# Space Sandbox Playground vs Space Sandbox

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Space Sandbox at 100% against Space Sandbox Playground's 20%. Space Sandbox also leads on rating (2.9 vs 1.1) and ads (none vs shown). Space Sandbox Playground's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.5). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Space Sandbox holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Space Sandbox Playground's written reviews are positive against 100% of Space Sandbox's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Sandbox Playground | Space Sandbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-sandbox-playground/id6479830358/reviews) | **[2.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-sandbox/id6758065635/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 134 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eventronic Systems, SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/692703720) | [Marcus Lam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477751548) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Sandbox Playground

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-sandbox-playground/id6479830358)

Design and build your own space platform, then explore it in game mode. Populate your creations with various creatures and objects for unique cosmic adventures.

**Highlights:** Design custom space platforms, Populate with creatures and objects, Explore in game mode, Cosmic creativity and adventure, Build futuristic space stations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Space Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-sandbox/id6758065635)

Design and evolve your own universe with realistic physics and life simulation. Explore with friends in multiplayer modes like battle royale and racing, or build together. Customize your experience and witness cosmic events unfold.

**Highlights:** Infinite celestial body creation, Realistic orbital mechanics, Terraforming and life evolution, Multiplayer modes (Battle Royale, Racing, Co-op), Time control for accelerated evolution, Character customization, 6 distinct game modes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Sandbox Playground free?

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

### Is Space Sandbox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Space Sandbox Playground or Space Sandbox?

Space Sandbox is rated higher. Space Sandbox Playground averages 1.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Space Sandbox averages 2.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Space Sandbox Playground or Space Sandbox have ads?

Space Sandbox Playground shows ads; Space Sandbox 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.*