# Green Sandbox vs Simple Sandbox 3

The clearest difference is rating: Green Sandbox at 4.5 against Simple Sandbox 3's 4.0. Green Sandbox also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 57%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Simple Sandbox 3's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Green Sandbox sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Simple Sandbox 3 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Green Sandbox holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 246 and 209 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Green Sandbox's written reviews are positive against 57% of Simple Sandbox 3's.

Green Sandbox ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple Sandbox 3 every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Green Sandbox | Simple Sandbox 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (246 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/green-sandbox/id6504775434/reviews)** | [4.0 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-sandbox-3-pixel-craft/id6739710893/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **246** | 209 |
| Positive reviews | **82.0% of reviews** | 57.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 252 MB | 669 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Liudmyla Petryshyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024436268) | [Ihor Pidhainyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529595470) |

## What reviewers say

### Green Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/green-sandbox/id6504775434)

Unleash your creativity in a dynamic sandbox game. Build anything you can imagine, engage in thrilling simulations, and conquer challenging boss fights. Connect with a global community to share creations and explore endless possibilities.

**Highlights:** Build and craft anything, Engage in thrilling simulations, Intense boss fights, Connect and collaborate with players, Discover and unlock new content, Intuitive building tools

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Jet legs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mono wheel | $2.99 | one-time |
| Minigun Man | $5.99 | one-time |
| Spider Pack FLASH SALE! | $5.99 | one-time |
| Clock Titan | $8.99 | one-time |
| Mech killer! | $8.99 | one-time |
| Mechanical Titanium | $8.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Mega Pack! | $8.99 | one-time |
| The Spider Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game overall
- 👍 Love this game
- 👍 Good game
- 👍 So cool
- 👍 Awesome

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too much paid content
- 💸 Expensive items
- 💸 Too many ads
- 💸 Forced to review
- 💸 Ads interfere with gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Titans deleted, need re-download
- Time limit on daily rewards

**Requested features**

- Make it free
- Add game money
- Less ads
- Add punching
- Add a gun that shoots waves


### Simple Sandbox 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-sandbox-3-pixel-craft/id6739710893)

Build, craft, and explore in an open-world sandbox. Create your own RPG, engage in battles with various weapons, and play with friends online or offline. Enjoy a vast collection of items and regular updates.

**Highlights:** Build and destroy structures, Engage in combat with weapons, Create an open-world RPG, Hundreds of free items, Multiplayer online and offline modes, Pixel craft and unique graphics

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Subscribe | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Crystal Money +125 | $1.19 | one-time |
| Game Money +10000 | $1.19 | one-time |
| PackBritish | $3.99 | one-time |
| PackGerman1942 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Money +575 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Game Money +46000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack Police | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pack Military New | $9.99 | one-time |
| ApocalypsesPack | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic game experience
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💻 UI navigation issues
- 🕹️ Limited free content

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after updates
- Expired props not removed

**Requested features**

- Add more planes and aircraft
- Implement offline compatibility
- Add trains, railways, and factories
- Create a flat, infinitely generated map
- Add more free cars


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Green Sandbox free?

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

### Is Simple Sandbox 3 free?

Simple Sandbox 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Green Sandbox or Simple Sandbox 3?

Green Sandbox is rated higher. Green Sandbox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 246 ratings, while Simple Sandbox 3 averages 4.0 from 209 ratings.

### Do Green Sandbox or Simple Sandbox 3 have ads?

Both Green Sandbox and Simple Sandbox 3 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Green Sandbox or Simple Sandbox 3?

Green Sandbox ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple Sandbox 3 every 2 months. Most recently, Green Sandbox was updated on November 4, 2026 and Simple Sandbox 3 on November 4, 2026.

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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.*