# Sandbox 3D vs Tricky Machines

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sandbox 3D | Tricky Machines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (853 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-3d/id1446635457/reviews) | **[4.5 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricky-machines/id1536951057/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **853** | 106 |
| Positive reviews | 70.5% of reviews | **83.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 305 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wladyslaw Jewloszewicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166916654) | [Peter Soltesz](https://appshunter.io/developer/421763108) |

## 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


### Tricky Machines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricky-machines/id1536951057)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 undos | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 undos | $1.99 | one-time |
| unlimited undo | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*