Comparison

Sandbox vs Orbits Up

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

Head to head
About

Sandbox

Explore the cosmos from its inception, simulating the creation and expansion of the universe. Craft celestial bodies, nurture life, and uncover the secrets of quantum physics in this engaging simulation and tycoon game.

Highlights
  • Craft your own universe
  • Build and expand with idle gameplay
  • Nurture life and civilization
  • Educational adventure in astronomy
  • Sandbox space exploration
Features
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Begin your cosmic journey in Universe Architect, a blend of simulation and tycoon games, where you explore space from the very beginning – the Planck Era, right after the Big Bang. Similar to the sandbox exploration found in My Little Universe, here you’ll discover elements, unveil isotopes, and even trigger star explosions to expand your universe, shaping it as you wish. In Universe Architect, you play as Mr. Strange, a unique quark with unprecedented powers. Venture through the mysteries of space, tackling humanity's biggest questions: What came before the Big Bang? How is the universe expanding? Could you reveal the secrets of quantum gravity? Guided by these timeless questions, explore the tiniest scales of the cosmos, down to the Planck length, discovering particles like bosons, tachyons, neutrinos, quarks, and photons. Key Features: - Craft Your Own Universe: Trigger cosmic reactions, create heavy metals within the intense furnaces of stars, and use these elements to unlock new crafting possibilities. Transform these resources into complex planetary structures and stellar bodies, creating a playground as vast as a galaxy. - Build and Expand with Idle Gameplay: As a space idle game, Universe Architect allows you to build structures that automatically harvest elements, process materials, and generate new stars. With proper structure management, you’ll see your universe grow and thrive, from individual particles to entire galaxies! - Nurture Life and Civilization: Explore the fascinating possibilities of evolution by developing planetary ecosystems and giving rise to intelligent life. Manage environments to encourage the growth of new cells, cultivating them until they form entire civilizations across planets. Shape the course of history, influence technology, and witness the transformation of simple organisms into advanced societies. - Educational Adventure in Astronomy and Cosmology: Universe Architect is more than a game; it’s an educational experience that immerses players in the world of astronomy and quantum physics. The gameplay introduces complex ideas like singularity, the multiverse, dark matter, and quantum fluctuations, with concepts made accessible through interactive storytelling and challenges. - Feel Like a Star Maker in a Sandbox Universe: Similar to Stellarium, Universe Architect is a sandbox simulation where players can explore the wonders of space. Lay the groundwork for stars, planets, and even galaxies, crafting an intricate network of celestial bodies. The freedom to experiment and create makes this sandbox experience truly cosmic. Whether you're crafting galaxies, building planets, or guiding civilizations, Universe Architect offers the ultimate simulation experience for fans of space, astronomy, and tycoon games. Expand your universe, delve into the mysteries of the cosmos, and see if you have what it takes to become the ultimate architect of space. Your involvement in the game and the expansion of the planetary systems can lead to the birth of life. Nourish the new cells and cultivate their environment to eventually create a vast civilization. Can you do it? Educational Integration: Beyond being a captivating adventure, Universe Architect serves as an educational tool that helps players understand the complexities of cosmology, physics, and philosophy in an immersive and engaging way. The game introduces concepts such as singularity, the multiverse, dark matter, and quantum fluctuations through interactive storytelling and gameplay, making these advanced topics more accessible and memorable. In this space idle game, players will have the ability to create life on planets and guide its development, nurturing it as it evolves into powerful and advanced civilizations. Shape the course of history, influence the rise of technology, and watch as your creations grow from simple organisms into thriving, intelligent societies across the galaxy.

About

Orbits Up

Features
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Pilot your spaceship through a galaxy of planets, stars, and danger! Use gravity to your advantage as you correct your course. Keep up on fuel by orbiting planets with fuel stations, and watch out for solar flares and enemy fire! The only goal is up!

Screenshots

Sandbox4 screens
Orbits Up3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbits Up at none against Sandbox's 10. Orbits Up also leads on ads (none vs shown). Sandbox's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). On price 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. Sandbox sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Orbits Up asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sandbox versus Orbits Up: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSandboxOrbits Up
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size284 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCezary TomczakBradley Barr

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Sandbox

One-time10
  • Helium Small Pack$0.99
  • Skipits Pack Small$1.99
  • Tachyon Pack Small$1.99
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  • Hydrogen Medium Pack$2.99
  • Helium Medium Pack$3.99
  • Skipits Pack Medium$4.99
  • Hydrogen Large Pack$4.99
  • Tachyon Pack Medium$4.99
  • Level Pass$7.99
  • Helium Large Pack$7.99
None

Orbits Up

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sandbox free?
Sandbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orbits Up free?
Orbits Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sandbox or Orbits Up have ads?
Sandbox shows ads; Orbits Up does not.

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