# Dark Master vs Sandbox

Dark Master and Sandbox both sit at 3.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Sandbox's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dark Master's. Dark Master's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sandbox sells 22 one-off in-app purchases. Dark Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sandbox holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Dark Master's written reviews are positive against 75% of Sandbox's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dark Master | Sandbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-master/id1489301577/reviews) | **[3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-universe-architect/id6475395327/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 180 MB | 284 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RWTH Aachen University](https://appshunter.io/developer/371466796) | [Cezary Tomczak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076101131) |

## What reviewers say

### Dark Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-master/id1489301577)

Control clusters of dark matter and hydrogen to grow them in a cosmic soup, while avoiding other particles. Learn about the universe through short outreach texts between games. Can you become the Dark Master?

**Highlights:** Control dark matter and hydrogen clusters, Grow particles in a cosmic soup, Avoid nasty particles, Learn about the universe, Cosmology-themed gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-universe-architect/id6475395327)

Explore the cosmos from its inception, simulating the creation and expansion of the universe. Craft celestial bodies, nurture life, and uncover the secrets of quantum physics in this engaging simulation and tycoon game.

**Highlights:** Craft your own universe, Build and expand with idle gameplay, Nurture life and civilization, Educational adventure in astronomy, Sandbox space exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hydrogen Small Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Helium Small Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Electron Small Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skipits Pack Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Star Core Pack Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tachyon Pack Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hydrogen Medium Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Electron Medium Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Helium Medium Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Skipits Pack Medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hydrogen Large Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Electron Large Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tachyon Pack Medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Level Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Helium Large Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tachyon Bundle Small | $8.99 | one-time |
| Tachyon Pack Large | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tachyon Bundle Small Extra | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tachyon Bundle Medium | $18.99 | one-time |
| Tachyon Bundle Medium Extra | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tachyon Bundle Large Extra | $46.99 | one-time |
| Tachyon Bundle Large Extra | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dark Master free?

Dark Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sandbox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dark Master or Sandbox?

Sandbox is rated higher. Dark Master averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Sandbox averages 3.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Dark Master or Sandbox have ads?

Sandbox shows ads; Dark Master 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.*