# Sandbox XL vs Sandbox Experimental

The clearest difference is rating: Sandbox Experimental at 4.4 against Sandbox XL's 3.7. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sandbox XL sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sandbox Experimental sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sandbox Experimental holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Sandbox XL's written reviews are positive against 64% of Sandbox Experimental's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sandbox XL | Sandbox Experimental |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-xl/id1255983928/reviews) | **[4.4 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-experimental/id1601115569/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 385 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Raffaele Amuso](https://appshunter.io/developer/912157295) | [Ihor Pidhainyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529595470) |

## What reviewers say

### Sandbox XL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-xl/id1255983928)

Engage in a fun, physics-based sandbox game where you can interact with numerous elements like water, magma, and fire. Simulate natural phenomena to create volcanoes, lakes, and geysers, and enjoy experimenting with the laws of nature.

**Highlights:** Physics-based sandbox gameplay, Interact with water, magma, acid, sand, fire, gunpowder, oil, wood, Create volcanoes, lakes, seas, geysers, Simulate physical phenomena, Experiment with nature's laws

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ad | $1.99 | one-time |


### Sandbox Experimental

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-experimental/id1601115569)

Engage in a third-person physical sandbox game with a vast open world. Build creations with friends, utilize a variety of weapons and vehicles, and enjoy multiplayer online gameplay.

**Highlights:** Third-person sandbox gameplay, Open world exploration, Multiplayer online mode, Building mechanics, Variety of weapons, Vehicles

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crystals +100 (CR) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Money +90000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crystals +300 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crystals +750 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Money +200000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Money +320000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crystals +1400 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Money +500000 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack Car , Jetpack , AdsBlock | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sandbox XL free?

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

### Is Sandbox Experimental free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sandbox XL or Sandbox Experimental?

Sandbox Experimental is rated higher. Sandbox XL averages 3.7 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Sandbox Experimental averages 4.4 from 20 ratings.

### Do Sandbox XL or Sandbox Experimental have ads?

Both Sandbox XL and Sandbox Experimental show ads.

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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.*