# Sandblox vs Space Bound

The clearest difference is rating: Sandblox at 5.0 against Space Bound's 4.3. Sandblox also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 24) and ads (none vs shown). Space Bound's advantage is ratings volume (486 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Bound sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Sandblox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sandblox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Bound has 486 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sandblox | Space Bound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandblox/id6443447066/reviews)** | [4.3 (486 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-bound-planet-games/id6446005338/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **486** |
| Positive reviews | — | 29.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 366 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ristretto Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586604222) | [NFT World Labs Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772944130) |

## What reviewers say

### Sandblox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandblox/id6443447066)

Explore a blocky world, mine resources, and craft items to repair your spaceship. Embark on an adventure to discover new worlds with your pickaxe.

**Highlights:** Block world exploration, Resource mining, Item crafting, Spaceship repair, Inter-world travel

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Space Bound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-bound-planet-games/id6446005338)

Embark on an epic space adventure as an astronaut exploring alien planets. Harvest resources, battle extraterrestrial foes, and upgrade your skills to uncover cosmic secrets. This game offers a vast universe to discover and conquer.

**Highlights:** Explore alien planets, Harvest resources, Engage in battles, Upgrade skills, Uncover secrets, Spacecraft travel

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

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 25 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Skipits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tools Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tools Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 80 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 180 Style Tokens | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Style Tokens Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| 30 Skipits | $7.99 | one-time |
| Dark Lord Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Warden Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Explorer Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium Rewards | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spider Cave Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Galactic Pirate Pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| 170 Coins | $11.99 | one-time |
| Robot Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| 700 Style Tokens | $18.99 | one-time |
| 100 Skipits | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pack of Coins | $21.99 | one-time |
| 450 Coins | $22.99 | one-time |
| Industrion Resources Pack | $48.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Excessive ads
- 🔁 Endless ad loops
- 🛑 Game stuck in ad mode
- ⏱️ Ads interrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game stuck in ad loop
- Ads prevent access to game

**Requested features**

- Fix ad issues
- Improve ad implementation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sandblox free?

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

### Is Space Bound free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sandblox or Space Bound?

Sandblox is rated higher. Sandblox averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Space Bound averages 4.3 from 486 ratings.

### Do Sandblox or Space Bound have ads?

Space Bound shows ads; Sandblox does not.

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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.*