# Simple Sandbox 2 vs Building Destruction

The clearest difference is rating: Building Destruction at 4.2 against Simple Sandbox 2's 3.9. Building Destruction also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 59%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Sandbox 2 sells 28 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Building Destruction sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Building Destruction holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Simple Sandbox 2's written reviews are positive against 74% of Building Destruction's.

Simple Sandbox 2 ships an update monthly, Building Destruction fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Sandbox 2 | Building Destruction |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-sandbox-2/id1529595468/reviews) | **[4.2 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/building-destruction/id1614295104/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.0% of reviews | **73.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 837 MB | 620 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ihor Pidhainyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529595470) | [Volodymyr Denysov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614295106) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Sandbox 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-sandbox-2/id1529595468)

Engage in a free, open-world sandbox game where you can build, create, and explore alone or with friends. Design your character, construct anything from houses to fortresses, and enjoy action-packed combat or thrilling races with a variety of vehicles.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer and single-player modes, Physics-based object manipulation, Character customization, World creation and building, Combat with various weapons, Vehicle racing and customization, Diverse collection of items and maps

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vip Account | $2.99 | per month |
| Game Money +80000 | $1.19 | one-time |
| Crystal Money  80 | $1.19 | one-time |
| Game Money +160000 | $1.19 | one-time |
| Crystal Money + 240 | $1.19 | one-time |
| Robot Item | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Money  +180 | $2.19 | one-time |
| Weapon Mini-Gun (MH1) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Money  300 | $3.19 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.79 | one-time |
| Apocalypse Interiors | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ukraine Plane "Mriya" | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Money  +450 | $4.19 | one-time |
| Crystal Money +1350 | $4.19 | one-time |
| Ads Block | $4.99 | one-time |
| Artic Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ukraine Army Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pack Germany | $5.99 | one-time |
| Millitary Pack Brazil | $6.99 | one-time |
| Japan_Pack_Military | $6.99 | one-time |
| Millitary USA Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Money +1000 | $8.19 | one-time |
| Game Money +1000000 | $8.19 | one-time |
| Crystal Money +3000 | $8.99 | one-time |
| WW2 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Apocalypse_pack | $11.49 | one-time |
| Wasteland All Pack | $13.49 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle Pack | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 More Vehicle Functions
- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Impressive game
- 👍 Lovely game
- 👍 Best game ever

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Crashes
- 🐛 Invisible props and cars
- 🐛 Disconnection issues
- 🐛 Ads issues

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible props and cars
- Disconnection issues
- Ads not closable
- Purchases not working
- Saving issues

**Requested features**

- Add brake lights and turn signals
- Add AI traffic
- Add ability to switch accounts
- Add working missiles and building destruction physics
- Add more trains (Shinkansen, etc.)


### Building Destruction

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/building-destruction/id1614295104)

Engage in a multiplayer sandbox experience with a fully destructible environment. Destroy various maps, create your own, and team up with friends or other players online for demolition, building, or combat.

**Highlights:** Destructible environment, Multiplayer sandbox, Map building, Demolition mode, Siege mode, Deathmatch mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Realistic destruction
- 🔥 Impressive graphics
- 🤯 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔋 Performance issues
- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🕹️ Uncomfortable controls

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to spawn NPCs or operators
- Floating buildings after destruction
- Crashing when using certain features
- Ads interrupting gameplay

**Requested features**

- More maps and environments
- Customizable characters
- Improved physics and destruction
- Reduced ads or paid ad-free option
- Controller support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Sandbox 2 free?

Simple Sandbox 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Building Destruction free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Sandbox 2 or Building Destruction?

Building Destruction is rated higher. Simple Sandbox 2 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Building Destruction averages 4.2 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Simple Sandbox 2 or Building Destruction have ads?

Both Simple Sandbox 2 and Building Destruction show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Sandbox 2 or Building Destruction?

Simple Sandbox 2 ships an update monthly, and Building Destruction fortnightly. Most recently, Simple Sandbox 2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Building Destruction on November 3, 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.*