TreeSim vs SandBox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TreeSim
Generate an endless array of unique trees with a simple tap. Experience a delightful and calming process as digital flora flourishes on your screen. It's a relaxing way to create algorithmic nature.
- Algorithmic tree creation
- Infinite variety
- Tap-to-grow mechanic
- Relaxing gameplay
- Delightful visual experience
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Create an infinite variety of trees algorithmically. Just tap the screen and watch them grow. It's delightful and relaxing.
SandBox
Engage in a dynamic particle physics playground with full rotation. Discover how various elements interact to produce captivating outcomes, offering both creative freedom and educational opportunities.
- Particle physics simulation
- Element interaction and combination
- Full 3D rotation
- Thermal vision mode
- Creative sandbox experience
- Educational element reactions
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Immerse yourself in the complete particle sandbox experience with full rotation capabilities. Explore a wide range of different elements and watch as they interact with each other to create fascinating results. Features: • Specialists understand that the sandbox is the perfect place to unleash your creativity. • Teachers recognize that the sandbox is an ideal tool for teaching about item reactions and how to create new elements. • Play sand with thermal vision, reminiscent of the popular game Garry's Mod (gmod). • This innovative and awesome concept is loads of fun with the sandbox, and I can't wait to upgrade! • The particles in the sandbox are very realistic, satisfying, and relaxing. Combine elements to create new reactions and even blow up floating sandbox or ragdoll sandbox 2 for even more excitement!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SandBox at 4.6 against TreeSim's 3.6. SandBox also leads on ratings volume (46K vs 5). TreeSim's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 37%). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SandBox holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SandBox has 46K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of TreeSim's written reviews are positive against 37% of SandBox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
TreeSim ships an update weekly, SandBox every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.
| Parameter | TreeSim | SandBox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (5 ratings) | 4.6 (46K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 36.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 46K — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 150 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bret Lester | TINYSOFT |
Customer experience
TreeSim
SandBox
Bugs and requests
TreeSim
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
SandBox
Reported bugs
3 issues- Level 50 is impossible to complete
- Certain materials like rock have glitches
- App crashes and freezes
Requested features
4 requests- More materials and elements
- Ability to save and load creations
- Larger sandbox area
- More realistic physics and behaviors
In-app purchases
TreeSim
No in-app purchases
SandBox
No in-app purchases
