ResearchGate vs Sandbox Events
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ResearchGate
Access over 150 million scientific publications and connect with millions of researchers worldwide. Stay updated on new research in your field, track your academic stats, and download full-text articles for offline reading.
- Access 150+ million publications
- Connect with 20+ million researchers
- Stay updated on new research
- Track academic stats and reports
- Download full-texts for offline reading
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Staying connected to the world of science is even easier with the ResearchGate app. ACCESS 150+ million publication pages Discover millions of publications right on your device, from anywhere. CONNECT with 20+ million researchers Discover other researchers and potential collaborators in your field. STAY UP TO DATE on new research in your field Get updates from the people you follow, and discover new and relevant research in your home feed. TRACK YOUR STATS and get weekly reports Keep track of your reads, citations, Research Interest Score, and more, and get notified when people interact with your work. DOWNLOAD full-texts to read anytime Discover interesting research while on the go, and save it to read whenever you want. To use the app, you need to have a registered ResearchGate account and be 18+ years old.
Sandbox Events
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The Sandbox Events app allows you to engage in and access details about the event you are attending. To access the event you’re attending, download the app and enter the username and password details you were provided by your event organizer. Contact us at http://sandbox-events.com/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Sandbox Events at none against ResearchGate's shown. Sandbox Events also leads on device support (3 vs 1). ResearchGate's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 22 months). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
ResearchGate ships an update every 5 weeks, Sandbox Events every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ResearchGate | Sandbox Events |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (15K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 22 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ResearchGate GmbH | 12222078 Canada Inc |
Bugs and requests
ResearchGate
Reported bugs
5 issues- Notifications not working properly
- Inconsistent data between app and website
- Login issues with Facebook and LinkedIn
- Crashes when opening certain content
- UI elements overlapping on iPhone X/newer
Requested features
5 requests- Add iPad/tablet support
- Improve search and filtering options
- Streamline registration and account management
- Integrate question/answer functionality in app
- Provide more customization and personalization
Sandbox Events
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ResearchGate
No in-app purchases
Sandbox Events
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ResearchGate free?
Is Sandbox Events free?
Do ResearchGate or Sandbox Events have ads?
Which is updated more often, ResearchGate or Sandbox Events?
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