# Destruction simulator vs Pure Gore (Physics sandbox)

The clearest difference is rating: Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) at 4.6 against Destruction simulator's 3.7. Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 63%) and ratings volume (981 vs 102). Destruction simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Destruction simulator sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) has 981 ratings behind it against 102, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Destruction simulator's written reviews are positive against 83% of Pure Gore (Physics sandbox)'s.

Destruction simulator ships an update every 2 weeks, Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Destruction simulator | Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/destruction-simulator/id1532414772/reviews) | **[4.6 (981 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-gore-physics-sandbox/id6444239093/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 102 | **981** |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | **83.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 244 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Serafim Katasonov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532414774) | [Lukas Oertel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562391231) |

## What reviewers say

### Destruction simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/destruction-simulator/id1532414772)

Experience realistic destruction physics in this sandbox simulator. Control time, gravity, and use a variety of explosives and tools to demolish over 30 pre-built maps or create your own. A fun way to release stress and experiment with destruction.

**Highlights:** Realistic destruction physics, Slowmotion and gravity control, Customizable destruction effects, Variety of explosives and tools, Over 30 pre-built maps, Map editor

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map editor upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Custom gun | $1.99 | one-time |
| Destruction simulator: maps 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Destruction simulator: maps 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Destruction simulator: maps 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Destruction simulator VIP | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying destruction physics
- 👍 Great for stress relief
- 💡 Potential for more features
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay on older devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when watching ads
- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🐛 Restore purchases not working
- 🐛 Custom weapon editor not functioning

**Reported bugs**

- Random map button not working
- Settings menu becoming unresponsive
- Ads not rewarding players as intended
- Inconsistent physics behavior on certain maps

**Requested features**

- More maps and environments
- Ability to control ragdoll characters
- Additional weapon types (guns, melee, etc.)
- Customizable building/destruction options
- Sharing/importing user-created content


### Pure Gore (Physics sandbox)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-gore-physics-sandbox/id6444239093)

A 2D physics sandbox where you can build worlds, create custom characters, and experiment with over 100 elements including weapons and explosives. Mutilate fruit, cause natural disasters, and enjoy realistic physics in this offline simulation.

**Highlights:** 2D physics sandbox, Create custom characters, Over 100 elements for destruction, Realistic blood simulation, Build vehicles and machinery, Natural disaster simulation, Offline gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 250 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and creative game
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and physics
- 💡 Wide variety of maps and features
- 🎨 Good graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔒 Limited character customization and control
- 🎨 Green blood instead of red

**Reported bugs**

- Water maps causing screen to fade to black
- Saved progress being lost due to glitches
- Difficulty in spawning and controlling characters

**Requested features**

- Add more character types and customization options
- Improve the water and liquid physics
- Increase the limit of objects that can be placed
- Implement a red blood option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Destruction simulator free?

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

### Is Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) free?

Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Destruction simulator or Pure Gore (Physics sandbox)?

Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) is rated higher. Destruction simulator averages 3.7 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) averages 4.6 from 981 ratings.

### Do Destruction simulator or Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) have ads?

Both Destruction simulator and Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Destruction simulator or Pure Gore (Physics sandbox)?

Destruction simulator ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) every 7 months. Most recently, Destruction simulator was updated on October 23, 2026 and Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) on October 24, 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.*