# PLANETS vs Space Sandbox

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PLANETS at 6.1 against Space Sandbox's 18.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | PLANETS | Space Sandbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[2.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-sandbox/id6758065635/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 14 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Advaith Jagathesan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121762093) | [Marcus Lam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477751548) |

## What reviewers say

### PLANETS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planets-learn-mode/id1121762094)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Space Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-sandbox/id6758065635)

Design and evolve your own universe with realistic physics and life simulation. Explore with friends in multiplayer modes like battle royale and racing, or build together. Customize your experience and witness cosmic events unfold.

**Highlights:** Infinite celestial body creation, Realistic orbital mechanics, Terraforming and life evolution, Multiplayer modes (Battle Royale, Racing, Co-op), Time control for accelerated evolution, Character customization, 6 distinct game modes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PLANETS free?

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

### Is Space Sandbox free?

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

### Do PLANETS or Space Sandbox have ads?

Neither PLANETS nor Space Sandbox shows ads.

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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.*