# Playground AR vs Warbox Sandbox

The clearest difference is rating: Warbox Sandbox at 4.6 against Playground AR's 3.9. Warbox Sandbox also leads on ratings volume (8K vs 16) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Playground AR's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Playground AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Warbox Sandbox sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Warbox Sandbox holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Warbox Sandbox has 8K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Playground AR's written reviews are positive against 59% of Warbox Sandbox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Playground AR ships an update every 3 weeks, Warbox Sandbox weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Playground AR | Warbox Sandbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playground-ar-physics-sandbox/id1305282341/reviews) | **[4.6 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warbox-sandbox/id1604655318/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **8K** |
| Positive reviews | **65.8% of reviews** | 58.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 686 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Marc Sureda](https://appshunter.io/developer/657241759) | [Savva Madar](https://appshunter.io/developer/830060998) |

## What reviewers say

### Playground AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playground-ar-physics-sandbox/id1305282341)

Transform your space into an augmented reality physics sandbox. Build intricate structures, design functional machines, and unleash epic destruction with realistic physics. Play with friends in real-time and capture your creations.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality physics sandbox, Infinite construction with diverse blocks, Design functional machines with joints and wheels, Realistic physics simulations, Control RC vehicles, Multiplayer and social sharing, In-game screenshot tool

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Blocks | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing AR experience
- 🎮 Fun sandbox gameplay
- 🔥 Great physics engine
- 💫 Impressive AR detection
- 👍 Intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Difficulty in surface detection
- 🤖 Limited NPC/character options
- 🔒 Locked content behind ads
- 🔀 Multiplayer functionality not working

**Reported bugs**

- Devices unable to detect surfaces properly
- Saved creations not persisting across sessions
- Controls for vehicles/devices not intuitive
- Occasional freezing and crashing of the app
- Incompatibility issues with certain device models

**Requested features**

- Add human/character models to interact with
- Implement liquids and more environmental elements
- Introduce terraforming and customizable terrain
- Provide more building/creation tools and options
- Enable seamless multiplayer and sharing of creations


### Warbox Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warbox-sandbox/id1604655318)

Create and simulate epic battles with diverse units and weapons from different eras. Experiment with endless combinations and jump into the action yourself to determine the ultimate victor. Rewrite history and become a legend in this ultimate battle simulator.

**Highlights:** Create custom battles, Combine units from different eras, Experiment with weapon combinations, Jump into the action firsthand, Simulate epic clashes, Unlock premium content

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Warbox Sandbox Premium (M) | $2.99 | per month |
| Warbox Sandbox Premium (M.2) | $3.99 | per month |
| Warbox Sandbox Premium (M.3) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🔒 Decent graphics
- 👍 Variety of maps and units

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔒 Premium content locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Laggy performance on some devices
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when spawning too many units
- Certain maps are unplayable due to crashes
- Graphics settings cause the game to become unstable
- Purchased premium content not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more free units and maps
- Improve AI behavior and pathfinding
- Implement customization options
- Add more game modes and scenarios
- Optimize performance for mobile devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Playground AR free?

Playground AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Warbox Sandbox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Playground AR or Warbox Sandbox?

Warbox Sandbox is rated higher. Playground AR averages 3.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Warbox Sandbox averages 4.6 from 8K ratings.

### Do Playground AR or Warbox Sandbox have ads?

Warbox Sandbox shows ads; Playground AR does not.

### Which is updated more often, Playground AR or Warbox Sandbox?

Playground AR ships an update every 3 weeks, and Warbox Sandbox weekly. Most recently, Playground AR was updated on October 29, 2026 and Warbox Sandbox on November 1, 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.*