# Sandbox 3D vs Sandbox Experimental

The clearest difference is ads: Sandbox 3D at none against Sandbox Experimental's shown. Sandbox 3D also leads on ratings volume (852 vs 19). Sandbox Experimental's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sandbox 3D sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Sandbox Experimental sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sandbox Experimental holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sandbox 3D has 852 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Sandbox 3D's written reviews are positive against 64% of Sandbox Experimental's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sandbox 3D | Sandbox Experimental |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (852 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-3d/id1446635457/reviews) | **[4.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-experimental/id1601115569/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **852** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **70.5% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 305 MB | 385 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Wladyslaw Jewloszewicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166916654) | [Ihor Pidhainyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529595470) |

## 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


### Sandbox Experimental

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-experimental/id1601115569)

Engage in a third-person physical sandbox game with a vast open world. Build creations with friends, utilize a variety of weapons and vehicles, and enjoy multiplayer online gameplay.

**Highlights:** Third-person sandbox gameplay, Open world exploration, Multiplayer online mode, Building mechanics, Variety of weapons, Vehicles

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crystals +100 (CR) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Money +90000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crystals +300 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crystals +750 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Money +200000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Money +320000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crystals +1400 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Money +500000 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack Car , Jetpack , AdsBlock | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sandbox 3D free?

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

### Is Sandbox Experimental free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sandbox 3D or Sandbox Experimental?

Sandbox Experimental is rated higher. Sandbox 3D averages 4.1 out of 5 from 852 ratings, while Sandbox Experimental averages 4.4 from 19 ratings.

### Do Sandbox 3D or Sandbox Experimental have ads?

Sandbox Experimental shows ads; Sandbox 3D does not.

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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.*