# Sandbox 3D vs Storm Area 51 Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Storm Area 51 Simulator at 4.4 against Sandbox 3D's 4.1. Storm Area 51 Simulator also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sandbox 3D sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Storm Area 51 Simulator sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Storm Area 51 Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 853 and 460 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Sandbox 3D's written reviews are positive against 66% of Storm Area 51 Simulator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sandbox 3D | Storm Area 51 Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (853 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-3d/id1446635457/reviews) | **[4.4 (460 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-area-51-simulator/id1480969359/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **853** | 460 |
| Positive reviews | **70.5% of reviews** | 66.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 305 MB | 278 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Wladyslaw Jewloszewicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166916654) | [Mateusz Grabowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1021294777) |

## What reviewers say

### Sandbox 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-3d/id1446635457)

Explore an open-world physics sandbox with friends. Manipulate objects, experiment with physics, and build creations in diverse locations. Enjoy multiplayer freedom with customizable server rules for object creation and deletion.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer gameplay, Open-world exploration, Physics experimentation, Building system, Multiple locations, Inventory with numerous items, Vehicles (land and air)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Initial Pack - 3 gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack - 7 gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack - 18 gems | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pack - 40 gems | $23.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Pack - 100 gems | $47.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and creative sandbox game
- 🚀 Great for building and customizing
- 💡 Potential for more content and features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs, including getting stuck in vehicles
- 🔒 Lack of moderation and security, allowing hackers to take over servers
- 🤬 Inappropriate content and toxic players
- 🔋 Performance issues and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Getting stuck in vehicles
- Servers being taken over by hackers
- Crashes and performance issues
- Inability to exit the game from within a server

**Requested features**

- More guns, weapons, and vehicles
- Ability to sit in chairs and interact with furniture
- Larger build limits and more building materials
- Improved server management and anti-cheat features
- Ability to create and join friend groups/clans


### Storm Area 51 Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-area-51-simulator/id1480969359)

Engage in thrilling multiplayer battles by either storming Area 51 as an intruder or defending it as a soldier. Experience a zombie apocalypse or compete in team deathmatch and free-for-all modes.

**Highlights:** Area 51 raid simulation, Soldier defense mode, Zombie Apocalypse mode, Team Deathmatch, Deathmatch mode, Multiplayer combat

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +600 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Removing Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| +3500 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| +9000 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| +20000 Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| +45000 Gold | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🚀 Very fun
- 💡 Awesome concept
- 👍 Underrated
- 👍 Customizations and weapons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Low quality and some bugs
- 🐛 Graphics are kinda bad
- 🐛 Glitchy gameplay
- 🐛 Repetitive and boring

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent weapon spawning
- Enemies walking through walls
- Ads still show up despite purchase

**Requested features**

- Add game mode selection
- Expand Area 51 map
- Implement online multiplayer
- Add more weapons and attachments
- Introduce sandbox/custom mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sandbox 3D free?

Sandbox 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Storm Area 51 Simulator free?

Storm Area 51 Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sandbox 3D or Storm Area 51 Simulator?

Storm Area 51 Simulator is rated higher. Sandbox 3D averages 4.1 out of 5 from 853 ratings, while Storm Area 51 Simulator averages 4.4 from 460 ratings.

### Do Sandbox 3D or Storm Area 51 Simulator have ads?

Neither Sandbox 3D nor Storm Area 51 Simulator shows ads.

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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.*