# Doodle Waddle vs Sandbox

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sandbox at 47% against Doodle Waddle's 0%. Sandbox also leads on ratings volume (9K vs 7) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). Doodle Waddle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sandbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Doodle Waddle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sandbox holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sandbox has 9K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Doodle Waddle's written reviews are positive against 47% of Sandbox's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doodle Waddle | Sandbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-waddle/id1499639562/reviews) | **[4.4 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-physics-simulator/id1563185441/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **9K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **47.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JG Southey](https://appshunter.io/developer/550921304) | [Tran Dinh Hung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475879763) |

## What reviewers say

### Doodle Waddle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-waddle/id1499639562)

Draw a character and then guide it through a chaotic platform adventure. No artistic skill is needed to create unique doodles and race to the finish line. Unleash your creativity with endless drawing possibilities.

**Highlights:** Draw custom characters, Platform adventure gameplay, No artistic skill required, Creative freedom, Color customization

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-physics-simulator/id1563185441)

Explore a creative sandbox world where you can mix elements to discover their reactions and create dynamic environments. Experiment with physics, build structures, and witness exciting events like explosions and growth. New modes allow for planet destruction and life cycle simulation.

**Highlights:** Element mixing and reaction discovery, World building with plants and weather, Physics experiments (fire, explosions), Planet destruction mode, Life cycle simulation mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Unique and creative concept
- 🔬 Interesting physics and chemistry experiments
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🤖 Lack of customization and control options
- 🔍 Difficulty finding certain elements

**Reported bugs**

- Certain elements not functioning as expected
- Saved files becoming corrupted
- Inconsistent performance and stability issues

**Requested features**

- Add more elements and materials to experiment with
- Implement a pause/speed up time feature
- Introduce a sandbox mode without any ads
- Allow users to save and load custom creations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doodle Waddle free?

Doodle Waddle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sandbox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Doodle Waddle or Sandbox?

Sandbox is rated higher. Doodle Waddle averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Sandbox averages 4.4 from 9K ratings.

### Do Doodle Waddle or Sandbox have ads?

Sandbox shows ads; Doodle Waddle 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.*