations of traditional setups. It allows for flexible use in various settings and includes virtual elements like saving environments, weather, and animations.

Digital sandtray for therapy
Portable and cost-effective
Virtual elements (weather, animation)
Save and screenshot environments
Expandable with purchase packs
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What's New in Virtual Sandtray

3.6.0

June 28, 2026

Reduced flashing of icons in UI.

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In-App Purchases

$1.99

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Charts

Top Paid

📉 97-4

Business

This app dropped -4 positions in Business chart.

Last updated on July 6, 2026.

User reviews

Not worth $200 but it’s a bit useful for Telehealth

This app is not worth 200 dollars. I spent this money years ago on it. Once you are logged out and you forget your login information it is very difficult to get back in. It took a while but I was finally able to get a response with my login info. I have now been using it. I say it isn’t worth $200 because the app is still a bit difficult to use and I foresee my clients eventually getting bred with it. I only use this in Telehealth so, I am not using it enough to warrant the cost. If you are a Telehealth only provider you may fine better use for it. It is also limited to iPad so, if my client does not have an iPad then it can’t be used. Making the app easier to use and available on android would make it more worth the cost.
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Not worth $200!

This app is not worth 200 dollars. I wanted this money years ago on it. Once you are logged out and you forget your login information it is very difficult to get back in. I keep getting an error code when I try to retrieve my login info. This is why I never use this app and if I can’t login it it useless. It is also not easy to use nor easy for clients to connect. So, even if I could login, it is not worth the money I waste on this.
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Didn't work

I downloaded this to my iPad, but when I open it, it just shows the opening page for a few seconds and then closes out. Would like a refund if possible.

Incredibly powerful immersive sand tray experience

I adopted the virtual Sandtray app, which now allows the client to build their tray remotely, when Covid forced me to work remotely. I’ve used it successfully with kids from 5 to adults. It offers some things that traditional sandtrays don’t, including a more animated gaming-like experience that is VERY appealing to tweens, teens, and many adults. It is emotionally powerful. You really feel like you are IN the world. While gaming isn’t my thing, I will continue offering it as a therapeutic alternative to traditional sand tray work even when I’m working face to face again because it is so appealing to many and such an amazing therapeutic tool. I’ll be honest. It is such a powerful program that there is a learning curve in getting comfortable with it, but the developers offer live support (free) and kids seem to grasp it immediately. It’s worth the little bit of effort to master it because it is such a powerful therapeutic tool. I’m an “old fart”. I think people that have grown up more in the digital world will find it pretty intuitive.
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Wow!

Fabulous tool for the therapy office - but the addition of the remote feature (allowing therapist to witness the client creating the tray during tele-health sessions) makes this an important addition to virtual play therapy work. Amazing to be able to connect to clients using this platform during this time we can’t physically share the same space.
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FAQ

What is Virtual Sandtray used for?

Virtual Sandtray is a digital tool for therapists to conduct sandtray therapy sessions. It replicates the traditional sandtray process in a virtual environment, making it accessible in various settings where physical sandtrays are impractical.

Who can use Virtual Sandtray?

The app is intended for qualified therapists and mental health professionals. It is designed to assist them in their therapeutic practice with clients of all ages.

What are the benefits of Virtual Sandtray over a traditional sandtray?

Virtual Sandtray offers advantages such as portability, reduced cost, and easier storage. It also provides expanded virtual elements like weather effects, animations, and the ability to save environments, which are not possible with traditional setups.

Does Virtual Sandtray have ads?

No, Virtual Sandtray does not contain advertisements. The app is a paid product with optional expansion packs available for purchase.

What devices does Virtual Sandtray support?

Virtual Sandtray is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to be compatible with Apple's mobile operating system.

How often is Virtual Sandtray updated?

The latest version of Virtual Sandtray is 3.5.2, last updated on November 4, 2024. Updates are released periodically to improve functionality and add new features.

What is the age rating for Virtual Sandtray?

Virtual Sandtray has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged four and older, though its primary use is by adult therapists.

Can I purchase additional items for Virtual Sandtray?

Yes, expansion packs can be purchased in addition to the basic sandtray pack. These packs offer a wider variety of miniatures and elements to enhance the therapeutic experience.