# Sandbox Zombies vs Simple Sandbox 2

The clearest difference is ads: Sandbox Zombies at none against Simple Sandbox 2's shown. Sandbox Zombies also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (84% vs 59%). Simple Sandbox 2's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 324). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sandbox Zombies sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Simple Sandbox 2 sells 28 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sandbox Zombies holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 324 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Sandbox Zombies's written reviews are positive against 59% of Simple Sandbox 2's.

Sandbox Zombies ships an update every 11 days, Simple Sandbox 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sandbox Zombies | Simple Sandbox 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (324 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-zombies/id1352809693/reviews)** | [3.9 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-sandbox-2/id1529595468/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 324 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.5% of reviews** | 58.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 837 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [MOSS RED LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788485135) | [Ihor Pidhainyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529595470) |

## What reviewers say

### Sandbox Zombies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-zombies/id1352809693)

Engage in chaotic battle simulations by creating custom levels with diverse units and a vast arsenal. Pit humans against monsters like vampires, werewolves, and ninjas, or combine their abilities for unique combat scenarios. Enjoy a regularly updated, ad-free experience with an optional one-time purchase for the full version.

**Highlights:** Custom level creation, Diverse unit types (humans, monsters, supernatural), Hybrid unit abilities, Wide arsenal of weapons, Silly and unique weapon options, Regular updates, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sandbox Zombies Unlocked | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sandbox Zombies Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun sandbox experience
- 👍 Variety of units and weapons
- 💡 Potential for great updates
- 👍 Good value for premium version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- 🔇 Lack of sound effects
- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes when playing for extended periods
- Inability to restore premium purchases after reinstallation
- Spawner and control issues when reaching entity limit

**Requested features**

- Add more weapons and units
- Implement unit control and customization
- Increase map size and entity limit
- Introduce destructible terrain and buildings
- Add sound effects and background music


### Simple Sandbox 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-sandbox-2/id1529595468)

Engage in a free, open-world sandbox game where you can build, create, and explore alone or with friends. Design your character, construct anything from houses to fortresses, and enjoy action-packed combat or thrilling races with a variety of vehicles.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer and single-player modes, Physics-based object manipulation, Character customization, World creation and building, Combat with various weapons, Vehicle racing and customization, Diverse collection of items and maps

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vip Account | $2.99 | per month |
| Game Money +80000 | $1.19 | one-time |
| Crystal Money  80 | $1.19 | one-time |
| Game Money +160000 | $1.19 | one-time |
| Crystal Money + 240 | $1.19 | one-time |
| Robot Item | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Money  +180 | $2.19 | one-time |
| Weapon Mini-Gun (MH1) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Money  300 | $3.19 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.79 | one-time |
| Apocalypse Interiors | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ukraine Plane "Mriya" | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Money  +450 | $4.19 | one-time |
| Crystal Money +1350 | $4.19 | one-time |
| Ads Block | $4.99 | one-time |
| Artic Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ukraine Army Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pack Germany | $5.99 | one-time |
| Millitary Pack Brazil | $6.99 | one-time |
| Japan_Pack_Military | $6.99 | one-time |
| Millitary USA Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Money +1000 | $8.19 | one-time |
| Game Money +1000000 | $8.19 | one-time |
| Crystal Money +3000 | $8.99 | one-time |
| WW2 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Apocalypse_pack | $11.49 | one-time |
| Wasteland All Pack | $13.49 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle Pack | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 More Vehicle Functions
- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Impressive game
- 👍 Lovely game
- 👍 Best game ever

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Crashes
- 🐛 Invisible props and cars
- 🐛 Disconnection issues
- 🐛 Ads issues

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible props and cars
- Disconnection issues
- Ads not closable
- Purchases not working
- Saving issues

**Requested features**

- Add brake lights and turn signals
- Add AI traffic
- Add ability to switch accounts
- Add working missiles and building destruction physics
- Add more trains (Shinkansen, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sandbox Zombies free?

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

### Is Simple Sandbox 2 free?

Simple Sandbox 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sandbox Zombies or Simple Sandbox 2?

Sandbox Zombies is rated higher. Sandbox Zombies averages 4.3 out of 5 from 324 ratings, while Simple Sandbox 2 averages 3.9 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Sandbox Zombies or Simple Sandbox 2 have ads?

Simple Sandbox 2 shows ads; Sandbox Zombies does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sandbox Zombies or Simple Sandbox 2?

Sandbox Zombies ships an update every 11 days, and Simple Sandbox 2 monthly. Most recently, Sandbox Zombies was updated on September 4, 2026 and Simple Sandbox 2 on September 25, 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.*