# Sandbox vs Divoom

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Divoom at none against Sandbox's 5. Divoom also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Sandbox's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 44%) and ratings volume (977K vs 12K). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sandbox sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Divoom asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sandbox against 4.7 for Divoom. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sandbox has 977K ratings behind it against 12K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Sandbox's written reviews are positive against 44% of Divoom's.

Sandbox ships an update every 4 days, Divoom every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sandbox | Divoom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (977K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-pixel-art-coloring/id1237405816/reviews) | [4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divoom-pixel-art-community/id1237452417/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **977K** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 44.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexey Grigorkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1023358977) | [Divoom Lab (Hong Kong) International Co.,Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/989167211) |

## What reviewers say

### Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-pixel-art-coloring/id1237405816)

Engage in a pixel art coloring experience with a vast library of images. This app offers a fun and educational activity for children and families, promoting creativity and skill development. Turn your own photos into pixel art or explore a free drawing mode.

**Highlights:** Pixel art coloring by number, Photo to pixel art conversion, Free drawing mode, Searchable art library, Magic Round Button for similar art, Art collections, Hints for interesting art

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gorgeous Sandbox | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Sandbox. | $3.49 | per month |
| Pandy's Sandbox | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual Sandbox. | $19.49 | per year |
| Handsome Sandbox | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing and addictive
- 👍 Wide variety of pictures
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Animated pictures
- 👍 Ability to create own drawings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many good pictures locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Issues with color palette not showing completed colors
- 🐛 Glitches with zooming and panning
- 🔋 Battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Palette not showing completed colors correctly
- Zooming and panning issues
- Offline mode issues

**Requested features**

- Add search bar to find specific pictures
- Separate completed pictures from unfinished ones
- Ability to import and color own photos
- Progressive difficulty levels
- Collaborative coloring with friends


### Divoom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divoom-pixel-art-community/id1237452417)

Create, share, and discover pixel art animations with a global community. This app offers professional drawing tools, animation features, and a point redemption program for free products. Participate in contests and convert images or GIFs into pixel art.

**Highlights:** Pixel art editor with layers, Animation creation tools, Online pixel art gallery, Community interaction and sharing, Import/export designs, Color by Number games, Point redemption program

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Amazing
- 🤩 Awesome
- 🎨 Great for pixel art
- 👍 Cute community
- 🎉 Fantastic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy
- 🔍 Difficult to use
- 🤖 Bots in community
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🔒 Concerns around safety/privacy

**Reported bugs**

- Login/registration issues
- Crashes/freezes
- Disconnection problems
- Alarm/clock malfunctions
- Inaccurate weather data

**Requested features**

- Folders for favorite art
- Randomize art in custom channels
- Customize clock format/color
- Add pomodoro timer
- More weather/data integrations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sandbox free?

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

### Is Divoom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sandbox or Divoom?

Sandbox and Divoom are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 977K and 12K ratings respectively.

### Do Sandbox or Divoom have ads?

Neither Sandbox nor Divoom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sandbox or Divoom?

Sandbox ships an update every 4 days, and Divoom every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sandbox was updated on September 25, 2026 and Divoom on September 23, 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.*