# Space vs Space Sandbox Playground

The clearest difference is rating: Space at 4.7 against Space Sandbox Playground's 1.1. Space also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 20%). Space Sandbox Playground's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Space Sandbox Playground asks for nothing beyond the download.

Space holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space has 55 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Space's written reviews are positive against 20% of Space Sandbox Playground's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space | Space Sandbox Playground |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-the-game/id1492596669/reviews)** | [1.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-sandbox-playground/id6479830358/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 106 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Unbound Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492596668) | [Eventronic Systems, SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/692703720) |

## What reviewers say

### Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-the-game/id1492596669)

Navigate your spaceship through the galaxy using celestial gravity. Avoid hazards like asteroids and aliens while collecting power-ups. Each level offers unique challenges and multiple solutions to reach the space station.

**Highlights:** Gravity-based navigation, Dynamic obstacles, Asteroid and alien avoidance, Collect credits and power-ups, Multiple solutions per level, Challenging gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25 Credit Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Credit Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credit Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 200 Credit Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credit Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


### Space Sandbox Playground

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-sandbox-playground/id6479830358)

Design and build your own space platform, then explore it in game mode. Populate your creations with various creatures and objects for unique cosmic adventures.

**Highlights:** Design custom space platforms, Populate with creatures and objects, Explore in game mode, Cosmic creativity and adventure, Build futuristic space stations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space free?

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

### Is Space Sandbox Playground free?

Space Sandbox Playground is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Space or Space Sandbox Playground?

Space is rated higher. Space averages 4.7 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Space Sandbox Playground averages 1.1 from 10 ratings.

### Do Space or Space Sandbox Playground have ads?

Space Sandbox Playground shows ads; Space 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.*