# Sandbox vs Orbits Up

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.

Both are free to download. Sandbox sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Orbits Up asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sandbox | Orbits Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-universe-architect/id6475395327/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6** | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 284 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cezary Tomczak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076101131) | [Bradley Barr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598758066) |

## What reviewers say

### Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-universe-architect/id6475395327)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Helium Small Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skipits Pack Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tachyon Pack Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hydrogen Medium Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Helium Medium Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Skipits Pack Medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hydrogen Large Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tachyon Pack Medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Level Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Helium Large Pack | $7.99 | one-time |


### Orbits Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbits-up/id6743768764)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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