# ערוץ הילדים vs Sandbox

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sandbox at 71% against ערוץ הילדים's 21%. Sandbox also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months). ערוץ הילדים's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ערוץ הילדים sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sandbox sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sandbox holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sandbox has 978K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of ערוץ הילדים's written reviews are positive against 71% of Sandbox's.

ערוץ הילדים ships an update every 5 months, Sandbox every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ערוץ הילדים | Sandbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id440999904/reviews) | **[4.7 (978K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-pixel-art-coloring/id1237405816/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **978K** |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | **70.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 23 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Noga Communications (1995) LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/440999907) | [Alexey Grigorkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1023358977) |

## What reviewers say

### ערוץ הילדים

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id440999904)

Access a wide range of popular shows and exclusive behind-the-scenes content from beloved series. Stay updated with the latest news and releases before anyone else. Requires a 30-day subscription to view all content.

**Highlights:** Watch favorite series, Exclusive behind-the-scenes access, Stay updated on new releases, Access to all app content with subscription, Content from popular shows

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| מנוי חודשי | $5.99 | one-time |


### Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-pixel-art-coloring/id1237405816)

Engage in a pixel art coloring experience with a vast library of images. This app offers a fun and educational activity for children and families, promoting creativity and skill development. Turn your own photos into pixel art or explore a free drawing mode.

**Highlights:** Pixel art coloring by number, Photo to pixel art conversion, Free drawing mode, Searchable art library, Magic Round Button for similar art, Art collections, Hints for interesting art

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gorgeous Sandbox | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Sandbox. | $3.49 | per month |
| Pandy's Sandbox | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual Sandbox. | $19.49 | per year |
| Handsome Sandbox | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing and addictive
- 👍 Wide variety of pictures
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Animated pictures
- 👍 Ability to create own drawings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many good pictures locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Issues with color palette not showing completed colors
- 🐛 Glitches with zooming and panning
- 🔋 Battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Palette not showing completed colors correctly
- Zooming and panning issues
- Offline mode issues

**Requested features**

- Add search bar to find specific pictures
- Separate completed pictures from unfinished ones
- Ability to import and color own photos
- Progressive difficulty levels
- Collaborative coloring with friends


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ערוץ הילדים free?

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

### Is Sandbox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ערוץ הילדים or Sandbox?

Sandbox is rated higher. ערוץ הילדים averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Sandbox averages 4.7 from 978K ratings.

### Do ערוץ הילדים or Sandbox have ads?

Neither ערוץ הילדים nor Sandbox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ערוץ הילדים or Sandbox?

ערוץ הילדים ships an update every 5 months, and Sandbox every 2 days. Most recently, ערוץ הילדים was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sandbox on November 6, 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.*