# Pet Rock 2 vs Space Sandbox

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Space Sandbox at 100% against Pet Rock 2's 50%. Space Sandbox also leads on monetization model (free vs paid). Pet Rock 2's advantage is rating (3.4 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (48 vs 7). 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.

Pet Rock 2 holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pet Rock 2 has 48 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Pet Rock 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Space Sandbox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pet Rock 2 | Space Sandbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-rock-2-planet-simulator/id1129806785/reviews)** | [2.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-sandbox/id6758065635/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 350 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Explorasaurus Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506282619) | [Marcus Lam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477751548) |

## What reviewers say

### Pet Rock 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-rock-2-planet-simulator/id1129806785)

Create and evolve unique exoplanets from a simple rock. Adjust orbital parameters, chemical composition, and bombard with celestial bodies to witness the development of diverse planetary environments, including the emergence of life. Save your creations and share breathtaking moments.

**Highlights:** Create unique exoplanets, Adjust orbital and chemical parameters, Simulate meteorite bombardments, Witness planet evolution and life development, In-depth planet stats, In-game screenshot feature, Time control for observation

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

**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 Pet Rock 2 free?

Pet Rock 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Space Sandbox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pet Rock 2 or Space Sandbox?

Pet Rock 2 is rated higher. Pet Rock 2 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Space Sandbox averages 2.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Pet Rock 2 or Space Sandbox have ads?

Neither Pet Rock 2 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.*