# Sandbox Smart vs Tasting Grounds

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tasting Grounds at 84% against Sandbox Smart's 33%. Tasting Grounds also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Sandbox Smart's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sandbox Smart sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Tasting Grounds sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tasting Grounds holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tasting Grounds has 47 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Sandbox Smart's written reviews are positive against 84% of Tasting Grounds's.

Sandbox Smart ships an update every 2 months, Tasting Grounds every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sandbox Smart | Tasting Grounds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-smart/id1492957836/reviews) | **[4.9 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasting-grounds/id1526958511/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **47** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **84.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#192** |
| Size | 93 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sandbox Smart Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522236498) | [Tasting Grounds, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526958513) |

## What reviewers say

### Sandbox Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-smart/id1492957836)

Control your smart coffee bean roaster via Bluetooth. Select pre-programmed roast levels or manually adjust heat, fan speed, and drum rotation for custom flavors. Enjoy the process of creating your own exclusive coffee roasts.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth connectivity, Pre-programmed roast settings, Manual roast parameter adjustment, Heat control, Fan speed control, Drum rotation control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP subscription | $4.99 | per month |


### Tasting Grounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasting-grounds/id1526958511)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

This app helps specialty coffee enthusiasts brew better coffee by logging brew details, tasting notes, and ratings. Connect with friends and the wider coffee community to share experiences, discover new coffees and roasters, and learn about coffee origins and processing methods.

**Highlights:** Log brew details and tasting notes, Rate coffees like a professional, Share brews and methods with friends, Discover coffee origins and processing, Explore new roasters and brewing techniques, See community tasting notes and ratings

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tasting Grounds Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Tasting Grounds Pro - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sandbox Smart free?

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

### Is Tasting Grounds free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sandbox Smart or Tasting Grounds?

Tasting Grounds is rated higher. Sandbox Smart averages 2.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Tasting Grounds averages 4.9 from 47 ratings.

### Do Sandbox Smart or Tasting Grounds have ads?

Neither Sandbox Smart nor Tasting Grounds shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sandbox Smart or Tasting Grounds?

Sandbox Smart ships an update every 2 months, and Tasting Grounds every 9 days. Most recently, Sandbox Smart was updated on September 21, 2026 and Tasting Grounds on August 19, 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.*