Comparison

SandBox vs RobotMania

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SandBox

Engage in a dynamic particle physics playground with full rotation. Discover how various elements interact to produce captivating outcomes, offering both creative freedom and educational opportunities.

Highlights
  • Particle physics simulation
  • Element interaction and combination
  • Full 3D rotation
  • Thermal vision mode
  • Creative sandbox experience
  • Educational element reactions
Features
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Immerse yourself in the complete particle sandbox experience with full rotation capabilities. Explore a wide range of different elements and watch as they interact with each other to create fascinating results. Features: • Specialists understand that the sandbox is the perfect place to unleash your creativity. • Teachers recognize that the sandbox is an ideal tool for teaching about item reactions and how to create new elements. • Play sand with thermal vision, reminiscent of the popular game Garry's Mod (gmod). • This innovative and awesome concept is loads of fun with the sandbox, and I can't wait to upgrade! • The particles in the sandbox are very realistic, satisfying, and relaxing. Combine elements to create new reactions and even blow up floating sandbox or ragdoll sandbox 2 for even more excitement!

About

RobotMania

Design, program, and play your own games in a creative physics sandbox. Build robots, vehicles, and entire worlds with realistic physics and endless building possibilities. Share your creations and play games made by a vibrant community.

Highlights
  • Design interactive mini-games and simulations
  • Build robots, vehicles, and worlds
  • Program custom rules and win conditions
  • Realistic physics engine
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Community sharing and play
Features
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Build. Play. Destroy. RobotMania is a creative physics sandbox where you can design, program, and play your own games just like in Roblox or Minecraft, but with full physics and complete freedom. It is also inspired by Melon Playground, Algodoo, and Incredibots, combining the best of sandbox creativity and realistic physics. Create anything from robots and vehicles to entire worlds and challenges. The only limit is your imagination. Create Your Own Games * Design interactive mini-games, puzzles, and simulations. * Set custom rules, win conditions, and leaderboards. * Compete in community challenges or make your own worlds for others to play. * Combine creativity, engineering, and logic to become both a player and a game developer. Endless Building Possibilities * Build cars, tanks, airplanes, rockets, and spaceships. * Craft houses, castles, cities, and mechanical creatures. * Add motors, thrusters, and weapons like cannons or lasers. * Animate your robots using joints, sliders, and buttons just like real engineering. Powerful Yet Simple Editor * Draw shapes freely and set physical properties like weight, friction, and bounce. * Connect pieces using rotating or sliding joints for realistic motion. * Scale, rotate, and duplicate parts with intuitive touch controls. * Supports multitouch and both portrait and landscape play. Join a Creative Community * Discover and play thousands of creations from other players. * Share your robots, vehicles, and games online. * Like, comment, and compete on global leaderboards. * Follow your favorite creators and get inspired every day. Whether you love building like in Minecraft, creating games like in Roblox, or experimenting with physics like in Melon Playground, Algodoo, and Incredibots, RobotMania gives you the tools to make anything you imagine, from fun mini-games to advanced mechanical inventions. Download RobotMania today and start creating your own world!

Screenshots

SandBox4 screens
RobotMania4 screens

Verdict

The call

SandBox and RobotMania both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of RobotMania's written reviews are positive against 36% of SandBox's. RobotMania also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). SandBox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (45K vs 609). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RobotMania sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SandBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for SandBox against 4.7 for RobotMania. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SandBox has 45K ratings behind it against 609, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of SandBox's written reviews are positive against 82% of RobotMania's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SandBox ships an update every 3 months, RobotMania every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SandBox versus RobotMania: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSandBoxRobotMania
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (45K ratings)4.7 (609 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.3% of reviews82.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45K — better609
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTINYSOFTSimon Zvara

Customer experience

SandBox

All ratings44,842 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews1,014 reviews
Positive36.3%
Neutral11.0%
Negative52.7%

RobotMania

All ratings609 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive82.0%
Neutral1.0%
Negative17.0%

User reviews

SandBox

From 45K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
  • 👍 Relaxing and calming
  • 🚀 Decent graphics

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Too many ads
  • 🔒 Forced ads and refills
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔋 Limited resources

RobotMania

From 609 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great free alternative to Algodoo
  • 🎮 Fun physics sandbox gameplay
  • 🏗️ Ability to build creative robots and inventions
  • 📱 Works well on mobile devices
  • ⚡ Smooth performance and no loading times

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Drawing/shape creation issues after updates
  • 🔐 Apple ID sign-in requirement only
  • 📦 Limited building space
  • ❓ Steep learning curve and unclear mechanics
  • 🎮 Confusing controls for new users

Bugs and requests

SandBox

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Level 50 is impossible to complete
  • Certain materials like rock have glitches
  • App crashes and freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • More materials and elements
  • Ability to save and load creations
  • Larger sandbox area
  • More realistic physics and behaviors

RobotMania

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Objects become unselectable after creation
  • Cannot drag or move objects
  • Drawing blocks stopped working in recent update
  • Triggers are broken or non-functional
  • Music cloning/duplicating issue
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  • Cannot delete numbers in interface
  • Screen moving when trying to draw shapes
  • UI elements too small on iPad
  • App won't work correctly on iPad even with paid subscription
  • 2FA authentication required for sign-in
  • Apple ID sign-in errors for child accounts
  • Projects won't start/load
  • Free version redemption code issues

Requested features

16 requests
  • Multiplayer/co-op challenges
  • Tutorial system for new players
  • Gravity control for objects
  • Trail effects for objects
  • Sound effects and audio triggers
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  • Water physics
  • Grid snap-to feature
  • Larger building canvas
  • Alternative sign-in methods (email, custom accounts)
  • Draggable options window
  • Layer and collision group naming
  • Resizable UI buttons for iPad
  • Pinch-to-resize gesture support
  • Comments/annotation feature
  • Ability to change position/rotation/scale via triggers
  • Follow user functionality restoration

In-app purchases

None

SandBox

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

RobotMania

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Supporter7 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Full Game$5.99

Questions

Is SandBox free?
SandBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RobotMania free?
RobotMania is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SandBox or RobotMania?
RobotMania is rated higher. SandBox averages 4.6 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while RobotMania averages 4.7 from 609 ratings.
Do SandBox or RobotMania have ads?
SandBox shows ads; RobotMania does not.
Which is updated more often, SandBox or RobotMania?
SandBox ships an update every 3 months, and RobotMania every 3 days. Most recently, SandBox was updated on September 27, 2026 and RobotMania on September 23, 2026.

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