# Sandbox vs Ragdoll Sandbox

The clearest difference is price: Sandbox at Free against Ragdoll Sandbox's $4.99. Sandbox also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.6) and review sentiment (47% vs 8%). Ragdoll Sandbox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Sandbox is free to download; Ragdoll Sandbox costs $4.99 up front. Sandbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ragdoll Sandbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sandbox holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sandbox has 9.2K ratings behind it against 19, 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 8% of Ragdoll Sandbox's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sandbox | Ragdoll Sandbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-physics-simulator/id1563185441/reviews)** | [2.6 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-sandbox/id6451115730/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **46.8% of reviews** | 8.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 215 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tran Dinh Hung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475879763) | [Muhammad Arif](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625446497) |

## 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


### Ragdoll Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-sandbox/id6451115730)

Experience a 3D ragdoll physics game with customizable characters and physics-based puzzles. Explore colorful worlds, unlock new characters, and enjoy multiplayer modes or endless chaos.

**Highlights:** Customizable ragdoll characters, Physics-based puzzles, Colorful and vibrant worlds, Unlockable characters with special abilities, Multiplayer and cooperative modes, Endless Chaos mode, Achievements and rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sandbox free?

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

### Is Ragdoll Sandbox free?

Ragdoll Sandbox costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sandbox or Ragdoll Sandbox?

Sandbox is rated higher. Sandbox averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Ragdoll Sandbox averages 2.6 from 19 ratings.

### Do Sandbox or Ragdoll Sandbox have ads?

Sandbox shows ads; Ragdoll Sandbox 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.*