Comparison

Melbourne Sandbox vs Andwriter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Melbourne Sandbox

Features
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This is a sandbox for you to discover the programming language "Melbourne". This language is rules-based engine inspired by Prolog but with a syntax very close to natural languages and with additional functions. It can solve complex problems based of hundreds of encapsulated rules such as the recognition of 4-notes chords or be an alternative to access non structured knowledge database. The app in divided into two text editors : the one on the top is for entering the knowledges and the rules, the one on the bottom is the console and dedicated for your queries. Three buttons at the top are for saving & loading knowledges and rules and accessing the help section. You will find a detailed introduction of the language in the "Help" section of the App or on the official site www.melbourne-language.org. The version of the language in the Sandbox is 1.0.

About

Andwriter

A fast, clean text editor designed for code and notes. It offers keyboard-driven features, supports multiple tabs, and allows for quick file access and editing. An optional AI assistant integration is also available.

Highlights
  • Keyboard-driven interface
  • Supports common text and source files
  • Persistent multi-tab sessions
  • Familiar shortcuts for file operations
  • Markdown and HTML preview
  • Optional AI assistant integration
Features
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Andwriter is a fast, clean text editor built for writing code, editing plain text, and keeping scratch notes close at hand. Designed for keyboard-driven work: - Open and edit common text and source files - Keep multiple tabs in a persistent session - Use familiar shortcuts for new files, open, save, find, command palette, and quick open - Navigate with line numbers, search, replace, and multi-cursor editing - Preview Markdown and HTML documents - Switch between editor themes and focused writer settings - Connect an optional AI assistant to OpenAI-compatible, Anthropic, or local Ollama-style backends Andwriter keeps the first version simple: open files, write, search, save, and return to your session quickly. It is built for developers, writers, and anyone who wants a quiet editor that feels close to a desktop code editor while staying native on Apple platforms.

Screenshots

Melbourne Sandbox1 screens
Andwriter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Melbourne Sandbox at 15.5 against Andwriter's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Melbourne Sandbox versus Andwriter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMelbourne SandboxAndwriter
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFranck DANSAERTAndrey Sapunov

In-app purchases

None

Melbourne Sandbox

No in-app purchases

None

Andwriter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Melbourne Sandbox free?
Melbourne Sandbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Andwriter free?
Andwriter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Melbourne Sandbox or Andwriter have ads?
Neither Melbourne Sandbox nor Andwriter shows ads.

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