# Sandbox vs Magic Fluids

The clearest difference is price: Sandbox at Free against Magic Fluids's $4.99. Sandbox also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (978K vs 579). Magic Fluids's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (97% vs 71%). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Sandbox is free to download; Magic Fluids costs $4.99 up front. Sandbox sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Magic Fluids asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sandbox against 4.8 for Magic Fluids. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sandbox has 978K ratings behind it against 579, 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 97% of Magic Fluids's.

Sandbox ships an update every 2 days, Magic Fluids every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sandbox | Magic Fluids |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (978K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-pixel-art-coloring/id1237405816/reviews) | **[4.8 (579 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-fluids-visual-art-and-fun/id1437510558/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **978K** | 579 |
| Positive reviews | 70.9% of reviews | **96.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#116** |
| Size | 10 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexey Grigorkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1023358977) | [Mad Scientist](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437510557) |

## 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


### Magic Fluids

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-fluids-visual-art-and-fun/id1437510558)

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Experience a calming and creative fluid simulation. Interact with mesmerizing, colorful swirls that evolve into beautiful digital art. Ideal for relaxation, stress relief, and artistic expression.

**Highlights:** Fluid flow simulation, Hypnotizing motion of fluid swirls, Stress and anxiety relief, Create abstract digital art, Configurable fluid behavior, Save custom presets, Pause animation and save screenshots

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Calming and relaxing
- 💡 Highly customizable
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and fluid dynamics
- 🔍 Lots of presets and options to explore
- 💰 Worth the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Difficulty accessing menu buttons
- 🔋 Battery drain issues

**Reported bugs**

- Presets not saving properly
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to import custom background images
- Screen recording functionality
- More sound and music options
- Improved interface and UI


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sandbox free?

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

### Is Magic Fluids free?

Magic Fluids costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sandbox or Magic Fluids?

Magic Fluids is rated higher. Sandbox averages 4.7 out of 5 from 978K ratings, while Magic Fluids averages 4.8 from 579 ratings.

### Do Sandbox or Magic Fluids have ads?

Neither Sandbox nor Magic Fluids shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sandbox or Magic Fluids?

Sandbox ships an update every 2 days, and Magic Fluids every 4 months. Most recently, Sandbox was updated on October 28, 2026 and Magic Fluids 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.*