Comparison

Intergalactic Algebra vs Sandbox

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

Head to head
About

Intergalactic Algebra

Engage with algebra through a collection of space-themed games. Solve mathematical problems to launch rockets and advance your skills. The app aligns with Common Core standards and offers optional reports for progress analysis.

Highlights
  • Algebraic problem-solving
  • Rocket launching gameplay
  • Common Core aligned math
  • Proficiency assessment
  • Optional progress reports
  • Rewarding gameplay
Features
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Introducing Intergalactic Algebra! A collection of algebra games that challenges you to use various math skills in order to solve mathematical problems in order to launch rockets into space! Intergalactic algebra uses Common Core aligned math. (Follows Common Core standard CCSS.MATH.HS.A.SSE.B.3) Now these basic operations can be used to guide rockets into space and accelerate the space race. Try Intergalactic Algebra! Assess proficiency in addition and subtraction, factoring, functions, multiples of ten, number of solutions, quadratics, rates of change, rocket trivia, systems of equations, and word problems. Rewarding levels of gameplay maintain engagement. You will forget you were doing math as you launch rockets into space! You may optionally buy reports in order to analyze what questions were missed. Teachers and parents may find this optional feature particularly useful. In order to purchase one of these reports, the player must create an account so that they can keep track of their reports and watch as they improve their math skills.

About

Sandbox

Explore a creative sandbox world where you can mix elements to discover their reactions and create dynamic environments. Experiment with physics, build structures, and witness exciting events like explosions and growth. New modes allow for planet destruction and life cycle simulation.

Highlights
  • Element mixing and reaction discovery
  • World building with plants and weather
  • Physics experiments (fire, explosions)
  • Planet destruction mode
  • Life cycle simulation mode
Features
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Sandbox - Physics Simulation Do you curious what happened when lighting hit firework powder? Would you like to mix gas with gun powder and let them explode? Would you like to create a sandbox world, plant trees, flowers & watching them growing? Let download Sandbox game to enjoy a creative & relaxing game! You have many elements in game, you can mix them together & discover how them react to each other, how they turn to different form! You can build strong platform, grow your world, put fire, lighting, rain, plants,... on it! With SandBox you can create & destroy everything, you will find many exciting experiment: boil water, making rain, making fire & explosion,... Big Update: - new game mode Planet Destroy: use powerful weapons to destroy whole planet - new game mode Life Box: simulate real life cycle Let download & Relax with Sandbox!

Screenshots

Intergalactic Algebra4 screens
Sandbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Intergalactic Algebra at 100% against Sandbox's 48%. Intergalactic Algebra also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Sandbox's advantage is ratings volume (8.4K vs 6). On price, update cadence, 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. Intergalactic Algebra sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sandbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Intergalactic Algebra holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sandbox has 8.4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Intergalactic Algebra's written reviews are positive against 48% of Sandbox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Intergalactic Algebra ships an update every 3 weeks, Sandbox monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Intergalactic Algebra versus Sandbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntergalactic AlgebraSandbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better4.4 (8.4K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better47.6% of reviews
Number of ratings68.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size280 MB208 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIntergalactic Education LLCTran Dinh Hung

Customer experience

Intergalactic Algebra

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sandbox

All ratings8,435 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral5.2%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews658 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral9.9%
Negative42.6%

Bugs and requests

Intergalactic Algebra

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Sandbox

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Certain elements not functioning as expected
  • Saved files becoming corrupted
  • Inconsistent performance and stability issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more elements and materials to experiment with
  • Implement a pause/speed up time feature
  • Introduce a sandbox mode without any ads
  • Allow users to save and load custom creations

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Intergalactic Algebra

One-time10
  • Factoring Rocket Report$2.99
  • Functions Rocket Report$2.99
  • Addition Subtraction Report$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Multiples of Ten Report$2.99
  • Num Of Solutions Report$2.99
  • Quadratics Rocket Report$2.99
  • Rates of Change Report$2.99
  • Word Problems Rocket Report$2.99
  • Rocket Trivia Rocket Report$2.99
  • Progressions Report$2.99
1 purchases

Sandbox

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Intergalactic Algebra free?
Intergalactic Algebra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sandbox free?
Sandbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Intergalactic Algebra or Sandbox?
Intergalactic Algebra is rated higher. Intergalactic Algebra averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Sandbox averages 4.4 from 8.4K ratings.
Do Intergalactic Algebra or Sandbox have ads?
Sandbox shows ads; Intergalactic Algebra does not.
Which is updated more often, Intergalactic Algebra or Sandbox?
Intergalactic Algebra ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sandbox monthly. Most recently, Intergalactic Algebra was updated on June 5, 2026 and Sandbox on September 24, 2026.

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