# Simple Sandbox 2 vs Playground 3D!

The clearest difference is rating: Playground 3D! at 4.6 against Simple Sandbox 2's 3.9. Playground 3D! also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and ratings volume (10K vs 1.2K). On price, review sentiment, 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 Playground 3D! sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Playground 3D! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Playground 3D! has 10K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Simple Sandbox 2's written reviews are positive against 65% of Playground 3D!'s.

Simple Sandbox 2 ships an update monthly, Playground 3D! every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Sandbox 2 | Playground 3D! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-sandbox-2/id1529595468/reviews) | **[4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playground-3d/id1671651176/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | **65.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 837 MB | 246 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ihor Pidhainyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529595470) | [Liudmyla Petryshyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024436268) |

## 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.)


### Playground 3D!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playground-3d/id1671651176)

This is a physics-based sandbox game where you can create custom scenarios and observe realistic interactions between characters and objects. Explore endless possibilities for creative experiments and simulations with a variety of tools and environments.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics engine, Diverse characters and objects, Stunning 3D graphics, Wide selection of tools and weapons, Endless creative possibilities

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hunter | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Keys | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cave | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bunker | $1.99 | one-time |
| Scary SpeakerBro | $3.99 | one-time |
| 25 Keys | $3.99 | one-time |
| Scary SkibiBro | $3.99 | one-time |
| ClockBro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Huntress | $3.99 | one-time |
| SkibiBro | $3.99 | one-time |
| SpeakerBro | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 Keys | $5.99 | one-time |
| Titan ClockBro | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Titan SkibiBro | $5.99 | one-time |
| Titan SpeakerBro | $5.99 | one-time |
| Weirdo | $9.99 | one-time |
| BundleBro №1 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay
- 💯 Perfect experience
- 🎨 Vibrant graphics
- 🕹️ Fun ragdoll physics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗣️ Too many ads
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔨 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🤖 Unrealistic character models

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps kicking players out of the game
- Crashes on launch or shortly after
- Issues with saving progress and login

**Requested features**

- Add more maps and environments
- Implement team-based gameplay
- Include more interactive elements
- Introduce more customization options
- Add a train and other vehicles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Sandbox 2 free?

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

### Is Playground 3D! free?

Playground 3D! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Sandbox 2 or Playground 3D!?

Playground 3D! is rated higher. Simple Sandbox 2 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Playground 3D! averages 4.6 from 10K ratings.

### Do Simple Sandbox 2 or Playground 3D! have ads?

Both Simple Sandbox 2 and Playground 3D! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Sandbox 2 or Playground 3D!?

Simple Sandbox 2 ships an update monthly, and Playground 3D! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Simple Sandbox 2 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Playground 3D! on September 25, 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.*