# VRChat vs People Sandbox Playground

The clearest difference is rating: VRChat at 4.4 against People Sandbox Playground's 2.6. VRChat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (45% vs 21%). People Sandbox Playground's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VRChat sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. People Sandbox Playground asks for nothing beyond the download.

VRChat holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.4K and 931 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of VRChat's written reviews are positive against 21% of People Sandbox Playground's.

## The numbers

| Metric | VRChat | People Sandbox Playground |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrchat/id6448578770/reviews)** | [2.6 (931 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/people-sandbox-playground/id6544805982/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 931 |
| Positive reviews | **45.4% of reviews** | 20.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#74** | — |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +12 | 12+ |
| Developer | [VRChat Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685027434) | [Anass DAOUIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756584737) |

## What reviewers say

### VRChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrchat/id6448578770)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Free · Role Playing, #155 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Explore a vast virtual universe with millions of user-created worlds and avatars. Connect with friends, play diverse games, and express yourself through custom creations. Experience social interaction and adventure, with or without VR.

**Highlights:** Millions of user-created worlds, Customizable avatars, Social interaction and meeting new people, Diverse range of games and activities, VR headset support, Companion app for friends, World and avatar creation tools

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VRChat+ (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| VRChat+ (Yearly) | $99.99 | per year |
| 600 VRChat Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| VRChat+ Gift (One month) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1200 VRChat Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2400 VRChat Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3000 VRChat Credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| 3600 VRChat Credits | $29.99 | one-time |
| 4800 VRChat Credits | $39.99 | one-time |
| 6000 VRChat Credits | $49.99 | one-time |
| 9000 VRChat Credits | $74.99 | one-time |
| 12000 VRChat Credits | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔥 Fire game
- 🎉 Excited for iOS launch
- 🎨 Clean UI presentation
- 🌐 Able to play on the go

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 🔋 Battery life concerns
- 🤔 Confusing login process
- 📱 Not optimized for small screens

**Reported bugs**

- Play button not working on iPad
- Login issues on some accounts

**Requested features**

- Google login option
- iPad support
- Improved compatibility for lower-end devices


### People Sandbox Playground

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/people-sandbox-playground/id6544805982)

Engage in a physics sandbox simulation where you can interact with ragdoll and human characters. Experiment with various tools to cause cartoon gore, including shooting, burning, and tearing them apart. It's a game for those who enjoy ragdoll physics and creative destruction.

**Highlights:** Ragdoll physics simulation, Human character interaction, Variety of destruction tools, Cartoon gore effects, Sandbox environment

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🎉 Awesome game
- 😊 Enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Humans too fragile
- 🤖 Weak NPCs
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🔍 Lack of features

**Reported bugs**

- Syringes don't work properly
- Knives don't function
- Maps and tutorials don't work
- Difficulty picking up characters

**Requested features**

- More building materials
- Stronger characters
- Improved physics
- Additional syringes and weapons
- Ability to mod or share builds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VRChat free?

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

### Is People Sandbox Playground free?

People Sandbox Playground is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VRChat or People Sandbox Playground?

VRChat is rated higher. VRChat averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while People Sandbox Playground averages 2.6 from 931 ratings.

### Do VRChat or People Sandbox Playground have ads?

People Sandbox Playground shows ads; VRChat 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.*