# Kidblock Maker vs Sandbox 3D

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kidblock Maker at none against Sandbox 3D's 5. Kidblock Maker also leads on iOS requirement (7.1 vs 13.0). Sandbox 3D's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 61%) and ratings volume (832 vs 261). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sandbox 3D sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Kidblock Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Kidblock Maker against 4.0 for Sandbox 3D. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 261 and 832 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Kidblock Maker's written reviews are positive against 71% of Sandbox 3D's.

Kidblock Maker ships an update every 9 days, Sandbox 3D every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 20, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kidblock Maker | Sandbox 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (261 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidblock-maker/id1018690584/reviews) | **[4.0 (832 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-3d/id1446635457/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 261 | **832** |
| Positive reviews | 61.2% of reviews | **70.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 302 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Micah Lansing](https://appshunter.io/developer/558314849) | [Wladyslaw Jewloszewicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166916654) |

## What reviewers say

### Kidblock Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidblock-maker/id1018690584)

Design unique character skins with custom clothing and hairstyles. Utilize a pixel editor for detailed customization and directly import your creations into the game or save them to share with friends.

**Highlights:** Create custom character skins, Add clothes, shoes, and hair, Pixel editor for customization, Direct import to game, Save skins to camera roll, Share with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Creative skin customization capabilities
- 🎮 Good integration with Kidblock app
- 👍 Fun and engaging for users
- 🎯 Easy to use once understood
- ✨ Allows unique character creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent saving and syncing failures
- 😕 Steep learning curve for beginners
- 🔧 Difficult face/detail creation
- 📱 UI scaling issues on some devices
- ❌ Skins don't transfer properly to Kidblock

**Reported bugs**

- Skins not saving to camera roll/gallery
- App crashes on startup
- Buttons unresponsive or non-functional
- Skins not appearing in Kidblock after creation
- Skin data corruption when syncing

**Requested features**

- Eraser tool for corrections
- Zoom in/close-up view for detailed work
- Grid overlay for pixel precision
- More clothing options (dresses, skirts, hoodies)
- Multiplayer functionality


### Sandbox 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-3d/id1446635457)

Explore an open-world physics sandbox with friends. Manipulate objects, experiment with physics, and build creations in diverse locations. Enjoy multiplayer freedom with customizable server rules for object creation and deletion.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer gameplay, Open-world exploration, Physics experimentation, Building system, Multiple locations, Inventory with numerous items, Vehicles (land and air)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Initial Pack - 3 gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack - 7 gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack - 18 gems | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pack - 40 gems | $23.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Pack - 100 gems | $47.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and creative sandbox game
- 🚀 Great for building and customizing
- 💡 Potential for more content and features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs, including getting stuck in vehicles
- 🔒 Lack of moderation and security, allowing hackers to take over servers
- 🤬 Inappropriate content and toxic players
- 🔋 Performance issues and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Getting stuck in vehicles
- Servers being taken over by hackers
- Crashes and performance issues
- Inability to exit the game from within a server

**Requested features**

- More guns, weapons, and vehicles
- Ability to sit in chairs and interact with furniture
- Larger build limits and more building materials
- Improved server management and anti-cheat features
- Ability to create and join friend groups/clans


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kidblock Maker free?

Kidblock Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sandbox 3D free?

Sandbox 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Kidblock Maker or Sandbox 3D?

Sandbox 3D is rated higher. Kidblock Maker averages 3.9 out of 5 from 261 ratings, while Sandbox 3D averages 4.0 from 832 ratings.

### Do Kidblock Maker or Sandbox 3D have ads?

Neither Kidblock Maker nor Sandbox 3D shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kidblock Maker or Sandbox 3D?

Kidblock Maker ships an update every 9 days, and Sandbox 3D every 5 days. Most recently, Kidblock Maker was updated on August 20, 2026 and Sandbox 3D on September 29, 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.*