Comparison

Sandcastles... vs TABS

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

Head to head
About

Sandcastles...

Build intricate sandcastles on a virtual beach. Enjoy a relaxing experience with realistic sea sounds and unlimited sand. Unlock additional castle styles through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Build sandcastles
  • Unlimited sand
  • Seaside sounds
  • Additional castle styles
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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Conjure castles from the sand, watch the sea consume them. Features: • A simple, intuitive interface. • Unlimited sand. • Pleasant seaside sounds. A bundle of six additional styles of sandcastle is available as an In-App Purchase.

About

TABS

Discover and install custom content for a popular battle simulator. Browse thousands of mods, units, and weapons to inspire unique army creations and battle scenarios. Enhance your gameplay with instant access to exclusive content and physics-breaking abilities.

Highlights
  • DLC-style pack browsing
  • Unit and weapon concept inspiration
  • Themed army creation
  • 5000+ constantly updated mods
  • One-click mod installation
  • Exclusive secret units
  • Physics-breaking weapons
Features
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TABS - Battle Simulator Mods is a companion app for fans of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator who want more ideas for units, lineups and battle setups. Open it when you’re planning your next fight and want to try something beyond the usual default combinations. Instead of guessing what to place on each side of the battlefield, you can browse DLC-style packs, unit and weapon concepts and use them as inspiration for themed armies, challenge runs or just funny sandbox scenarios. Use the app as a reference while you play: pick a pack or idea, recreate it in TABS, watch how the battle unfolds, then come back to adjust your next setup. Install mods in seconds to create battles you’ve never imagined—then watch the absurdity unfold in glorious, janky TABS fashion. Made for TABS superfans who crave more madness, more units, and more unstoppable fun! Instant access to 5000+ constantly updated mods One-click installation for all custom units and factions Exclusive secret units and legendary warriors Physics-breaking weapons and abilities Regular content drops with seasonal themes Disclaimer: This is an unofficial app not affiliated with Landfall Games. Totally Accurate Battle Simulator and all related assets are property of their respective owners. https://totally-accurate-battle-simulator.net/privacy/ Please note: There are no free features available; a subscription is required to access all content and tools. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BtVeR6HBLii13NrOy3PerjJME8N8ZilffvLU0wzAfnc/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S42lENPlP0gvlopiCJDRhNcDdD4F4rPSUhKdAejHfVg/edit?usp=sharing Subscription Details: - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - Exclusive Access: $8.99 - Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited upon purchasing a premium subscription. - You can manage or turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. For additional information, please consult our privacy policy and terms of use.

Screenshots

Sandcastles...2 screens
TABS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sandcastles... at 3.3 against TABS's 1.6. Sandcastles... also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (45% vs 18%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Sandcastles... sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TABS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sandcastles... holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 253 and 144 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Sandcastles...'s written reviews are positive against 18% of TABS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sandcastles... ships an update every 5 days, TABS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sandcastles... versus TABS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSandcastles...TABS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (253 ratings) — better1.6 (144 ratings)
Positive reviews45.2% of reviews — better18.2% of reviews
Number of ratings253 — better144
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB197 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVectorparkOrlando Pelayo

Customer experience

Sandcastles...

All ratings251 ratings
Positive54.6%
Neutral6.8%
Negative38.6%
Written reviews347 reviews
Positive45.2%
Neutral8.6%
Negative46.1%

TABS

All ratings136 ratings
Positive14.7%
Neutral1.5%
Negative83.8%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative78.8%

Bugs and requests

Sandcastles...

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional lag or performance issues
  • Inconsistent wave behavior, sometimes gets stuck

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow users to control the wave timing
  • Introduce more variety in castle designs and building options
  • Add gameplay elements like challenges or scoring
  • Expand the app with new environments beyond just the beach

TABS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sandcastles...

One-time1
  • All Sandcastle Styles$1.99
2 purchases

TABS

Subscriptions2
  • Exclusive3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Exclusive Access3 Days trial$8.997 Days

Questions

Is Sandcastles... free?
Sandcastles... is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TABS free?
TABS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sandcastles... or TABS?
Sandcastles... is rated higher. Sandcastles... averages 3.3 out of 5 from 253 ratings, while TABS averages 1.6 from 144 ratings.
Do Sandcastles... or TABS have ads?
Neither Sandcastles... nor TABS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sandcastles... or TABS?
Sandcastles... ships an update every 5 days, and TABS every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sandcastles... was updated on November 2, 2026 and TABS on November 5, 2026.

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