Comparison

Uranus vs Sandbox Planet

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Uranus

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本APP是一款简化版,主要功能是通过本应用打开手机WIFI与LED灯连接,控制灯的亮度和颜色。LED灯安装有WIFI透传模块,实现手机和灯之间的串口通讯,从而让手机可以控制LED灯的颜色和亮度、温度,并且可以设定灯光强度定时功能,让LDE灯全天自动智能运行,模拟自然生态。

About

Sandbox Planet

Create and customize your own solar systems and planets. Emulate the development of the universe with highly detailed simulation tools. Build any celestial body you can imagine.

Highlights
  • Solar system simulation
  • Planet building
  • Universe emulation
  • Customizable creation
  • Celestial body design
Features
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Simulate real solar system Emulate universe develop, build any planet you want. Highly customizable, bulid your own solar system.

Screenshots

Uranus2 screens
Sandbox Planet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Uranus at none against Sandbox Planet's 6. Uranus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sandbox Planet sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Uranus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Uranus ships an update every 2 months, Sandbox Planet every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Uranus versus Sandbox Planet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUranusSandbox Planet
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (302 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—52.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—302 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB118 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer涛 秦Oscar Tsang

Bugs and requests

Uranus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Sandbox Planet

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Advertisements have non-functional close buttons
  • App crashes frequently
  • Video ads for currency don't load
  • Bug with GP conversion where it decreases
  • Daytime interface is too bright
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  • Some options do not charge GP as expected
  • In-app purchases are confusing
  • Black hole physics seem off

Requested features

7 requests
  • Random planets and stars should spawn
  • Add currency earning methods
  • Allow naming of planets
  • Add more content
  • Make the game harder
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  • Add more slots for creations
  • Provide instructions or tutorials

In-app purchases

None

Uranus

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Sandbox Planet

One-time6
  • 5000 GP$1.99
  • Remove Ad$2.99
  • 25000 GP$5.99
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  • 50000 GP$9.99
  • 120000 GP$19.99
  • 200000 GP$29.99

Questions

Is Uranus free?
Uranus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sandbox Planet free?
Sandbox Planet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Uranus or Sandbox Planet have ads?
Sandbox Planet shows ads; Uranus does not.
Which is updated more often, Uranus or Sandbox Planet?
Uranus ships an update every 2 months, and Sandbox Planet every 3 months. Most recently, Uranus was updated on September 10, 2026 and Sandbox Planet on September 26, 2026.

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