# Pixel Cave 2018 vs SandBox

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixel Cave 2018 at 75% against SandBox's 37%. Pixel Cave 2018 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). SandBox's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 27 months) and ratings volume (46K vs 6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Pixel Cave 2018 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SandBox has 46K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Pixel Cave 2018's written reviews are positive against 37% of SandBox's.

Pixel Cave 2018 ships an update every 27 months, SandBox every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Cave 2018 | SandBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-cave-2018/id1327692439/reviews)** | [4.6 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-sand-box/id1547780686/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **46K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 36.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 5 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Zolotov](https://appshunter.io/developer/324462547) | [TINYSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/960613741) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Cave 2018

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-cave-2018/id1327692439)

Experience a retro-style flight simulator through a pixelated cave. Enjoy real-time synthesized music and simple one-touch controls for an immersive retro gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Retro pixel graphics and effects, Real-time synthesized music, One-touch control, Flight simulation gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SandBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-sand-box/id1547780686)

Explore a particle physics playground with full rotation and a wide variety of elements. Combine different substances to create fascinating interactions and discover new reactions. This app offers a relaxing and creative experience for users of all ages.

**Highlights:** Full rotation capabilities, Wide range of interactive elements, Create new reactions and elements, Realistic and satisfying particles, Thermal vision mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and calming
- 🚀 Decent graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔒 Forced ads and refills
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Limited resources

**Reported bugs**

- Level 50 is impossible to complete
- Certain materials like rock have glitches
- App crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More materials and elements
- Ability to save and load creations
- Larger sandbox area
- More realistic physics and behaviors


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Cave 2018 free?

Pixel Cave 2018 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SandBox free?

SandBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Cave 2018 or SandBox?

Pixel Cave 2018 is rated higher. Pixel Cave 2018 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SandBox averages 4.6 from 46K ratings.

### Do Pixel Cave 2018 or SandBox have ads?

SandBox shows ads; Pixel Cave 2018 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Cave 2018 or SandBox?

Pixel Cave 2018 ships an update every 27 months, and SandBox every 3 months. Most recently, Pixel Cave 2018 was updated on October 24, 2026 and SandBox on October 31, 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.*