# Cubic Sandbox vs Shooting The Pixel

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cubic Sandbox at 69% against Shooting The Pixel's 20%. Cubic Sandbox also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (793 vs 33). Shooting The Pixel's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cubic Sandbox sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Shooting The Pixel asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shooting The Pixel holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cubic Sandbox has 793 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Cubic Sandbox's written reviews are positive against 20% of Shooting The Pixel's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cubic Sandbox ships an update every 45 months, Shooting The Pixel every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cubic Sandbox | Shooting The Pixel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (793 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubic-sandbox/id1457775714/reviews) | **[4.4 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shooting-the-pixel/id1501939091/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **793** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | **68.8% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 45 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 316 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Wladyslaw Jewloszewicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166916654) | [乐迪 童](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441759951) |

## What reviewers say

### Cubic Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubic-sandbox/id1457775714)

Explore an open-world physics sandbox with friends. Manipulate objects, experiment with physics, and build structures in diverse locations. Engage in PvP and multiplayer modes with a wide array of characters and vehicles.

**Highlights:** Open-world physics sandbox, Multiplayer and PvP, Building system, Variety of characters and vehicles, Multiple locations, Extensive inventory of props and items

**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**

- 🌟 Nostalgia
- 👍 Good game
- 🎨 Creative sandbox

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Hackers and bugs
- 🚫 Lack of updates
- 🙅‍♂️ Abandoned by developers

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to place objects
- Getting stuck in vehicles
- Hackers taking over servers

**Requested features**

- More guns and military vehicles
- Ability to walk into buildings
- NPCs and interactive elements
- Improved anti-cheat system
- More game modes and maps


### Shooting The Pixel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shooting-the-pixel/id1501939091)

Tap and smash pixel bricks with various weapons. This game offers a simple, zen-like experience to destroy pixel pictures and unlock new weapons and images. It's designed to be easy to play and provide a relaxing escape.

**Highlights:** Tap to shoot and destroy pixels, Unlock thousands of pictures, Unlock various weapons, Zen-like gameplay, Easy to play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cubic Sandbox free?

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

### Is Shooting The Pixel free?

Shooting The Pixel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cubic Sandbox or Shooting The Pixel?

Shooting The Pixel is rated higher. Cubic Sandbox averages 3.8 out of 5 from 793 ratings, while Shooting The Pixel averages 4.4 from 33 ratings.

### Do Cubic Sandbox or Shooting The Pixel have ads?

Shooting The Pixel shows ads; Cubic Sandbox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cubic Sandbox or Shooting The Pixel?

Cubic Sandbox ships an update every 45 months, and Shooting The Pixel every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cubic Sandbox was updated on November 2, 2026 and Shooting The Pixel on November 3, 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.*
