# Galaxy Space Simulator 3D vs Space Sandbox

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Space Sandbox at 100% against Galaxy Space Simulator 3D's 40%. Space Sandbox also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13). Galaxy Space Simulator 3D's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (457 vs 5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Galaxy Space Simulator 3D sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Space Sandbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Galaxy Space Simulator 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Galaxy Space Simulator 3D has 457 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Galaxy Space Simulator 3D's written reviews are positive against 100% of Space Sandbox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galaxy Space Simulator 3D | Space Sandbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (457 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-space-simulator-3d/id1236414128/reviews)** | [2.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-sandbox/id6758065635/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **457** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 219 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Krassimir Kondarev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1236414127) | [Marcus Lam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477751548) |

## What reviewers say

### Galaxy Space Simulator 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-space-simulator-3d/id1236414128)

Create and explore your own universe with a realistic 3D space simulator. Witness celestial bodies orbit, form asteroid belts, and customize planets with various textures and skins. Save, load, and share your cosmic creations with others.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D graphics, Physics-based gravity simulation, Planet and star customization, Save, load, and pause functionality, Share creations online, Unlockable content through achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| High Res Ceres | $0.99 | one-time |
| High Res Jupiter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skybox deep space | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skybox green nebula | $0.99 | one-time |
| High Res Earth | $1.99 | one-time |
| High Res Night Earth | $1.99 | one-time |
| Add 5 more planets | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skybox nebulas clash | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock asteroid belts | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium planets bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Add 10 more planets | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock every feature in game! | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast loading
- 👍 Good graphics
- 💡 Motivating
- 👍 Fun to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow loading
- 🐛 Buggy
- 🐛 Difficult to use
- 🐛 Limits on features

**Reported bugs**

- Perpetual loading screen
- Planets and systems not functioning properly
- Zooming and navigation issues
- Frequent crashes and app not launching

**Requested features**

- Add a loading bar
- Improve navigation and controls
- Increase planet and system creation limits
- Add more advanced features (black holes, wormholes, etc.)


### Space Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-sandbox/id6758065635)

Design and evolve your own universe with realistic physics and life simulation. Explore with friends in multiplayer modes like battle royale and racing, or build together. Customize your experience and witness cosmic events unfold.

**Highlights:** Infinite celestial body creation, Realistic orbital mechanics, Terraforming and life evolution, Multiplayer modes (Battle Royale, Racing, Co-op), Time control for accelerated evolution, Character customization, 6 distinct game modes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Galaxy Space Simulator 3D free?

Galaxy Space Simulator 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Space Sandbox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Galaxy Space Simulator 3D or Space Sandbox?

Galaxy Space Simulator 3D is rated higher. Galaxy Space Simulator 3D averages 4.4 out of 5 from 457 ratings, while Space Sandbox averages 2.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Galaxy Space Simulator 3D or Space Sandbox have ads?

Neither Galaxy Space Simulator 3D nor Space Sandbox shows ads.

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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.*