# Sandcastles... vs TABS

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.

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.

Sandcastles... holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 252 and 144 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Sandcastles...'s written reviews are positive against 18% of TABS's.

Sandcastles... ships an update every 5 days, TABS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sandcastles... | TABS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandcastles/id1238081986/reviews)** | [1.6 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabs-battle-simulator-mods/id6753200809/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **252** | 144 |
| Positive reviews | **45.2% of reviews** | 18.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 23 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vectorpark](https://appshunter.io/developer/322149017) | [Orlando Pelayo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843029207) |

## What reviewers say

### Sandcastles...

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandcastles/id1238081986)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Sandcastle Styles | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌊 Relaxing and calming experience
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and animations
- 🧘‍♀️ Helps with mindfulness and meditation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Waves come too quickly, not enough time to build
- 💰 Paid options for additional castle styles are overpriced
- 🤔 Unclear purpose or goal, lacks depth
- 🙄 Repetitive and boring for some users

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabs-battle-simulator-mods/id6753200809)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Exclusive | $0.99 | per month |
| Exclusive Access | $8.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked 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 252 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 6, 2026 and TABS on November 5, 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.*