# iBuilder vs Simple Sandbox 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Sandbox 2 at 59% against iBuilder's 16%. Simple Sandbox 2 also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 29 months). iBuilder's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iBuilder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Simple Sandbox 2 sells 28 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Sandbox 2 holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Sandbox 2 has 1.2K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of iBuilder's written reviews are positive against 59% of Simple Sandbox 2's.

iBuilder ships an update every 29 months, Simple Sandbox 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBuilder | Simple Sandbox 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibuilder/id453519722/reviews) | **[3.9 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-sandbox-2/id1529595468/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.4% of reviews | **59.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 837 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sea Venture LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/312276940) | [Ihor Pidhainyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529595470) |

## What reviewers say

### iBuilder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibuilder/id453519722)

This is a creative building game where you can construct anything you imagine using over 60 block types. Design entire cities with customizable terrain, realistic graphics, and dynamic environmental effects.

**Highlights:** Build castles, docks, mansions, and more, Over 60 different block types, Random terrain generation, Customizable island size and vegetation, 360-degree camera control, Realistic water, sky, and sun effects, Save up to 3 worlds

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iBuilder | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic graphics
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 👎 Confusing controls
- 💰 Paywall for full experience
- 🚫 Lack of content and features

**Reported bugs**

- Blocks disappearing after placement
- Inability to delete or move placed blocks

**Requested features**

- Ability to modify terrain
- Addition of characters and wildlife
- More building options and tools


### Simple Sandbox 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-sandbox-2/id1529595468)

Engage in a free, open-world sandbox game where you can build, create, and explore alone or with friends. Design your character, construct anything from houses to fortresses, and enjoy action-packed combat or thrilling races with a variety of vehicles.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer and single-player modes, Physics-based object manipulation, Character customization, World creation and building, Combat with various weapons, Vehicle racing and customization, Diverse collection of items and maps

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vip Account | $2.99 | per month |
| Game Money +80000 | $1.19 | one-time |
| Crystal Money  80 | $1.19 | one-time |
| Game Money +160000 | $1.19 | one-time |
| Crystal Money + 240 | $1.19 | one-time |
| Robot Item | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Money  +180 | $2.19 | one-time |
| Weapon Mini-Gun (MH1) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Money  300 | $3.19 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.79 | one-time |
| Apocalypse Interiors | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ukraine Plane "Mriya" | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Money  +450 | $4.19 | one-time |
| Crystal Money +1350 | $4.19 | one-time |
| Ads Block | $4.99 | one-time |
| Artic Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ukraine Army Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pack Germany | $5.99 | one-time |
| Millitary Pack Brazil | $6.99 | one-time |
| Japan_Pack_Military | $6.99 | one-time |
| Millitary USA Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Money +1000 | $8.19 | one-time |
| Game Money +1000000 | $8.19 | one-time |
| Crystal Money +3000 | $8.99 | one-time |
| WW2 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Apocalypse_pack | $11.49 | one-time |
| Wasteland All Pack | $13.49 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle Pack | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 More Vehicle Functions
- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Impressive game
- 👍 Lovely game
- 👍 Best game ever

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Crashes
- 🐛 Invisible props and cars
- 🐛 Disconnection issues
- 🐛 Ads issues

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible props and cars
- Disconnection issues
- Ads not closable
- Purchases not working
- Saving issues

**Requested features**

- Add brake lights and turn signals
- Add AI traffic
- Add ability to switch accounts
- Add working missiles and building destruction physics
- Add more trains (Shinkansen, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBuilder free?

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

### Is Simple Sandbox 2 free?

Simple Sandbox 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iBuilder or Simple Sandbox 2?

Simple Sandbox 2 is rated higher. iBuilder averages 2.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Simple Sandbox 2 averages 3.9 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do iBuilder or Simple Sandbox 2 have ads?

Simple Sandbox 2 shows ads; iBuilder does not.

### Which is updated more often, iBuilder or Simple Sandbox 2?

iBuilder ships an update every 29 months, and Simple Sandbox 2 monthly. Most recently, iBuilder was updated on October 7, 2026 and Simple Sandbox 2 on October 13, 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.*