# Sandbox City vs OctoBahn

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OctoBahn at none against Sandbox City's 26. OctoBahn also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). Sandbox City's advantage is ratings volume (9.2K vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sandbox City sells 26 one-off in-app purchases. OctoBahn asks for nothing beyond the download.

OctoBahn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sandbox City has 9.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Sandbox City's written reviews are positive against 100% of OctoBahn's.

Sandbox City ships an update every 3 weeks, OctoBahn every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sandbox City | OctoBahn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-city/id1512598054/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octobahn/id6792399006/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 70.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 208 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yilmaz Kiymaz](https://appshunter.io/developer/408019215) | [Eric Bahns](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461702831) |

## What reviewers say

### Sandbox City

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-city/id1512598054)

Explore an open-world city filled with pedestrians, zombies, and traffic. Engage in combat with various weapons, drive numerous AI vehicles, and earn money to upgrade your gear. Customize graphics and settings to your preference to prevent a zombie apocalypse.

**Highlights:** Open-world city exploration, Combat with various weapons, Drive multiple AI vehicles, Earn in-game currency, Customize game settings, Zombie survival

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Man (Hoodie) Character Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Man (Jacket) Character Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Man (Police) Character Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Woman (Suit) Character Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sedan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Police Car | $0.99 | one-time |
| SUV | $0.99 | one-time |
| Van | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Money Pile | $0.99 | one-time |
| Man (Gangster) Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Man (Jock) Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Man (HotDog) Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Woman (Coat) Character Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Woman (Jacket) Character Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Woman (Police) Character Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Man (FireFighter) Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Taxi | $0.99 | one-time |
| Man (Shirt) Character Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Man (Biker) Character Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ambulance | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Money Pile | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Money Pile | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Money Pile | $15.99 | one-time |
| Insane Money Pile | $15.99 | one-time |
| All Player Skins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🚀 Realistic physics
- 💡 Unique concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of content variety

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches when using guns
- Pedestrians getting stuck in objects
- Inconsistent vehicle physics

**Requested features**

- More weapons and combat options
- Ability to enter buildings
- Larger map and more locations
- Multiplayer mode
- Customizable player characters


### OctoBahn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octobahn/id6792399006)

Experience a fast-paced arcade game with unique eight-sided paddle-and-ball action. Break barriers, dodge balls, and build your score through challenging levels. Play solo, compete for high scores, or engage in multiplayer matches with friends.

**Highlights:** Eight-sided arcade gameplay, Solo play with adjustable settings, Seasonal, weekly, and all-time high scores, Public and private multiplayer games, Offline play for solo modes, Multiple language options

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sandbox City free?

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

### Is OctoBahn free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sandbox City or OctoBahn?

OctoBahn is rated higher. Sandbox City averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while OctoBahn averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Sandbox City or OctoBahn have ads?

Sandbox City shows ads; OctoBahn does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sandbox City or OctoBahn?

Sandbox City ships an update every 3 weeks, and OctoBahn every 3 months. Most recently, Sandbox City was updated on November 3, 2026 and OctoBahn on October 31, 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.*