# Sandbox vs My Pixels

The clearest difference is monetization model: My Pixels at freemium against Sandbox's subscription. My Pixels also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). Sandbox's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (978K vs 1.5K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sandbox sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and My Pixels sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sandbox against 4.7 for My Pixels. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sandbox has 978K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Sandbox's written reviews are positive against 74% of My Pixels's.

Sandbox ships an update every 2 days, My Pixels monthly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sandbox | My Pixels |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (978K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-pixel-art-coloring/id1237405816/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-pixels/id1314388153/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **978K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | 70.9% of reviews | **74.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 10 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexey Grigorkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1023358977) | [Crimson Pine Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/979888652) |

## 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


### My Pixels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-pixels/id1314388153)

Engage in a relaxing pixel art coloring experience with hundreds of original images. Support artists while enjoying a vast library of content. Future updates will include a sandbox mode for creating your own pixel art.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of original pictures, Color by numbers, Unlimited content, Support pixel artists, Sandbox Mode (upcoming)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Membership | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Access | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfying coloring experience
- 💡 Ability to create own patterns
- 😊 Helps with anxiety and relaxation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches when revisiting completed areas
- 🔒 Lack of way to cancel subscription
- 💰 Some content locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- App not working on older devices
- Frequent crashes and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Indication when a color is completed
- More variety in available artwork
- Ability to save and share custom creations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sandbox free?

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

### Is My Pixels free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sandbox or My Pixels?

Sandbox is rated higher. Sandbox averages 4.7 out of 5 from 978K ratings, while My Pixels averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Sandbox or My Pixels have ads?

Neither Sandbox nor My Pixels shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sandbox or My Pixels?

Sandbox ships an update every 2 days, and My Pixels monthly. Most recently, Sandbox was updated on October 26, 2026 and My Pixels on October 26, 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.*