# Sandbox vs Target For Today helper

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Target For Today helper at none against Sandbox's 5. Target For Today helper also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Sandbox's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (978K vs 1). On price, 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. Target For Today helper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Target For Today helper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sandbox has 978K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sandbox ships an update every 2 days, Target For Today helper every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sandbox | Target For Today helper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (978K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-pixel-art-coloring/id1237405816/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/target-for-today-helper/id1551312313/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **978K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 70.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 10 MB | 27 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) | [Les Klein](https://appshunter.io/developer/591670507) |

## 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


### Target For Today helper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/target-for-today-helper/id1551312313)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sandbox free?

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

### Is Target For Today helper free?

Target For Today helper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sandbox or Target For Today helper?

Target For Today helper is rated higher. Sandbox averages 4.7 out of 5 from 978K ratings, while Target For Today helper averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sandbox or Target For Today helper have ads?

Neither Sandbox nor Target For Today helper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sandbox or Target For Today helper?

Sandbox ships an update every 2 days, and Target For Today helper every 4 months. Most recently, Sandbox was updated on October 28, 2026 and Target For Today helper on October 24, 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.*