# Flow Particles vs SandBox

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flow Particles | SandBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-particles/id1207316999/reviews)** | [4.6 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-sand-box/id1547780686/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **46K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 36.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 57 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ECAL / Ecole cantonale d'art de Lausanne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090341014) | [TINYSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/960613741) |

## What reviewers say

### Flow Particles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-particles/id1207316999)

Manipulate electromagnetic fields to guide particles towards receptors in this physics-based puzzle game. Explore the laws of electromagnetism through engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Electromagnetism simulation, Particle manipulation, Receptor aiming puzzles, Physics-based gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SandBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-sand-box/id1547780686)

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.

**Highlights:** Full rotation capabilities, Wide range of interactive elements, Create new reactions and elements, Realistic and satisfying particles, Thermal vision mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and calming
- 🚀 Decent graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔒 Forced ads and refills
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Limited resources

**Reported bugs**

- Level 50 is impossible to complete
- Certain materials like rock have glitches
- App crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More materials and elements
- Ability to save and load creations
- Larger sandbox area
- More realistic physics and behaviors


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flow Particles free?

Flow Particles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SandBox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flow Particles or SandBox?

Flow Particles is rated higher. Flow Particles averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SandBox averages 4.6 from 46K ratings.

### Do Flow Particles or SandBox have ads?

SandBox shows ads; Flow Particles does not.

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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.*