Comparison

Sandbox 3D vs Tricky Machines

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sandbox 3D

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
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Sandbox 3D is an open-world physical sandbox where you can manipulate various objects and experiment with physics with your friends. Features: - Multiplayer - Free world - 5+ locations - 10+ characters - 10+ vehicles (land and air) - 150+ items in inventory - Building system ● In public mode, everyone can create and delete not only their objects, but also others. In this case, the creator of the server can block access to create or delete objects on the server. ● In private mode, everyone can create objects, but only their owners can delete them. When you exit the server, all objects created by the player are deleted. The server owner cannot block access to creating and deleting objects, nor can he delete them himself.

About

Tricky Machines

Experience a physics-based racing game with challenging tracks featuring jumps, puzzles, and drifting. Master different car types and overcome unique obstacles like heavy machinery and tight parking spots. Learn from top player replays to perfect your racing technique.

Highlights
  • Physics-based racing
  • Challenging tracks with puzzles and shortcuts
  • Drifting mechanics
  • Diverse vehicle types
  • Heavy machine and parking challenges
  • First-person view parking
Features
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Tricky Machines is a physics based racing game. Get the best times on tracks that may include jumps, physical puzzles, shortcuts or just drifting on a racetrack. Watch replays from the best players to improve your technique. You can drive sports cars of rear wheel drive, front wheel drive or all wheel drive with different mechanical traits. Some tracks include heavy machines, boats, or segmented trucks, which need to be parked into tight spots at the end of the course. First person view parking is forced on some maps.

Screenshots

Sandbox 3D4 screens
Tricky Machines4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tricky Machines at 4.5 against Sandbox 3D's 4.1. Tricky Machines also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 71%). Sandbox 3D's advantage is ratings volume (853 vs 106). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tricky Machines holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sandbox 3D has 853 ratings behind it against 106, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Sandbox 3D's written reviews are positive against 83% of Tricky Machines's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sandbox 3D ships an update every 6 days, Tricky Machines every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sandbox 3D versus Tricky Machines: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSandbox 3DTricky Machines
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (853 ratings)4.5 (106 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.5% of reviews83.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings853 — better106
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size305 MB12 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperWladyslaw JewloszewiczPeter Soltesz

Customer experience

Sandbox 3D

All ratings853 ratings
Positive75.8%
Neutral7.0%
Negative17.1%
Written reviews339 reviews
Positive70.5%
Neutral10.6%
Negative18.9%

Tricky Machines

All ratings105 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative12.0%

Bugs and requests

Sandbox 3D

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

7 requests
  • 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
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  • More maps, environments, and NPCs
  • Better monetization model and ways to earn in-game currency

Tricky Machines

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Sandbox 3D

One-time5
  • Initial Pack - 3 gems$2.99
  • Medium Pack - 7 gems$5.99
  • Large Pack - 18 gems$11.99
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  • Ultra Pack - 40 gems$23.99
  • Hyper Pack - 100 gems$47.99
3 purchases

Tricky Machines

One-time3
  • 200 undos$0.99
  • 1000 undos$1.99
  • unlimited undo$4.99

Questions

Is Sandbox 3D free?
Sandbox 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tricky Machines free?
Tricky Machines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sandbox 3D or Tricky Machines?
Tricky Machines is rated higher. Sandbox 3D averages 4.1 out of 5 from 853 ratings, while Tricky Machines averages 4.5 from 106 ratings.
Do Sandbox 3D or Tricky Machines have ads?
Neither Sandbox 3D nor Tricky Machines shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sandbox 3D or Tricky Machines?
Sandbox 3D ships an update every 6 days, and Tricky Machines every 4 days. Most recently, Sandbox 3D was updated on October 26, 2026 and Tricky Machines on October 21, 2026.

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