# Amazing Frog? vs Sandbox

The clearest difference is price: Sandbox at Free against Amazing Frog?'s $7.99. Sandbox also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (8.7K vs 923). Amazing Frog?'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (64% vs 47%). On update cadence, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Sandbox is free to download; Amazing Frog? costs $7.99 up front. Amazing Frog? sells 3 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.

Sandbox holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sandbox has 8.7K ratings behind it against 923, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Amazing Frog?'s written reviews are positive against 47% of Sandbox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Amazing Frog? ships an update every 3 weeks, Sandbox monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amazing Frog? | Sandbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (923 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazing-frog/id1357696438/reviews) | **[4.4 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-physics-simulator/id1563185441/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 923 | **8.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **63.9% of reviews** | 47.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2.6 GB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FAYJU](https://appshunter.io/developer/315771084) | [Tran Dinh Hung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475879763) |

## What reviewers say

### Amazing Frog?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazing-frog/id1357696438)

Engage in chaotic, kid-friendly open-world action as a ragdoll frog in the town of Swindon. Parkour, drive, fly, and fight your way through quests, unlock rewards, and discover hidden worlds. Play solo or in 2-player split-screen.

**Highlights:** Open-world exploration, Ragdoll physics simulation, Vehicle driving and flying, Combat with various weapons, Character customization, Split-screen multiplayer, Questing and item collection

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Retro Truck | $1.99 | one-time |
| Golden Jetpack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Golden Frog | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and goofy game
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Great for killing time
- 🚀 Lots of things to explore

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Glitchy controls
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Bugs with certain features

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when leaving Swindon
- Inability to access certain apps on the Fphone
- Grappling hook and other features not working as intended
- Progress reset after updates

**Requested features**

- Bigger map like the PC version
- More costumes and skins
- Multiplayer support
- Improved camera controls
- More content and updates


### 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 Amazing Frog? free?

Amazing Frog? costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Sandbox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Amazing Frog? or Sandbox?

Sandbox is rated higher. Amazing Frog? averages 4.1 out of 5 from 923 ratings, while Sandbox averages 4.4 from 8.7K ratings.

### Do Amazing Frog? or Sandbox have ads?

Sandbox shows ads; Amazing Frog? does not.

### Which is updated more often, Amazing Frog? or Sandbox?

Amazing Frog? ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sandbox monthly. Most recently, Amazing Frog? was updated on September 27, 2026 and Sandbox on September 28, 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.*