# Playground 3D! vs Pure Gore (Physics sandbox)

The clearest difference is update cadence: Playground 3D! at every 2 weeks against Pure Gore (Physics sandbox)'s every 7 months. Playground 3D! also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 981). Pure Gore (Physics sandbox)'s advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 66%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Playground 3D! sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Playground 3D! against 4.6 for Pure Gore (Physics sandbox). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Playground 3D! has 10K ratings behind it against 981, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Playground 3D!'s written reviews are positive against 83% of Pure Gore (Physics sandbox)'s.

Playground 3D! ships an update every 2 weeks, Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Playground 3D! | Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playground-3d/id1671651176/reviews) | **[4.6 (981 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-gore-physics-sandbox/id6444239093/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 981 |
| Positive reviews | 65.6% of reviews | **83.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 246 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Liudmyla Petryshyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024436268) | [Lukas Oertel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562391231) |

## What reviewers say

### Playground 3D!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playground-3d/id1671651176)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hunter | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Keys | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cave | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bunker | $1.99 | one-time |
| Scary SpeakerBro | $3.99 | one-time |
| 25 Keys | $3.99 | one-time |
| Scary SkibiBro | $3.99 | one-time |
| ClockBro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Huntress | $3.99 | one-time |
| SkibiBro | $3.99 | one-time |
| SpeakerBro | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 Keys | $5.99 | one-time |
| Titan ClockBro | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Titan SkibiBro | $5.99 | one-time |
| Titan SpeakerBro | $5.99 | one-time |
| Weirdo | $9.99 | one-time |
| BundleBro №1 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay
- 💯 Perfect experience
- 🎨 Vibrant graphics
- 🕹️ Fun ragdoll physics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗣️ Too many ads
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔨 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🤖 Unrealistic character models

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### 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 Playground 3D! free?

Playground 3D! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

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

### Which has better reviews, Playground 3D! or Pure Gore (Physics sandbox)?

Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) is rated higher. Playground 3D! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) averages 4.6 from 981 ratings.

### Do Playground 3D! or Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) have ads?

Both Playground 3D! and Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Playground 3D! or Pure Gore (Physics sandbox)?

Playground 3D! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) every 7 months. Most recently, Playground 3D! was updated on October 29, 2026 and Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) on October 27, 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.*