# Control a GIANT vs Pure Gore (Physics sandbox)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) at 83% against Control a GIANT's 40%. Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (985 vs 8). Control a GIANT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Control a GIANT asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) has 985 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Control a GIANT's written reviews are positive against 83% of Pure Gore (Physics sandbox)'s.

Control a GIANT ships an update every 5 days, Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control a GIANT | Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-a-giant/id1606898031/reviews) | **[4.6 (985 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-gore-physics-sandbox/id6444239093/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **985** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **83.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 176 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Five More Minutes Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481265097) | [Lukas Oertel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562391231) |

## What reviewers say

### Control a GIANT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-a-giant/id1606898031)

Experience the world from a colossal perspective. Control the massive limbs and powerful roar of a giant in this unique first-person simulation game.

**Highlights:** Giant POV gameplay, Control legs and hands, Giant roar mechanic, Immersive simulation

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pure Gore (Physics sandbox)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-gore-physics-sandbox/id6444239093)

A 2D physics sandbox where you can build worlds, create custom characters, and experiment with over 100 elements including weapons and explosives. Mutilate fruit, cause natural disasters, and enjoy realistic physics in this offline simulation.

**Highlights:** 2D physics sandbox, Create custom characters, Over 100 elements for destruction, Realistic blood simulation, Build vehicles and machinery, Natural disaster simulation, Offline gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 250 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and creative game
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and physics
- 💡 Wide variety of maps and features
- 🎨 Good graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔒 Limited character customization and control
- 🎨 Green blood instead of red

**Reported bugs**

- Water maps causing screen to fade to black
- Saved progress being lost due to glitches
- Difficulty in spawning and controlling characters

**Requested features**

- Add more character types and customization options
- Improve the water and liquid physics
- Increase the limit of objects that can be placed
- Implement a red blood option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Control a GIANT free?

Control a GIANT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) free?

Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Control a GIANT or Pure Gore (Physics sandbox)?

Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) is rated higher. Control a GIANT averages 3.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) averages 4.6 from 985 ratings.

### Do Control a GIANT or Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) have ads?

Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) shows ads; Control a GIANT does not.

### Which is updated more often, Control a GIANT or Pure Gore (Physics sandbox)?

Control a GIANT ships an update every 5 days, and Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) every 7 months. Most recently, Control a GIANT was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) on November 3, 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.*