# Simple Sandbox 2 vs Sandbox Experiments

The clearest difference is rating: Sandbox Experiments at 4.7 against Simple Sandbox 2's 3.9. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Sandbox Experiments sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sandbox Experiments holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 599 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Simple Sandbox 2's written reviews are positive against 60% of Sandbox Experiments's.

Simple Sandbox 2 ships an update monthly, Sandbox Experiments fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Sandbox 2 | Sandbox Experiments |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-sandbox-2/id1529595468/reviews) | **[4.7 (599 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-experiments-physics/id6751322784/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 599 |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | **60.0% 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 | 298 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) | [LLP Take Top Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664783937) |

## 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.)


### Sandbox Experiments

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-experiments-physics/id6751322784)

Engage in a physics-based sandbox where you build contraptions and conduct wild experiments. Recreate viral challenges or invent your own scenarios, pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

**Highlights:** Build custom experiment setups, Construct structures from various materials, Conduct destructive tests and 'what if' scenarios, Recreate viral experiments, Physics-based sandbox gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mamix Pillar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dummy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shredder | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bonus No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Experiment "Hydraulic Press" | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wings | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bonus No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Lite | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bonus No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mamix Wallet | $3.99 | one-time |
| Suitcase of Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bonus No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bonus No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mamix Suitcase | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bonus No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mamix Wardrobe | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable game experience
- ❤️ Appreciation for the creator
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unclear what to do after tutorial
- 📺 Excessive advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- Unclear game mechanics after tutorial
- Frequent advertisements disrupt gameplay

**Requested features**

- Clarify game objectives after tutorial
- Reduce frequency of advertisements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Sandbox 2 free?

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

### Is Sandbox Experiments free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Sandbox 2 or Sandbox Experiments?

Sandbox Experiments is rated higher. Simple Sandbox 2 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Sandbox Experiments averages 4.7 from 599 ratings.

### Do Simple Sandbox 2 or Sandbox Experiments have ads?

Both Simple Sandbox 2 and Sandbox Experiments show ads.

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

Simple Sandbox 2 ships an update monthly, and Sandbox Experiments fortnightly. Most recently, Simple Sandbox 2 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Sandbox Experiments on September 23, 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.*