# Sandbox vs TV2 Play

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sandbox at 71% against TV2 Play's 2%. Sandbox also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (978K vs 2). TV2 Play's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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. TV2 Play asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sandbox holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sandbox has 978K ratings behind it against 2, 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 2% of TV2 Play's.

Sandbox ships an update every 2 days, TV2 Play every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sandbox | TV2 Play |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (978K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-pixel-art-coloring/id1237405816/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv2-play/id1576694205/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **978K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **70.8% of reviews** | 1.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Alexey Grigorkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1023358977) | [MTM-SBS Zrt.](https://appshunter.io/developer/853685900) |

## 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


### TV2 Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv2-play/id1576694205)

This app offers a user-friendly video platform with personalized recommendations for popular TV shows, series, and past hits from the TV2 Group. Enjoy exclusive content and catch up on your favorite programs anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Personalized recommendations, Extensive library of TV shows and series, Catch up on past programs, Exclusive content, User-friendly interface, Search and filter options

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sandbox free?

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

### Is TV2 Play free?

TV2 Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sandbox or TV2 Play?

Sandbox is rated higher. Sandbox averages 4.7 out of 5 from 978K ratings, while TV2 Play averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Sandbox or TV2 Play have ads?

Neither Sandbox nor TV2 Play shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sandbox or TV2 Play?

Sandbox ships an update every 2 days, and TV2 Play every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sandbox was updated on November 1, 2026 and TV2 Play 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.*