# Pump Up 3D vs Water Box

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Water Box at 92% against Pump Up 3D's 0%. Water Box also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 3). Pump Up 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Water Box sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pump Up 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Water Box holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Water Box has 1.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Pump Up 3D's written reviews are positive against 92% of Water Box's.

Pump Up 3D ships an update every 2 weeks, Water Box every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pump Up 3D | Water Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pump-up-3d/id1497058648/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-box-physics-sandbox/id6741103044/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **92.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 167 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [NOHO OYUN YAZILIM SANAYI IC VE DIS TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033315837) | [Lukas Oertel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562391231) |

## What reviewers say

### Pump Up 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pump-up-3d/id1497058648)

Inflate and paint balloons to make them shiny. Avoid red obstacles while you pump up over 50 different balloons. Enjoy a simple and satisfying gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Inflate balloons, Paint balloons, Avoid red obstacles, Over 50 balloons, Shiny balloon effect

**In-app purchases:** none


### Water Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-box-physics-sandbox/id6741103044)

Explore realistic fluid dynamics and ragdoll physics in this sandbox playground. Sink ships, experiment with various liquids, and unleash destruction with a wide array of tools and elements. Build and test your creations in a detailed simulation environment.

**Highlights:** Realistic water and powder simulation, Ragdoll people playground experiments, Ship sinking and floating simulator, Gore and destruction simulator, Alchemy, fire, and chemical reactions, Build and share creations

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Increase max water by 10000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 250 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Creative Package 50% Discount | $4.99 | one-time |
| Increase max water by 20000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 550 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Creative Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Increase max water by 50000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Increase max water by 100000 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 2300 Coins | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 👍 Awesome game
- 👍 Fun and good game
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Satisfying and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 💡 Increase water capacity

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently

**Requested features**

- Make ships sink like in Floating Sandbox


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pump Up 3D free?

Pump Up 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Water Box free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pump Up 3D or Water Box?

Water Box is rated higher. Pump Up 3D averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Water Box averages 4.8 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Pump Up 3D or Water Box have ads?

Water Box shows ads; Pump Up 3D does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pump Up 3D or Water Box?

Pump Up 3D ships an update every 2 weeks, and Water Box every 9 days. Most recently, Pump Up 3D was updated on October 11, 2026 and Water Box on October 28, 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.*