# Sandbox vs People Sandbox Playground

The clearest difference is rating: Sandbox at 4.4 against People Sandbox Playground's 2.6. Sandbox also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 21%) and ratings volume (9.1K vs 931). People Sandbox Playground's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sandbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. People Sandbox Playground 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 9.1K ratings behind it against 931, 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 21% of People Sandbox Playground's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sandbox | People Sandbox Playground |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-physics-simulator/id1563185441/reviews)** | [2.6 (931 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/people-sandbox-playground/id6544805982/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.1K** | 931 |
| Positive reviews | **47.0% of reviews** | 20.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 215 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tran Dinh Hung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475879763) | [Anass DAOUIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756584737) |

## 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


### People Sandbox Playground

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/people-sandbox-playground/id6544805982)

Engage in a physics sandbox simulation where you can interact with ragdoll and human characters. Experiment with various tools to cause cartoon gore, including shooting, burning, and tearing them apart. It's a game for those who enjoy ragdoll physics and creative destruction.

**Highlights:** Ragdoll physics simulation, Human character interaction, Variety of destruction tools, Cartoon gore effects, Sandbox environment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🎉 Awesome game
- 😊 Enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Humans too fragile
- 🤖 Weak NPCs
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🔍 Lack of features

**Reported bugs**

- Syringes don't work properly
- Knives don't function
- Maps and tutorials don't work
- Difficulty picking up characters

**Requested features**

- More building materials
- Stronger characters
- Improved physics
- Additional syringes and weapons
- Ability to mod or share builds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sandbox free?

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

### Is People Sandbox Playground free?

People Sandbox Playground is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sandbox or People Sandbox Playground?

Sandbox is rated higher. Sandbox averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while People Sandbox Playground averages 2.6 from 931 ratings.

### Do Sandbox or People Sandbox Playground have ads?

Both Sandbox and People Sandbox Playground 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.*