# Homunculus SandBox vs Guts Out

The clearest difference is price: Homunculus SandBox at Free against Guts Out's $2.99. Guts Out's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (93% vs 71%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Homunculus SandBox is free to download; Guts Out costs $2.99 up front. Homunculus SandBox sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Guts Out sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Guts Out holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guts Out has 1.5K ratings behind it against 85, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Homunculus SandBox's written reviews are positive against 93% of Guts Out's.

Homunculus SandBox ships an update every 2 months, Guts Out fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Homunculus SandBox | Guts Out |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homunculus-sandbox/id1195679014/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guts-out/id6448253930/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 85 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#197** |
| Size | 98 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [John Ayala](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195679013) | [VISIO BOREALIS MB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061705605) |

## What reviewers say

### Homunculus SandBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homunculus-sandbox/id1195679014)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PACK 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Amphibian Egg | $0.99 | one-time |
| COINS PACK 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Egg of Faberge | $2.99 | one-time |


### Guts Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guts-out/id6448253930)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Engage in a physics-based sandbox game featuring controllable ragdolls and a variety of vehicles. Unleash an arsenal of weapons and explosives to interact with destructible environments and diverse items.

**Highlights:** Controllable ragdolls, Drivable vehicles, Diverse weapons, Explosives, Destructible objects, Ragdoll interaction

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ragdoll pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Boom pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weapons pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Giga pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Easy to play
- 👍 Entertaining gore

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional lag issues
- 🐛 Weak ragdoll physics
- 🔍 Limited levels/content

**Reported bugs**

- Forced 5-star rating
- Levels not loading properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and maps
- Improved ragdoll physics
- Slow motion mode
- Additional weapons and traps
- Realistic blood/gore effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Homunculus SandBox free?

Homunculus SandBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Guts Out free?

Guts Out costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Homunculus SandBox or Guts Out?

Guts Out is rated higher. Homunculus SandBox averages 3.9 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Guts Out averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Homunculus SandBox or Guts Out have ads?

Both Homunculus SandBox and Guts Out show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Homunculus SandBox or Guts Out?

Homunculus SandBox ships an update every 2 months, and Guts Out fortnightly. Most recently, Homunculus SandBox was updated on November 11, 2026 and Guts Out 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.*