Comparison

Playground 3D! vs Trickstar!

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

Head to head
About

Playground 3D!

This is a physics-based sandbox game where you can create custom scenarios and observe realistic interactions between characters and objects. Explore endless possibilities for creative experiments and simulations with a variety of tools and environments.

Highlights
  • Realistic physics engine
  • Diverse characters and objects
  • Stunning 3D graphics
  • Wide selection of tools and weapons
  • Endless creative possibilities
Features
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Introducing Playground 3D - the ultimate physics-based sandbox game! Create your own scenarios and watch the chaos unfold in stunning 3D graphics. Manipulate a variety of characters and objects with realistic physics and see how they interact with each other. From explosive experiments to wacky simulations, the possibilities are endless! Choose from a wide range of tools and weapons, and let your imagination run wild. Experiment with different environments, and watch as your creations come to life. Playground 3D offers a unique and entertaining experience that will keep you coming back for more. So what are you waiting for? Start playing today and let the fun begin! Features: • Realistic physics engine for lifelike interactions • Diverse range of characters and objects to manipulate • Stunning 3D graphics for an immersive experience • A wide selection of tools and weapons to experiment with • Endless possibilities for creativity and experimentation • Unique and entertaining gameplay that will keep you coming back for more

About

Trickstar!

A challenging 3D puzzle game where players aim to throw a ball off multiple objects into a cup. With over 100 levels, it tests your precision and trick shot abilities.

Highlights
  • 3D puzzle gameplay
  • Trickshot challenges
  • Over 100 levels
  • Ball throwing mechanics
  • Object interaction puzzles
Features
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TrickStar! 3D Challenging puzzle game. Throw the ball off multiple objects into the cup. Over 100+ Levels... Come and test your trick shot skills!

Screenshots

Playground 3D!4 screens
Trickstar!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Playground 3D! at Free against Trickstar!'s $0.99. Playground 3D! also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 1). Trickstar!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Playground 3D! is free to download; Trickstar! costs $0.99 up front. Playground 3D! sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Trickstar! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trickstar! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Playground 3D! has 10K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Playground 3D!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Trickstar!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Playground 3D! ships an update every 2 weeks, Trickstar! every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Playground 3D! versus Trickstar!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlayground 3D!Trickstar!
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (10K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size246 MB59 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLiudmyla PetryshynGeorge Beaumont

Customer experience

Playground 3D!

All ratings10,270 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive65.6%
Neutral9.9%
Negative24.4%

Trickstar!

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Playground 3D!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Keeps kicking players out of the game
  • Crashes on launch or shortly after
  • Issues with saving progress and login

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more maps and environments
  • Implement team-based gameplay
  • Include more interactive elements
  • Introduce more customization options
  • Add a train and other vehicles

Trickstar!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Playground 3D!

One-time18
  • Hunter$1.99
  • 10 Keys$1.99
  • Cave$1.99
Show 15 more
  • Bunker$1.99
  • Scary SpeakerBro$3.99
  • 25 Keys$3.99
  • Scary SkibiBro$3.99
  • ClockBro$3.99
  • Huntress$3.99
  • SkibiBro$3.99
  • SpeakerBro$3.99
  • 50 Keys$5.99
  • Titan ClockBro$5.99
  • No Ads$5.99
  • Titan SkibiBro$5.99
  • Titan SpeakerBro$5.99
  • Weirdo$9.99
  • BundleBro №1$14.99
None

Trickstar!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Playground 3D! free?
Playground 3D! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trickstar! free?
Trickstar! costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Playground 3D! or Trickstar!?
Trickstar! is rated higher. Playground 3D! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Trickstar! averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Playground 3D! or Trickstar! have ads?
Playground 3D! shows ads; Trickstar! does not.
Which is updated more often, Playground 3D! or Trickstar!?
Playground 3D! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Trickstar! every 3 days. Most recently, Playground 3D! was updated on October 18, 2026 and Trickstar! on October 6, 2026.

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