SCP vs Sandbox Engine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SCP
Experience a multiplayer game set in the SCP Foundation universe. Each round features a randomly generated map and randomized roles, ensuring unpredictable gameplay. Play as various classes or encounter numerous SCPs in this dynamic survival and mini-game experience.
- Multiplayer SCP Foundation gameplay
- Randomly generated maps
- Randomized player roles
- Playable classes (D-Class, Scientists, Guards, MTF, CI)
- Encounter various SCPs
- Mini-games like Escape SCP-087
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SCP: Site-19 is a mobile multiplayer SCP Foundation based game. Every round map is randomly generated & roles are random. So you never expect who you play as or who you gonna bump into. There are 6 classes in SCP: Site-19: - Class-D - Scientists - Guards - MTF - CI - SCPs As of right now there are: - SCP-173 - SCP-280 - SCP-049 - SCP-294 - SCP-789-J - SCP-914 - SCP-396 - SCP-100 - SCP-895 - SCP-012 - SCP-087 - SCP-079 - SCP-096 - SCP-106 - SCP-012 - SCP-5000 - SCP-513 - SCP-500 and more... You can also play mini-games such as Escape SCP-087, Survive SCP-XXXX and etc. I am planning to add RP mode servers in the near future. Note: The game has in-app purchases to unlock collections that DO NOT affect gameplay at all. This game is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 and is based on The SCP Foundation (scp-wiki.net).
Sandbox Engine
Create and explore vast worlds with an extensive collection of items, maps, gear, and vehicles. Experience realistic physics and connect with friends for shared adventures.
- Freely createable items
- Multiple maps
- Extensive gear and vehicles
- Real physics engine
- Connect with friends
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Main features of the current version: Tons of freely createable items. Many maps. Lots of gear and vehicles. Real physics engine. Connect with good friends.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sandbox Engine at none against SCP's 6. Sandbox Engine also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (60% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. SCP sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Sandbox Engine asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sandbox Engine holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 546 and 463 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of SCP's written reviews are positive against 60% of Sandbox Engine's.
SCP ships an update every 3 weeks, Sandbox Engine fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SCP | Sandbox Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (546 ratings) | 3.9 (463 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.2% of reviews | 59.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 546 — better | 463 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 625 MB | 975 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Aidyn Ilyas | 晓凤 余 |
Customer experience
SCP
Sandbox Engine
User reviews
SCP
From 546 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Good mobile version of SCP: Secret Laboratory
- 🎯 Accurate SCP facility representation
- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🤖 Potential for AI-controlled NPCs
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Clunky controls and UI
- 🔇 Audio issues (volume, missing sounds)
- 🕸️ Lack of players/dead servers
- 🚫 Unauthorized content (Siren Head)
Sandbox Engine
From 463 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Awesome game
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 😂 Funny characters and physics
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🔒 Locked content
- 🌐 Language issues
Bugs and requests
SCP
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to join servers
- Freezing/crashing on spawn
- Glitches with elevators, cameras, and other mechanics
- Disappearing/malfunctioning keycards
Requested features
5 requests- Add more playable SCPs (049, 079, 682, etc.)
- Implement more game modes and events
- Improve graphics and visuals
- Add single-player/offline mode
- Optimize performance and stability
Sandbox Engine
Reported bugs
5 issues- Game crashes frequently
- Locked content not working properly
- Language settings not working
- Ragdoll physics issues
- Vehicles not functioning correctly
Requested features
5 requests- Add more maps and content
- Improve ragdoll physics
- Implement multiplayer mode
- Add more customization options
- Fix crashes and stability issues
In-app purchases
SCP
- Dance Pack One$1.99
- Dance Pack Two$1.99
- Pack Two$2.99
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- Pack Three$2.99
- Pack Four$2.99
- Pack One$3.99
Sandbox Engine
No in-app purchases
