Flow Particles vs SandBox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flow Particles
Manipulate electromagnetic fields to guide particles towards receptors in this physics-based puzzle game. Explore the laws of electromagnetism through engaging gameplay.
- Electromagnetism simulation
- Particle manipulation
- Receptor aiming puzzles
- Physics-based gameplay
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Flow Particles is a game inspired by the laws of electromagnetism. By changing the electromagnetic field, try to aim the particles toward the receptors. A project by Pietro Alberti ECAL/ Bachelor Media Interaction Design. Game made as a part of the advanced Interaction course led by Gael Hugo assisted by Tibor Udvari and Laura Perrenoud.
SandBox
Explore a particle physics playground with full rotation and a wide variety of elements. Combine different substances to create fascinating interactions and discover new reactions. This app offers a relaxing and creative experience for users of all ages.
- Full rotation capabilities
- Wide range of interactive elements
- Create new reactions and elements
- Realistic and satisfying particles
- Thermal vision mode
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Immerse yourself in the complete particle sandbox experience with full rotation capabilities. Explore a wide range of different elements and watch as they interact with each other to create fascinating results. Features: • Specialists understand that the sandbox is the perfect place to unleash your creativity. • Teachers recognize that the sandbox is an ideal tool for teaching about item reactions and how to create new elements. • Play sand with thermal vision, reminiscent of the popular game Garry's Mod (gmod). • This innovative and awesome concept is loads of fun with the sandbox, and I can't wait to upgrade! • The particles in the sandbox are very realistic, satisfying, and relaxing. Combine elements to create new reactions and even blow up floating sandbox or ragdoll sandbox 2 for even more excitement!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flow Particles at 100% against SandBox's 37%. Flow Particles also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). SandBox's advantage is ratings volume (46K vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Flow Particles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SandBox has 46K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Flow Particles's written reviews are positive against 37% of SandBox's.
| Parameter | Flow Particles | SandBox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.6 (46K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 36.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 46K — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 219 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ECAL / Ecole cantonale d'art de Lausanne | TINYSOFT |
Customer experience
Flow Particles
SandBox
Bugs and requests
Flow Particles
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
SandBox
Reported bugs
3 issues- Level 50 is impossible to complete
- Certain materials like rock have glitches
- App crashes and freezes
Requested features
4 requests- More materials and elements
- Ability to save and load creations
- Larger sandbox area
- More realistic physics and behaviors
In-app purchases
Flow Particles
No in-app purchases
SandBox
No in-app purchases
