# Exit Hero vs SandBox

Exit Hero and SandBox both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Exit Hero's written reviews are positive against 37% of SandBox's. Exit Hero also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). SandBox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (46K vs 7). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Exit Hero sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SandBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Exit Hero against 4.6 for SandBox. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SandBox has 46K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Exit Hero's written reviews are positive against 37% of SandBox's.

Exit Hero ships an update every 13 months, SandBox every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exit Hero | SandBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exit-hero/id1074611098/reviews) | **[4.6 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-sand-box/id1547780686/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **46K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 36.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 171 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NANOO COMPANY Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1011714859) | [TINYSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/960613741) |

## What reviewers say

### Exit Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exit-hero/id1074611098)

Engage in a thrilling escape puzzle action game where you must rescue civilians from a zombie-infested building. Utilize boosters and items to evade zombies and reach the exit within the time limit across 99 challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Escape puzzle action gameplay, Rescue civilians from zombies, Dodge and avoid zombies, Use boosters and items, 99 polished levels, Collect over 30 heroes, Global leaderboards

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Key Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Legstrong | $0.99 | one-time |
| Roboto | $0.99 | one-time |
| Trigger Happy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wood Chopper | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chicken Annihilator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Cop | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Key Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove AD | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all characters | $3.99 | one-time |


### SandBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-sand-box/id1547780686)

Explore a particle physics playground with full rotation and a wide variety of elements. Combine different substances to create fascinating interactions and discover new reactions. This app offers a relaxing and creative experience for users of all ages.

**Highlights:** Full rotation capabilities, Wide range of interactive elements, Create new reactions and elements, Realistic and satisfying particles, Thermal vision mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and calming
- 🚀 Decent graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔒 Forced ads and refills
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Limited resources

**Reported bugs**

- Level 50 is impossible to complete
- Certain materials like rock have glitches
- App crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More materials and elements
- Ability to save and load creations
- Larger sandbox area
- More realistic physics and behaviors


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exit Hero free?

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

### Is SandBox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Exit Hero or SandBox?

SandBox is rated higher. Exit Hero averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while SandBox averages 4.6 from 46K ratings.

### Do Exit Hero or SandBox have ads?

SandBox shows ads; Exit Hero does not.

### Which is updated more often, Exit Hero or SandBox?

Exit Hero ships an update every 13 months, and SandBox every 3 months. Most recently, Exit Hero was updated on November 2, 2026 and SandBox on November 7, 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.*