# Sandbox vs People Sandbox Workshop

The clearest difference is rating: Sandbox at 4.7 against People Sandbox Workshop's 4.2. Sandbox also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (978K vs 609). People Sandbox Workshop's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Sandbox holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sandbox has 978K ratings behind it against 609, 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 68% of People Sandbox Workshop's.

Sandbox ships an update every 2 days, People Sandbox Workshop weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sandbox | People Sandbox Workshop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (978K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-pixel-art-coloring/id1237405816/reviews)** | [4.2 (609 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/people-sandbox-workshop/id6449602798/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **978K** | 609 |
| Positive reviews | **70.9% of reviews** | 68.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 10 MB | 460 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Alexey Grigorkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1023358977) | [Iulia Bejan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706163548) |

## 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


### People Sandbox Workshop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/people-sandbox-workshop/id6449602798)

Unleash your creativity in this physics-based sandbox game. Customize ragdoll characters, create amusing scenarios with props and obstacles, and enjoy realistic physics simulations. Share your hilarious creations for endless entertainment.

**Highlights:** Ragdoll character customization, Realistic physics simulations, Dynamic environments, Interactive props and obstacles, Creative scenario building, Shareable creations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ragdoll People Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 500 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1100 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3000 coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 6000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 😊 Positive user experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 💰 Excessive monetization
- 🤖 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Spawning issues with certain characters
- Inconsistent controls and input responsiveness
- Frequent app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add Skibidi toilet characters
- Improve physics and ragdoll behavior
- Introduce more interactive elements
- Expand character and weapon selection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sandbox free?

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

### Is People Sandbox Workshop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sandbox or People Sandbox Workshop?

Sandbox is rated higher. Sandbox averages 4.7 out of 5 from 978K ratings, while People Sandbox Workshop averages 4.2 from 609 ratings.

### Do Sandbox or People Sandbox Workshop have ads?

People Sandbox Workshop shows ads; Sandbox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sandbox or People Sandbox Workshop?

Sandbox ships an update every 2 days, and People Sandbox Workshop weekly. Most recently, Sandbox was updated on October 30, 2026 and People Sandbox Workshop on October 27, 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.*