# Simple Sandbox 3 vs Sandbox Experiments

The clearest difference is rating: Sandbox Experiments at 4.7 against Simple Sandbox 3's 4.0. Sandbox Experiments also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (599 vs 187). Simple Sandbox 3's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Sandbox 3 sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days and Sandbox Experiments sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sandbox Experiments holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 187 and 599 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Simple Sandbox 3's written reviews are positive against 60% of Sandbox Experiments's.

Simple Sandbox 3 ships an update every 2 months, Sandbox Experiments fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Sandbox 3 | Sandbox Experiments |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-sandbox-3-pixel-craft/id6739710893/reviews) | **[4.7 (599 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-experiments-physics/id6751322784/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 187 | **599** |
| Positive reviews | 57.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 669 MB | 298 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ihor Pidhainyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529595470) | [LLP Take Top Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664783937) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Subscribe | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Crystal Money +125 | $1.19 | one-time |
| Game Money +10000 | $1.19 | one-time |
| Pack Radiant | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack Furniture 3 | $3.49 | one-time |
| PackBritish | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack Secta | $4.49 | 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 |
| Money Crystals +1200 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Game Money +96000 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack Military New | $9.99 | one-time |
| ApocalypsesPack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Money +3125 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Game Money +250000 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Game Money +650000 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Money +17500 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Game Money +1400000 | $49.99 | 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


### Sandbox Experiments

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-experiments-physics/id6751322784)

Engage in a physics-based sandbox where you build contraptions and conduct wild experiments. Recreate viral challenges or invent your own scenarios, pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

**Highlights:** Build custom experiment setups, Construct structures from various materials, Conduct destructive tests and 'what if' scenarios, Recreate viral experiments, Physics-based sandbox gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mamix Pillar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dummy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shredder | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bonus No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Experiment "Hydraulic Press" | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wings | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bonus No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Lite | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bonus No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mamix Wallet | $3.99 | one-time |
| Suitcase of Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bonus No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bonus No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mamix Suitcase | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bonus No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mamix Wardrobe | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable game experience
- ❤️ Appreciation for the creator
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unclear what to do after tutorial
- 📺 Excessive advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- Unclear game mechanics after tutorial
- Frequent advertisements disrupt gameplay

**Requested features**

- Clarify game objectives after tutorial
- Reduce frequency of advertisements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Sandbox 3 free?

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

### Is Sandbox Experiments free?

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

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

Sandbox Experiments is rated higher. Simple Sandbox 3 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while Sandbox Experiments averages 4.7 from 599 ratings.

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

Both Simple Sandbox 3 and Sandbox Experiments show ads.

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

Simple Sandbox 3 ships an update every 2 months, and Sandbox Experiments fortnightly. Most recently, Simple Sandbox 3 was updated on September 23, 2026 and Sandbox Experiments on September 23, 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.*