# Sandbox 3D vs Warbox Sandbox

The clearest difference is rating: Warbox Sandbox at 4.6 against Sandbox 3D's 4.1. Warbox Sandbox also leads on ratings volume (8K vs 853). Sandbox 3D's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (71% vs 59%). On price, update cadence, 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 Warbox Sandbox sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Warbox Sandbox holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Warbox Sandbox has 8K ratings behind it against 853, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Sandbox 3D's written reviews are positive against 59% of Warbox Sandbox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sandbox 3D ships an update every 6 days, Warbox Sandbox every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sandbox 3D | Warbox Sandbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (853 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-3d/id1446635457/reviews) | **[4.6 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warbox-sandbox/id1604655318/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 853 | **8K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.5% of reviews** | 58.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 305 MB | 686 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Wladyslaw Jewloszewicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166916654) | [Savva Madar](https://appshunter.io/developer/830060998) |

## 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


### Warbox Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warbox-sandbox/id1604655318)

Create and simulate epic battles by combining warriors and weapons from different historical eras. Experiment with endless combinations and even join the action firsthand to determine the ultimate victor.

**Highlights:** Create custom battles, Combine warriors from different eras, Experiment with weapon combinations, Experience battles firsthand, Simulate historical clashes

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Warbox Sandbox Premium (M) | $2.99 | per month |
| Warbox Sandbox Premium (M.2) | $3.99 | per month |
| Warbox Sandbox Premium (M.3) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🔒 Decent graphics
- 👍 Variety of maps and units

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔒 Premium content locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Laggy performance on some devices
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when spawning too many units
- Certain maps are unplayable due to crashes
- Graphics settings cause the game to become unstable
- Purchased premium content not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more free units and maps
- Improve AI behavior and pathfinding
- Implement customization options
- Add more game modes and scenarios
- Optimize performance for mobile devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sandbox 3D free?

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

### Is Warbox Sandbox free?

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

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

Warbox Sandbox is rated higher. Sandbox 3D averages 4.1 out of 5 from 853 ratings, while Warbox Sandbox averages 4.6 from 8K ratings.

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

Warbox Sandbox shows ads; Sandbox 3D does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sandbox 3D or Warbox Sandbox?

Sandbox 3D ships an update every 6 days, and Warbox Sandbox every 4 days. Most recently, Sandbox 3D was updated on October 26, 2026 and Warbox Sandbox on October 27, 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.*