# Battle Simulator Royale vs Cubic Sandbox

The clearest difference is update cadence: Battle Simulator Royale at every 5 months against Cubic Sandbox's every 45 months. Battle Simulator Royale also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Cubic Sandbox's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 60%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Battle Simulator Royale sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Cubic Sandbox sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Battle Simulator Royale against 3.8 for Cubic Sandbox. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 307 and 795 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Battle Simulator Royale's written reviews are positive against 69% of Cubic Sandbox's.

Battle Simulator Royale ships an update every 5 months, Cubic Sandbox every 45 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Battle Simulator Royale | Cubic Sandbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-simulator-royale/id1270013710/reviews)** | [3.8 (795 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubic-sandbox/id1457775714/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 307 | **795** |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | **68.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 45 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 237 MB | 316 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Orz Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/302792282) | [Wladyslaw Jewloszewicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166916654) |

## What reviewers say

### Battle Simulator Royale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-simulator-royale/id1270013710)

Engage in epic pixelated warfare by commanding diverse historical and fantasy units. Train your troops, design strategic formations, and battle through single levels, sandbox challenges, or competitive online arenas to become the ultimate champion.

**Highlights:** Command diverse historical and fantasy units, Train and upgrade troops, Design strategic formations, Single level campaign, Sandbox mode for testing, Online Arena for competitive play

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Cool pixel art aesthetic
- ⚔️ Entertaining battle simulator concept
- 🎯 Variety of unit types and factions
- 🔊 Realistic battle sound effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads throughout gameplay
- 🚫 Ads interrupt battles and block content
- 🌐 Network connectivity issues preventing non-sandbox modes
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- 📱 Poor camera controls

**Reported bugs**

- Network error when accessing modes other than sandbox
- Cannot upgrade troops despite having sufficient currency
- Game crashes after 3+ battles
- Ads pop up before battles end
- Game freezes after skipping ads

**Requested features**

- More unit types (knights, samurai, pikemen, mounted archers, Spartans, modern units)
- Additional maps and level variety
- More game modes and events
- Better unit upgrade system with clear tutorials
- Ad-free purchase option


### Cubic Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubic-sandbox/id1457775714)

Explore an open-world physics sandbox with friends. Manipulate objects, experiment with physics, and build structures in diverse locations. Engage in PvP and multiplayer modes with a wide array of characters and vehicles.

**Highlights:** Open-world physics sandbox, Multiplayer and PvP, Building system, Variety of characters and vehicles, Multiple locations, Extensive inventory of props and items

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Initial Pack - 3 gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack - 7 gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack - 18 gems | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pack - 40 gems | $23.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Pack - 100 gems | $47.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Nostalgia
- 👍 Good game
- 🎨 Creative sandbox

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Hackers and bugs
- 🚫 Lack of updates
- 🙅‍♂️ Abandoned by developers

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to place objects
- Getting stuck in vehicles
- Hackers taking over servers

**Requested features**

- More guns and military vehicles
- Ability to walk into buildings
- NPCs and interactive elements
- Improved anti-cheat system
- More game modes and maps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Battle Simulator Royale free?

Battle Simulator Royale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cubic Sandbox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Battle Simulator Royale or Cubic Sandbox?

Battle Simulator Royale is rated higher. Battle Simulator Royale averages 3.9 out of 5 from 307 ratings, while Cubic Sandbox averages 3.8 from 795 ratings.

### Do Battle Simulator Royale or Cubic Sandbox have ads?

Neither Battle Simulator Royale nor Cubic Sandbox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Battle Simulator Royale or Cubic Sandbox?

Battle Simulator Royale ships an update every 5 months, and Cubic Sandbox every 45 months. Most recently, Battle Simulator Royale was updated on October 21, 2026 and Cubic Sandbox on October 21, 2026.

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