# Sandbox vs Demolition Desert

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sandbox at 47% against Demolition Desert's 0%. Sandbox also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (9.1K vs 9). Demolition Desert's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sandbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Demolition Desert sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sandbox holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sandbox has 9.1K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Sandbox's written reviews are positive against 0% of Demolition Desert's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sandbox | Demolition Desert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-physics-simulator/id1563185441/reviews)** | [3.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/demolition-desert-sandbox/id1598773663/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.1K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **47.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 215 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tran Dinh Hung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475879763) | [Serafim Katasonov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532414774) |

## What reviewers say

### Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-physics-simulator/id1563185441)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Unique and creative concept
- 🔬 Interesting physics and chemistry experiments
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🤖 Lack of customization and control options
- 🔍 Difficulty finding certain elements

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Demolition Desert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/demolition-desert-sandbox/id1598773663)

Engage in a realistic destruction simulator where you can unleash stress by demolishing structures. Control time, utilize various weapons, and build your own maps in a sandbox environment.

**Highlights:** Physically realistic destruction simulation, Slow-motion and time control, Variety of destructive weapons, 45 levels and map editor, Sandbox mode with unlimited weaponry, Build custom maps with different materials

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gun pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gun pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Map pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Map pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Map editor upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sandbox free?

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

### Is Demolition Desert free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sandbox or Demolition Desert?

Sandbox is rated higher. Sandbox averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while Demolition Desert averages 3.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do Sandbox or Demolition Desert have ads?

Both Sandbox and Demolition Desert show ads.

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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.*