# Sandbox vs Cat Box Fever

Sandbox and Cat Box Fever both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Cat Box Fever's written reviews are positive against 47% of Sandbox's. Cat Box Fever also leads on iOS requirement (12.5 vs 15.0). Sandbox's advantage is ratings volume (9K vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sandbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cat Box Fever sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Sandbox against 4.5 for Cat Box Fever. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sandbox has 9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Sandbox's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cat Box Fever's.

Sandbox ships an update monthly, Cat Box Fever every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sandbox | Cat Box Fever |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-physics-simulator/id1563185441/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-box-fever/id6445904260/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 47.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 204 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tran Dinh Hung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475879763) | [MondayOFF](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448226898) |

## 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


### Cat Box Fever

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-box-fever/id6445904260)

A simple, touch-based game designed for quick play sessions. Enjoy a fantastic experience during your short breaks. It's free to play and offers an engaging casual gaming option.

**Highlights:** Simple touch controls, Free to play, Short play sessions, Fantastic in-game feel, Hyper-casual gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sandbox free?

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

### Is Cat Box Fever free?

Cat Box Fever is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sandbox or Cat Box Fever?

Cat Box Fever is rated higher. Sandbox averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while Cat Box Fever averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Sandbox or Cat Box Fever have ads?

Both Sandbox and Cat Box Fever show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sandbox or Cat Box Fever?

Sandbox ships an update monthly, and Cat Box Fever every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sandbox was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cat Box Fever on October 6, 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.*