# Liquid Apptoy vs SandBox

Liquid Apptoy and SandBox both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Liquid Apptoy's written reviews are positive against 37% of SandBox's. Liquid Apptoy also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). SandBox's advantage is ratings volume (46K vs 66) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 Liquid Apptoy against 4.6 for SandBox. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SandBox has 46K ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Liquid Apptoy's written reviews are positive against 37% of SandBox's.

Liquid Apptoy ships an update every 8 months, SandBox every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Liquid Apptoy | SandBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liquid-apptoy/id551226640/reviews) | **[4.6 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-sand-box/id1547780686/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 66 | **46K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.5% of reviews** | 36.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 38 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DAN-BALL](https://appshunter.io/developer/348592290) | [TINYSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/960613741) |

## What reviewers say

### Liquid Apptoy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liquid-apptoy/id551226640)

Experience a fluid simulation game where you can manipulate water. Add colors, transform it into clouds, or even ice. This interactive experience offers a unique way to play with virtual liquids.

**Highlights:** Fluid simulation gameplay, Water manipulation, Add colors to water, Transform water into clouds, Transform water into ice

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😄 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Creative sandbox
- 💡 Realistic physics simulation
- 😊 Cute characters (ducks)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😴 Gets boring quickly
- 📉 Limited content
- 🤔 Confusing gameplay
- 👎 Outdated interface
- 🚫 Capacity limit annoying

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when adding wallpaper
- Lava floats unexpectedly
- Lava doesn't move
- Game crashes when doing certain actions
- Glitch prevents element usage

**Requested features**

- More realistic water
- Add more elements/liquids
- Add sound effects
- Add new objects (spinner, planets)
- Add a layout button for UI


### SandBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-sand-box/id1547780686)

Explore a particle physics playground with full rotation and a wide variety of elements. Combine different substances to create fascinating interactions and discover new reactions. This app offers a relaxing and creative experience for users of all ages.

**Highlights:** Full rotation capabilities, Wide range of interactive elements, Create new reactions and elements, Realistic and satisfying particles, Thermal vision mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and calming
- 🚀 Decent graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔒 Forced ads and refills
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Limited resources

**Reported bugs**

- Level 50 is impossible to complete
- Certain materials like rock have glitches
- App crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More materials and elements
- Ability to save and load creations
- Larger sandbox area
- More realistic physics and behaviors


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Liquid Apptoy free?

Liquid Apptoy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SandBox free?

SandBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Liquid Apptoy or SandBox?

SandBox is rated higher. Liquid Apptoy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while SandBox averages 4.6 from 46K ratings.

### Do Liquid Apptoy or SandBox have ads?

Both Liquid Apptoy and SandBox show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Liquid Apptoy or SandBox?

Liquid Apptoy ships an update every 8 months, and SandBox every 3 months. Most recently, Liquid Apptoy was updated on November 1, 2026 and SandBox on November 12, 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.*