# Grid vs Sandbox

The clearest difference is rating: Sandbox at 5.0 against Grid's 4.4. Sandbox also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Grid's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (68 vs 4). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grid sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per 7 days. Sandbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sandbox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grid has 68 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Grid's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sandbox's.

Grid ships an update every 6 days, Sandbox monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grid | Sandbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-dating-app/id6474217376/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-explore-what-matters/id6759691746/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **68** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 83.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 154 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JKR Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721072204) | [Sandboxed, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880235874) |

## What reviewers say

### Grid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-dating-app/id6474217376)

This app connects you with potential dates based on shared favorite locations like restaurants and bars. Discover people who enjoy the same places, plan your dates at spots you both love, and spend less time swiping and more time meeting up.

**Highlights:** Match by location, Choose date venues, Discover compatible users, Plan date requests, In-app chat, Safety guidelines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.00 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $18.95 | per 3 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique location-based dating concept
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Takes the hassle out of planning dates
- ✨ Refreshing experience compared to other apps
- 💬 Encourages real conversations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and errors
- 📍 Location issues (stuck in NYC)
- 🤷‍♂️ Limited options and neighborhoods
- 🤥 Scams and waste of time mentioned
- 😵 Confusing interface for some

**Reported bugs**

- App gives error messages on opening
- App insists user is in New York and cannot change location
- Profile keeps getting deleted, requiring re-signup daily
- Cannot see all matches for each place

**Requested features**

- Expand to more neighborhoods/cities beyond NYC
- Fix location settings for users outside NYC
- Allow users to see all matches for a place
- Improve user profile deletion/creation process


### Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-explore-what-matters/id6759691746)

A private space to share your personal projects, interests, and daily efforts with a small, trusted group. Focus on genuine connection and mutual support without the pressure of likes or followers.

**Highlights:** Private sharing space, Focus on personal projects, No likes or followers, Video check-ins, Progress tracking, Small, intentional teams

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grid free?

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

### Is Sandbox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Grid or Sandbox?

Sandbox is rated higher. Grid averages 4.4 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Sandbox averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Grid or Sandbox have ads?

Grid shows ads; Sandbox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Grid or Sandbox?

Grid ships an update every 6 days, and Sandbox monthly. Most recently, Grid was updated on November 4, 2026 and Sandbox on November 5, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*