# Alien Invaders AR vs Green Sandbox

The clearest difference is rating: Green Sandbox at 4.5 against Alien Invaders AR's 4.0. Green Sandbox also leads on ratings volume (245 vs 17). Alien Invaders AR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Green Sandbox sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Alien Invaders AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Green Sandbox holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Green Sandbox has 245 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Alien Invaders AR's written reviews are positive against 82% of Green Sandbox's.

Alien Invaders AR ships an update every 10 days, Green Sandbox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alien Invaders AR | Green Sandbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-invaders-ar/id1415100650/reviews) | **[4.5 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/green-sandbox/id6504775434/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **245** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **82.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 252 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Anirudh Natarajan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524167253) | [Liudmyla Petryshyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024436268) |

## What reviewers say

### Alien Invaders AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-invaders-ar/id1415100650)

Engage in an augmented reality shooter where you defend your city from alien invaders. This game places aliens around you, allowing for gameplay anywhere without needing a specific surface. Adjust difficulty settings to customize your experience.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality gameplay, Playable anywhere, Alien radar system, Adjustable difficulty settings

**In-app purchases:** none


### Green Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/green-sandbox/id6504775434)

Unleash your creativity in a dynamic sandbox game. Build anything you can imagine, engage in thrilling simulations, and conquer challenging boss fights. Connect with a global community to share creations and explore endless possibilities.

**Highlights:** Build and craft anything, Engage in thrilling simulations, Intense boss fights, Connect and collaborate with players, Discover and unlock new content, Intuitive building tools

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Level 1 energy armor | $1.99 | one-time |
| Discounted lvl 2 energy armor | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jet legs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Happy Gun Unlock! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Level 2 energy armor | $2.99 | one-time |
| Discounted lvl 3 energy armor | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mono wheel | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mechanic Legs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Level 3 energy armor | $3.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Mega Pack Sale! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Minigun Man | $5.99 | one-time |
| Spider Pack FLASH SALE! | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Awards with Sale! | $7.99 | one-time |
| Clock Titan | $8.99 | one-time |
| Mech killer! | $8.99 | one-time |
| Mechanical Titanium | $8.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Mega Pack! | $8.99 | one-time |
| Green Hulk | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Spider Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Awards! | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game overall
- 👍 Love this game
- 👍 Good game
- 👍 So cool
- 👍 Awesome

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too much paid content
- 💸 Expensive items
- 💸 Too many ads
- 💸 Forced to review
- 💸 Ads interfere with gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Titans deleted, need re-download
- Time limit on daily rewards

**Requested features**

- Make it free
- Add game money
- Less ads
- Add punching
- Add a gun that shoots waves


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alien Invaders AR free?

Alien Invaders AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Green Sandbox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alien Invaders AR or Green Sandbox?

Green Sandbox is rated higher. Alien Invaders AR averages 4.0 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Green Sandbox averages 4.5 from 245 ratings.

### Do Alien Invaders AR or Green Sandbox have ads?

Green Sandbox shows ads; Alien Invaders AR does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alien Invaders AR or Green Sandbox?

Alien Invaders AR ships an update every 10 days, and Green Sandbox every 3 weeks. Most recently, Alien Invaders AR was updated on October 24, 2026 and Green Sandbox on October 21, 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.*