Comparison

Sandbox vs Nirin

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sandbox

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
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Welcome to the Sandbox Coloring Universe and be ready to become a lover of the coloring of tiny pixel art. Four facts about Sandbox: • Children feel how light, sweet and funny Sandbox is and that it's made just for them. It’s like cartoons, but they can participate in the performance, not only watch. • Parents know it’s a great way for the whole family to spend time together. No Ads. Only safe art. • Specialists know Sandbox is a great opportunity to work on your children’s or parents’ drawing and motor skills. • Teachers know Sandbox is a great way to teach their kids or students basic number recognition and how to use a legend. Features available for all: • Search whatever you want, fruits, lips, gadgets, cats or maybe easy art. Handy search feature filters all content for you. • Magic Round Button helps you to find similar art. Just try it and you'll love it. • Collections give you an opportunity to organize all your art in the app. • Free Drawing Mode lets you practice drawing pixel art. The best art will be featured. • Turning your photos from the gallery into pixel art. No words needed. • Hints highlight the most interesting art especially for you. The Sandbox membership gives you an access to all the tiny pixel art in the application. Try the 7 day trial period and if you enjoy Sandbox, do nothing and your membership automatically continues for as long as you choose to remain a member. The base subscription fee will be 2.99$/week after the 7 day trial period or 7.99$/month or 39.99$/year. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. An account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of your selected plan. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings on the device. Terms of Service: https://sandbox.love/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://sandbox.love/privacy.html Best regards, Sandbox Team [with love]

About

Nirin

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Nirin – Your Gateway to Relaxation and Inspiration Nirin is a simple and accessible app designed for effortless listening to guided meditations and dream journeys in English and German. With a focus on relaxation and inspiration, Nirin helps you find the perfect audio experience with just a few taps. Key Features: Easy-to-Use Interface – Large buttons and high contrast ensure a seamless experience, especially for users with limited vision. Smart Audio Selection – Choose a random audio from your previously played files or explore newly downloaded ones you haven’t listened to yet. Full Audio Library – Browse all available audio files, including both downloaded and remote options, with category-based filtering for easy navigation. Download Control – Long-press a filename to download a specific file, or if it’s already stored, remove it from your device with another long press. Whether you're looking for deep relaxation, guided imagery, or soothing meditations, Nirin provides an intuitive and enjoyable way to explore and listen. Download now and start your journey with Nirin.

Screenshots

Sandbox3 screens
Nirin3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nirin at none against Sandbox's 5. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sandbox sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Nirin asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Sandbox versus Nirin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSandboxNirin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (978K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings978K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexey GrigorkinROBIN PHILLIP FEDERICO GESKE

Bugs and requests

Sandbox

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Palette not showing completed colors correctly
  • Zooming and panning issues
  • Offline mode issues

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Tracking stats like total pictures colored

Nirin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Sandbox

Subscriptions5
  • Gorgeous Sandbox7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Sandbox.$3.491 Month
  • Pandy's Sandbox$7.991 Month
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  • Annual Sandbox.$19.491 Year
  • Handsome Sandbox$39.991 Year
None

Nirin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sandbox free?
Sandbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nirin free?
Nirin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sandbox or Nirin have ads?
Neither Sandbox nor Nirin shows ads.

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