# Sandbox Zombies vs Sandbox

Sandbox Zombies and Sandbox both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Sandbox Zombies's written reviews are positive against 48% of Sandbox's. Sandbox Zombies also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). Sandbox's advantage is ratings volume (8.4K vs 324). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sandbox Zombies sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Sandbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Sandbox Zombies against 4.4 for Sandbox. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sandbox has 8.4K ratings behind it against 324, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Sandbox Zombies's written reviews are positive against 48% of Sandbox's.

Sandbox Zombies ships an update every 11 days, Sandbox monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sandbox Zombies | Sandbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (324 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-zombies/id1352809693/reviews) | **[4.4 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-physics-simulator/id1563185441/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 324 | **8.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.5% of reviews** | 47.6% 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 | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOSS RED LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788485135) | [Tran Dinh Hung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475879763) |

## 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


### Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-physics-simulator/id1563185441)

Explore a creative sandbox world where you can mix elements to discover their reactions and create dynamic environments. Experiment with physics, build structures, and witness exciting events like explosions and growth. New modes allow for planet destruction and life cycle simulation.

**Highlights:** Element mixing and reaction discovery, World building with plants and weather, Physics experiments (fire, explosions), Planet destruction mode, Life cycle simulation mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Unique and creative concept
- 🔬 Interesting physics and chemistry experiments
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🤖 Lack of customization and control options
- 🔍 Difficulty finding certain elements

**Reported bugs**

- Certain elements not functioning as expected
- Saved files becoming corrupted
- Inconsistent performance and stability issues

**Requested features**

- Add more elements and materials to experiment with
- Implement a pause/speed up time feature
- Introduce a sandbox mode without any ads
- Allow users to save and load custom creations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sandbox Zombies free?

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

### Is Sandbox free?

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

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

Sandbox is rated higher. Sandbox Zombies averages 4.3 out of 5 from 324 ratings, while Sandbox averages 4.4 from 8.4K ratings.

### Do Sandbox Zombies or Sandbox have ads?

Sandbox shows ads; Sandbox Zombies does not.

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

Sandbox Zombies ships an update every 11 days, and Sandbox monthly. Most recently, Sandbox Zombies was updated on September 4, 2026 and Sandbox on September 24, 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.*