# Sandbox vs Pixel.Fun2

The clearest difference is rating: Sandbox at 4.7 against Pixel.Fun2's 3.7. Sandbox also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (71% vs 38%). Pixel.Fun2's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Pixel.Fun2 sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sandbox holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sandbox has 978K ratings behind it against 118, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Sandbox's written reviews are positive against 38% of Pixel.Fun2's.

Sandbox ships an update every 2 days, Pixel.Fun2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sandbox | Pixel.Fun2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (978K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-pixel-art-coloring/id1237405816/reviews)** | [3.7 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelfun2/id1512142833/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **978K** | 118 |
| Positive reviews | **70.9% of reviews** | 37.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 10 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexey Grigorkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1023358977) | [DoMobile Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/523576985) |

## 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


### Pixel.Fun2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelfun2/id1512142833)

Restore color to a lost island by painting objects pixel by pixel. Choose from various islands or individual pictures to create pixel art collections. Enjoy a relaxing coloring experience with helpful tools and share your creations.

**Highlights:** Exclusive pixel art islands, Color by number gameplay, Original beautiful pictures, Abundant categories, Switchable island styles, Speed-up props, Short video sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP (Monthly) | $8.99 | per month |
| VIP (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Coins Pack 2XS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack XS | $1.99 | one-time |
| Master key 0 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Combo Gift Pack S0 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Key (VIP) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Key | $5.99 | one-time |
| Master key 1(VIP) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Master key 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Master key(VIP) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack M | $9.99 | one-time |
| Combo Gift Pack M0 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Master key | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Cute and appealing art style
- 💡 Variety of coloring options (daily, worlds, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent network errors preventing progress
- 🐛 Disappearing numbers/elements when zooming in
- 🔁 Repeated crashes and loss of progress
- 💰 Excessive ads and expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to unlock new islands due to network errors
- Inability to log in or sync progress across devices
- Frequent crashes and freezes, especially when zooming

**Requested features**

- Add new worlds/islands regularly
- Fix network/login issues
- Improve stability and reduce bugs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sandbox free?

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

### Is Pixel.Fun2 free?

Pixel.Fun2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sandbox or Pixel.Fun2?

Sandbox is rated higher. Sandbox averages 4.7 out of 5 from 978K ratings, while Pixel.Fun2 averages 3.7 from 118 ratings.

### Do Sandbox or Pixel.Fun2 have ads?

Pixel.Fun2 shows ads; Sandbox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sandbox or Pixel.Fun2?

Sandbox ships an update every 2 days, and Pixel.Fun2 every 2 months. Most recently, Sandbox was updated on October 27, 2026 and Pixel.Fun2 on October 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.*