Comparison

Homunculus SandBox vs Cubic Sandbox

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

Head to head

Homunculus SandBox

Free

🎮 Games

★ 3.985 ratingsView app →

Cubic Sandbox

Multiplayer physical sandbox

Free

🎮 Games

★ 3.8793 ratingsView app →

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

Cubic Sandbox

Explore an open-world physics sandbox with friends. Manipulate objects, experiment with physics, and build structures in diverse locations. Engage in PvP and multiplayer modes with a wide array of characters and vehicles.

Highlights

Open-world physics sandbox
Multiplayer and PvP
Building system
Variety of characters and vehicles
Multiple locations
Extensive inventory of props and items

Features

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Cubic Sandbox is an open-world physical sandbox where you can manipulate various objects and experiment with physics with your friends. Features: - PvP - Multiplayer - Free world - 2 locations: Desert and Green Field - 10+ characters - 10+ vehicles (land and air) - 50+ buildings in inventory - 400+ props and items in inventory - Building system

Screenshots

Homunculus SandBox4 screens

Cubic Sandbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cubic Sandbox at none against Homunculus SandBox's shown. Cubic Sandbox also leads on ratings volume (793 vs 85). Homunculus SandBox's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 45 months). 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 Cubic Sandbox 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 3.8 for Cubic Sandbox. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cubic Sandbox has 793 ratings behind it against 85, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Homunculus SandBox's written reviews are positive against 69% of Cubic Sandbox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Homunculus SandBox ships an update every 2 months, Cubic Sandbox every 45 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

Homunculus SandBox versus Cubic Sandbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Homunculus SandBox	Cubic Sandbox
Price	Free	Free
Rating	3.9 (85 ratings) — better	3.8 (793 ratings)
Positive reviews	70.6% of reviews — better	68.8% of reviews
Number of ratings	85	793 — better
Update frequency	Every 2 months — better	Every 45 months
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	Yes	Yes
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	98 MB	316 MB
Age rating	12+	12+
Developer	John Ayala	Wladyslaw Jewloszewicz

Customer experience

Homunculus SandBox

All ratings81 ratings

Positive71.6%

Neutral11.1%

Negative17.3%

Written reviews68 reviews

Positive70.6%

Neutral13.2%

Negative16.2%

Cubic Sandbox

All ratings795 ratings

Positive68.8%

Neutral10.1%

Negative21.1%

Written reviews365 reviews

Positive68.8%

Neutral13.2%

Negative18.1%

Bugs and requests

Homunculus SandBox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Cubic Sandbox

Reported bugs

3 issues

Inability to place objects
Getting stuck in vehicles
Hackers taking over servers

Requested features

6 requests

More guns and military vehicles
Ability to walk into buildings
NPCs and interactive elements
Improved anti-cheat system
More game modes and maps

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Customization options

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

Cubic Sandbox

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 Cubic Sandbox free?

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

Which has better reviews, Homunculus SandBox or Cubic Sandbox?

Homunculus SandBox is rated higher. Homunculus SandBox averages 3.9 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Cubic Sandbox averages 3.8 from 793 ratings.

Do Homunculus SandBox or Cubic Sandbox have ads?

Homunculus SandBox shows ads; Cubic Sandbox does not.

Which is updated more often, Homunculus SandBox or Cubic Sandbox?

Homunculus SandBox ships an update every 2 months, and Cubic Sandbox every 45 months. Most recently, Homunculus SandBox was updated on October 26, 2026 and Cubic Sandbox on October 29, 2026.