Powder Game vs SandBox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Powder Game
Explore a physics sandbox where you can simulate the interactions of various elements like water, fire, and gunpowder. Witness unique reactions and emergent phenomena as different 'dots' collide and influence each other.
- Physics simulation with powder elements
- Over 30 different dot variations
- Simulate element reactions
- Explosion effects
- Plant growth simulation
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Imagine the cool phenomenon when the wind blows the falling leaves. This game physics simulates the phenomenon with powder (dots)! You can choose more than 30 different variations of the dot. Water, fire, oil, gunpowder, metal, seed, birds, Ant and more. The various reactions when in hit with a dot and a dot. The explosion on hit with fire and gunpowder. Trees grow when in hit with the seed and sand.
SandBox
Engage in a dynamic particle physics playground with full rotation. Discover how various elements interact to produce captivating outcomes, offering both creative freedom and educational opportunities.
- Particle physics simulation
- Element interaction and combination
- Full 3D rotation
- Thermal vision mode
- Creative sandbox experience
- Educational element reactions
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Immerse yourself in the complete particle sandbox experience with full rotation capabilities. Explore a wide range of different elements and watch as they interact with each other to create fascinating results. Features: • Specialists understand that the sandbox is the perfect place to unleash your creativity. • Teachers recognize that the sandbox is an ideal tool for teaching about item reactions and how to create new elements. • Play sand with thermal vision, reminiscent of the popular game Garry's Mod (gmod). • This innovative and awesome concept is loads of fun with the sandbox, and I can't wait to upgrade! • The particles in the sandbox are very realistic, satisfying, and relaxing. Combine elements to create new reactions and even blow up floating sandbox or ragdoll sandbox 2 for even more excitement!
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Verdict
Powder Game and SandBox both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Powder Game's written reviews are positive against 36% of SandBox's. SandBox's advantage is ratings volume (45K vs 2.1K) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Powder Game against 4.6 for SandBox. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SandBox has 45K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Powder Game's written reviews are positive against 36% of SandBox's.
Powder Game ships an update every 6 weeks, SandBox every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Powder Game | SandBox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.1K ratings) | 4.6 (45K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 84.9% of reviews — better | 36.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K | 45K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 150 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DAN-BALL | TINYSOFT |
Customer experience
Powder Game
SandBox
User reviews
Powder Game
From 2.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎉 Fun sandbox game
- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 🎨 Lots of creative possibilities
- 🔍 Interesting element interactions
- 🕹️ Engaging player/fighter mechanics
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🔒 Limited customization options
- 🚫 Pixel/dot limit frustrating
- 🔍 Unclear how to use some features
SandBox
From 45K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and calming
- 🚀 Decent graphics
Room to improve
- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔒 Forced ads and refills
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Limited resources
Bugs and requests
Powder Game
Reported bugs
4 issues- View feature not working as expected
- Occasional freezing or crashing
- Inconsistent player/fighter behavior
- Saved creations sometimes disappearing
Requested features
6 requests- Add more elements and materials
- Increase pixel/dot limit or make it unlimited
- Implement a save/load system for creations
- Add more player/fighter customization options
- Introduce new gameplay modes or challenges
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- Improve visibility of glass and other transparent elements
SandBox
Reported bugs
3 issues- Level 50 is impossible to complete
- Certain materials like rock have glitches
- App crashes and freezes
Requested features
4 requests- More materials and elements
- Ability to save and load creations
- Larger sandbox area
- More realistic physics and behaviors
In-app purchases
Powder Game
No in-app purchases
SandBox
No in-app purchases
