# Simple Sandbox 3 vs Creative Ragdoll Sandbox

Simple Sandbox 3 and Creative Ragdoll Sandbox both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Creative Ragdoll Sandbox's written reviews are positive against 57% of Simple Sandbox 3's. Creative Ragdoll Sandbox also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 209). Simple Sandbox 3's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Simple Sandbox 3 against 4.0 for Creative Ragdoll Sandbox. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Creative Ragdoll Sandbox has 1.1K ratings behind it against 209, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Simple Sandbox 3's written reviews are positive against 78% of Creative Ragdoll Sandbox's.

Simple Sandbox 3 ships an update every 2 months, Creative Ragdoll Sandbox every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Sandbox 3 | Creative Ragdoll Sandbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-sandbox-3-pixel-craft/id6739710893/reviews) | **[4.0 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creative-ragdoll-sandbox/id6755146316/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 209 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.0% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 669 MB | 331 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ihor Pidhainyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529595470) | [Liudmyla Petryshyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024436268) |

## 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 (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


### Creative Ragdoll Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creative-ragdoll-sandbox/id6755146316)

Explore a post-apocalyptic city, build structures, and survive against zombies and bandits. Level up your character, gather resources, and use a variety of weapons in this 3D sandbox adventure.

**Highlights:** Open-world sandbox exploration, Building and construction mechanics, Survival against enemies, Resource collection, Character leveling, Vast arsenal of weapons

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boxing Gun | $1.99 | one-time |
| Drift Car | $1.99 | one-time |
| Monster Truck | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shark Gun | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gatling gun | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lux Car | $5.99 | one-time |
| Samurai Mech | $9.99 | one-time |
| Heavy Mech | $9.99 | one-time |
| Revolver Mech | $10.99 | one-time |
| Thor Mech | $10.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Sandbox 3 free?

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

### Is Creative Ragdoll Sandbox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Sandbox 3 or Creative Ragdoll Sandbox?

Creative Ragdoll Sandbox is rated higher. Simple Sandbox 3 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 209 ratings, while Creative Ragdoll Sandbox averages 4.0 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Simple Sandbox 3 or Creative Ragdoll Sandbox have ads?

Both Simple Sandbox 3 and Creative Ragdoll Sandbox show ads.

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

Simple Sandbox 3 ships an update every 2 months, and Creative Ragdoll Sandbox every 3 months. Most recently, Simple Sandbox 3 was updated on November 4, 2026 and Creative Ragdoll Sandbox on November 5, 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.*