Comparison

Beetle Attack!! vs Sandbox King

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Beetle Attack!!

Engage in exciting bug battles by pulling and flinging insects to defeat enemies. This update enhances team management, improves graphics for a more realistic experience, and streamlines bug training for smoother progression.

Highlights
  • Pull and fling insect combat
  • Team Set Feature for squad management
  • High-resolution bug graphics
  • Clearer stat display
  • Smoother bug training balance
Features
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[Latest Update Info] The pull-action game "Beetle Strike!" has powered up even more! This exciting bug battle game, where you pull and fling beetles, stag beetles, and butterflies to crash into enemies, is especially popular with kids and perfect for summer vacation fun. With this update, the "Team Set Feature" has been improved. You can now register up to three teams and switch between them instantly, making it easier to adapt your favorite insect squad for each battle. Strategy just got even deeper! The graphics for beetles and stag beetles have been enhanced to higher resolution, making them look even cooler and more realistic. Rare bug icons and element types are now easier to recognize at a glance. Also, stats like attack, stamina, and weight are more clearly displayed, giving a better sense of progression as you raise your bugs. We've also adjusted the in-game coin balance to make bug training smoother, even for free players. Level up your favorite insects and conquer intense bug battles! The core mechanic—pull and launch to collide—remains simple and fun. Even young children can enjoy it right away. “Bug catching fun for summer!” “Beetles, stag beetles, and butterflies—kids love them all!” Jump into action with Beetle Strike!, the perfect insect battle game for kids and collectors alike. Build your strongest bug team and enjoy the thrill of summer bug battles in this easy-to-play but deep game!

About

Sandbox King

Engage in crab combat by flinging rivals out of the sandbox. Target weak spots to eliminate opponents and collect in-game currency to unlock cosmetic items. Become the ultimate crab champion.

Highlights
  • Tap and drag to fling crabs
  • Knock enemy crabs out of the arena
  • Attack weak spots for knockouts
  • Collect sand dollars
  • Unlock new hats
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Face off against your rival crabs in Sandbox King! Slam into crabs to send them flying out of the sandbox, and maintain your dominance as long as you can! - Tap & drag your crab to fling them across the sandbox - Knock enemy crabs out of the arena - Attack aggressive crabs in their weak spots to knock them out - Collect sand dollars to unlock new hats Download Sandbox King and become the King of the Crabs!

Screenshots

Beetle Attack!!3 screens
Sandbox King4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Beetle Attack!! at 5.0 against Sandbox King's 3.5. Beetle Attack!! also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Sandbox King's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Beetle Attack!! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Sandbox King asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Beetle Attack!! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beetle Attack!! ships an update every 2 months, Sandbox King every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
Beetle Attack!! versus Sandbox King: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeetle Attack!!Sandbox King
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.5 (4 ratings)
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB261 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYasuhiro MizukiAdknown

Customer experience

Beetle Attack!!

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sandbox King

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Beetle Attack!!

One-time4
  • 300 Coin$0.99
  • 1,000 Coin$2.99
  • 3,000 Coin$7.99
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  • 10,000 Coin$16.99
None

Sandbox King

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beetle Attack!! free?
Beetle Attack!! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sandbox King free?
Sandbox King is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Beetle Attack!! or Sandbox King?
Beetle Attack!! is rated higher. Beetle Attack!! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sandbox King averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Beetle Attack!! or Sandbox King have ads?
Both Beetle Attack!! and Sandbox King show ads.
Which is updated more often, Beetle Attack!! or Sandbox King?
Beetle Attack!! ships an update every 2 months, and Sandbox King every 5 months. Most recently, Beetle Attack!! was updated on October 20, 2026 and Sandbox King on October 24, 2026.

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