Comparison

Homunculus SandBox vs Sandbox 3D

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Homunculus SandBox

Explore the medieval alchemical concept of creating artificial life. This game allows you to cultivate and grow your own homunculus from its inception.

Highlights
  • Alchemical homunculus creation
  • Artificial life cultivation
  • Homunculus growth simulation
  • Medieval alchemy theme
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Homunculus in the view of the medieval alchemists , being as a person , which can be obtained by artificial means . In this game you have the opportunity to grow your homunculus.

About

Sandbox 3D

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
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Sandbox 3D is an open-world physical sandbox where you can manipulate various objects and experiment with physics with your friends. Features: - Multiplayer - Free world - 5+ locations - 10+ characters - 10+ vehicles (land and air) - 150+ items in inventory - Building system ● In public mode, everyone can create and delete not only their objects, but also others. In this case, the creator of the server can block access to create or delete objects on the server. ● In private mode, everyone can create objects, but only their owners can delete them. When you exit the server, all objects created by the player are deleted. The server owner cannot block access to creating and deleting objects, nor can he delete them himself.

Screenshots

Homunculus SandBox4 screens
Sandbox 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sandbox 3D at none against Homunculus SandBox's shown. Sandbox 3D also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (853 vs 85). Homunculus SandBox's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Homunculus SandBox sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Sandbox 3D sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Homunculus SandBox against 4.1 for Sandbox 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sandbox 3D has 853 ratings behind it against 85, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 71% and 71% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Homunculus SandBox ships an update every 2 months, Sandbox 3D every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Homunculus SandBox versus Sandbox 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomunculus SandBoxSandbox 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (85 ratings)4.1 (853 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews — better70.5% of reviews
Number of ratings85853 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB305 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperJohn AyalaWladyslaw Jewloszewicz

Customer experience

Homunculus SandBox

All ratings81 ratings
Positive71.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative17.3%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral13.2%
Negative16.2%

Sandbox 3D

All ratings853 ratings
Positive75.8%
Neutral7.0%
Negative17.1%
Written reviews339 reviews
Positive70.5%
Neutral10.6%
Negative18.9%

Bugs and requests

Homunculus SandBox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Sandbox 3D

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

7 requests
  • 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
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  • More maps, environments, and NPCs
  • Better monetization model and ways to earn in-game currency

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Homunculus SandBox

One-time4
  • PACK 1$0.99
  • Amphibian Egg$0.99
  • COINS PACK 1$0.99
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  • Egg of Faberge$2.99
5 purchases

Sandbox 3D

One-time5
  • Initial Pack - 3 gems$2.99
  • Medium Pack - 7 gems$5.99
  • Large Pack - 18 gems$11.99
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  • Ultra Pack - 40 gems$23.99
  • Hyper Pack - 100 gems$47.99

Questions

Is Homunculus SandBox free?
Homunculus SandBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sandbox 3D free?
Sandbox 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Homunculus SandBox or Sandbox 3D?
Sandbox 3D is rated higher. Homunculus SandBox averages 3.9 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Sandbox 3D averages 4.1 from 853 ratings.
Do Homunculus SandBox or Sandbox 3D have ads?
Homunculus SandBox shows ads; Sandbox 3D does not.
Which is updated more often, Homunculus SandBox or Sandbox 3D?
Homunculus SandBox ships an update every 2 months, and Sandbox 3D every 6 days. Most recently, Homunculus SandBox was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sandbox 3D on November 2, 2026.

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