# Sandbox XL vs Lava Runner Arcade

The clearest difference is rating: Lava Runner Arcade at 4.9 against Sandbox XL's 3.7. Lava Runner Arcade also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 61%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Sandbox XL's advantage is ratings volume (53 vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sandbox XL sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lava Runner Arcade asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lava Runner Arcade holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sandbox XL has 53 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Sandbox XL's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lava Runner Arcade's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sandbox XL | Lava Runner Arcade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-xl/id1255983928/reviews) | **[4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lava-runner-arcade/id6775930581/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 24 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raffaele Amuso](https://appshunter.io/developer/912157295) | [Brandon Egnarski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747297207) |

## 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 |


### Lava Runner Arcade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lava-runner-arcade/id6775930581)

Navigate a house filled with molten lava by jumping and sprinting across furniture. Master precise timing to overcome obstacles and collect coins. Unlock new character skins to customize your runner.

**Highlights:** Arcade-style stage runs, Collect and spend coins, Unlock epic skins, Heart and checkpoint systems, Automatic saves

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sandbox XL free?

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

### Is Lava Runner Arcade free?

Lava Runner Arcade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sandbox XL or Lava Runner Arcade?

Lava Runner Arcade is rated higher. Sandbox XL averages 3.7 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Lava Runner Arcade averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do Sandbox XL or Lava Runner Arcade have ads?

Sandbox XL shows ads; Lava Runner Arcade does not.

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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.*