Comparison

Tic! vs Chembox Sandbox

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

Head to head
About

Tic!

A unique game that uses only haptic feedback for immersive gameplay, allowing you to play discreetly anytime, anywhere. Recreate rhythmic vibrations by tapping your screen.

Highlights
  • Haptic feedback gameplay
  • Screen-free gaming
  • Playable anywhere discreetly
  • Accessible for all
  • Eye strain relief
  • iPhone and Apple Watch support
Features
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Feeling bored but can't use your phone? Need a screen-free way to pass the time? Tic! has you covered! WHAT IS TIC? Tic! is a unique game with no sounds or visuals. Tic! uses haptic feedback (the vibrations your phone makes when you make a purchase, or long press an app on your home screen) in order to provide interactive, immersive gameplay! Just hold your phone in your hand, and tap away! HOW DOES TIC WORK? When you start, you'll feel a rhythm of 5 to 8 “Tics” (haptic vibrations). Your goal is to recreate the rhythm by tapping it anywhere on the screen. If your timing of your taps is close enough to the original, you win! If not, Tic! will replay the rhythm for you to try again. It sounds simple, but getting the timing just right is a fun challenge! Tic's Best Features: ANYTIME: Unlike fidget toys and stress balls, Tic! is with you all the time, ready to help out whenever you're bored! ANYWHERE: You can play Tic! anywhere without zoning out of your surroundings! (ex: in a movie theater, during a meeting, etc.) ANYONE: Almost anyone can play Tic!, even those who are sick or have certain disabilities. Tic includes accessibility support to make sure it's game fun for everyone! EYE STRAIN: Tic! offers a less stimulating alternative to social media and other games, perfect for when you want to give your eyes a break! WATCH: Your purchase includes Tic! for both iPhone and Apple Watch. The game is optimized for both versions, taking into account their differences in size and hardware. HAVE A QUESTION? We would love to hear it! Please reach out to us at freestyle.feedback@gmail.com (One more thing. We have added accessibility support within Tic!, but if there is anything else we can do to make the app even more accessible please let us know by reaching out at freestyle.feedback@gmail.com or by telling us in a review. Thank you!)

About

Chembox Sandbox

Experiment with chemical reactions in a virtual sandbox. Drag and drop elements to create explosions, fire, and discover surprising interactions. Explore all 118 periodic table elements with realistic physics and visual effects.

Highlights
  • Real-time chemical reactions
  • All 118 periodic table elements
  • Physics-based particle systems
  • Stunning visual effects
  • Interactive element mixing
  • Explosion and fire simulation
Features
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Drag and drop chemicals onto the canvas and watch them react in real time! Mix hydrogen with oxygen, cause explosions, create fire, build with elements, and discover surprising reactions. With all 118 periodic table elements, physics-based particle systems, and stunning visual effects, ChemBox transforms the periodic table into an interactive playground of discovery.

Screenshots

Tic!4 screens
Chembox Sandbox1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chembox Sandbox at daily against Tic!'s fortnightly. Chembox Sandbox also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Tic!'s advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Tic! costs $1.95 and Chembox Sandbox $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chembox Sandbox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tic! has 40 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Tic!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Chembox Sandbox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tic! ships an update fortnightly, Chembox Sandbox daily. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tic! versus Chembox Sandbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTic!Chembox Sandbox
Price$1.95$0.99 — better
Rating4.7 (40 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings40 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB6 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRohan SachdevaAGIGUI LLC

Customer experience

Tic!

All ratings40 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%

Chembox Sandbox

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Tic!

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Grey blob instead of black screen
  • Installation error on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More game modes and settings
  • Ability to disable bottom screen bar
  • Customizable haptic feedback
  • Category change to Entertainment

Chembox Sandbox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tic!

No in-app purchases

None

Chembox Sandbox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tic! free?
Tic! costs $1.95, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chembox Sandbox free?
Chembox Sandbox costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tic! or Chembox Sandbox?
Chembox Sandbox is rated higher. Tic! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Chembox Sandbox averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Tic! or Chembox Sandbox have ads?
Neither Tic! nor Chembox Sandbox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tic! or Chembox Sandbox?
Tic! ships an update fortnightly, and Chembox Sandbox daily. Most recently, Tic! was updated on October 8, 2026 and Chembox Sandbox on October 7, 2026.

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