# SandBox vs Grainfall

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SandBox at none against Grainfall's 1. SandBox also leads on ratings volume (46K vs 1). Grainfall's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grainfall sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SandBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Grainfall holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SandBox has 46K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | SandBox | Grainfall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-sand-box/id1547780686/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grainfall-falling-sand/id6797610785/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **46K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 219 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TINYSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/960613741) | [John Haas](https://appshunter.io/developer/356064826) |

## What reviewers say

### SandBox

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

Explore a particle physics playground with full rotation and a wide variety of elements. Combine different substances to create fascinating interactions and discover new reactions. This app offers a relaxing and creative experience for users of all ages.

**Highlights:** Full rotation capabilities, Wide range of interactive elements, Create new reactions and elements, Realistic and satisfying particles, Thermal vision mode

**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


### Grainfall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grainfall-falling-sand/id6797610785)

Experiment with a physics sandbox where materials interact realistically. Create complex reactions, record your creations as videos, and share them with friends. Enjoy a free simulation with optional pro features for more materials and customization.

**Highlights:** Realistic material interactions, Video recording and export, Offline play, Shareable worlds, Tilt gravity control, Multiple material types

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grainfall Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SandBox free?

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

### Is Grainfall free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SandBox or Grainfall?

Grainfall is rated higher. SandBox averages 4.6 out of 5 from 46K ratings, while Grainfall averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SandBox or Grainfall have ads?

SandBox shows ads; Grainfall does not.

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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.*