# SandBox vs Green Sandbox

SandBox and Green Sandbox both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Green Sandbox's written reviews are positive against 36% of SandBox's. Green Sandbox also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). SandBox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and ratings volume (45K vs 243). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Green Sandbox sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. SandBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for SandBox against 4.5 for Green Sandbox. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SandBox has 45K ratings behind it against 243, 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 83% of Green Sandbox's.

SandBox ships an update every 3 months, Green Sandbox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SandBox | Green Sandbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-sand-box/id1547780686/reviews)** | [4.5 (243 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/green-sandbox/id6504775434/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 243 |
| Positive reviews | 36.2% of reviews | **83.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 252 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [TINYSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/960613741) | [Liudmyla Petryshyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024436268) |

## What reviewers say

### SandBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-sand-box/id1547780686)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More materials and elements
- Ability to save and load creations
- Larger sandbox area
- More realistic physics and behaviors


### Green Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/green-sandbox/id6504775434)

Unleash your creativity in a dynamic sandbox game. Build anything you can imagine, engage in thrilling simulations, and conquer challenging boss fights. Connect with a global community to share creations and explore endless possibilities.

**Highlights:** Build and craft anything, Engage in thrilling simulations, Intense boss fights, Connect and collaborate with players, Discover and unlock new content, Intuitive building tools

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Level 1 energy armor | $1.99 | one-time |
| Discounted lvl 2 energy armor | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jet legs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Happy Gun Unlock! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Level 2 energy armor | $2.99 | one-time |
| Discounted lvl 3 energy armor | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mono wheel | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mechanic Legs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Level 3 energy armor | $3.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Mega Pack Sale! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Minigun Man | $5.99 | one-time |
| Spider Pack FLASH SALE! | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Awards with Sale! | $7.99 | one-time |
| Clock Titan | $8.99 | one-time |
| Mech killer! | $8.99 | one-time |
| Mechanical Titanium | $8.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Mega Pack! | $8.99 | one-time |
| Green Hulk | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Spider Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Awards! | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game overall
- 👍 Love this game
- 👍 Good game
- 👍 So cool
- 👍 Awesome

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too much paid content
- 💸 Expensive items
- 💸 Too many ads
- 💸 Forced to review
- 💸 Ads interfere with gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Titans deleted, need re-download
- Time limit on daily rewards

**Requested features**

- Make it free
- Add game money
- Less ads
- Add punching
- Add a gun that shoots waves


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SandBox free?

SandBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Green Sandbox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SandBox or Green Sandbox?

SandBox is rated higher. SandBox averages 4.6 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while Green Sandbox averages 4.5 from 243 ratings.

### Do SandBox or Green Sandbox have ads?

Both SandBox and Green Sandbox show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SandBox or Green Sandbox?

SandBox ships an update every 3 months, and Green Sandbox every 3 weeks. Most recently, SandBox was updated on September 24, 2026 and Green Sandbox on September 20, 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.*