Comparison

SandBox vs 第9ターミナル

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

第9ターミナル

Explore a game with over 40 unique anomalies to discover. This game is designed for streamers and speedrunners, featuring a built-in counter for RTA (Real-Time Attack) runs. Follow the rules to find anomalies and escape.

Highlights
  • Over 40 anomalies
  • RTA counter included
  • Designed for streamers
  • Escape through the exit
  • Rule-based gameplay
Features
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ゲーム実況はご自由にどうぞ 異変は40以上あるよ。RTA用のカウンターも完備 ルール説明 異変を見逃さないこと 異変を見つけたら、すぐに引き返すこと 異変が見つからなかったら、引き返さないこと 出口から外に出ること

Screenshots

SandBox4 screens
第9ターミナル3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 第9ターミナル at 77% against SandBox's 37%. 第9ターミナル also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). SandBox's advantage is ratings volume (45K vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

第9ターミナル holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SandBox has 45K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of SandBox's written reviews are positive against 77% of 第9ターミナル's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SandBox ships an update every 3 months, 第9ターミナル every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SandBox versus 第9ターミナル: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSandBox第9ターミナル
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (45K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.5% of reviews77.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB117 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTINYSOFTHideyuki Aono

Customer experience

SandBox

All ratings44,842 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews1,027 reviews
Positive36.5%
Neutral11.2%
Negative52.3%

第9ターミナル

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative13.6%

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

第9ターミナル

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SandBox

No in-app purchases

None

第9ターミナル

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SandBox free?
SandBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 第9ターミナル free?
第9ターミナル is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SandBox or 第9ターミナル?
第9ターミナル is rated higher. SandBox averages 4.6 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while 第9ターミナル averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do SandBox or 第9ターミナル have ads?
Both SandBox and 第9ターミナル show ads.
Which is updated more often, SandBox or 第9ターミナル?
SandBox ships an update every 3 months, and 第9ターミナル every 8 days. Most recently, SandBox was updated on October 18, 2026 and 第9ターミナル on October 17, 2026.

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