# Sandbox Experiments vs Excaper

Sandbox Experiments and Excaper both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of Sandbox Experiments's written reviews are positive against 0% of Excaper's. Sandbox Experiments also leads on ratings volume (689 vs 3). Excaper'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. Sandbox Experiments sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Excaper 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 — 4.7 for Sandbox Experiments against 4.7 for Excaper. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sandbox Experiments has 689 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Sandbox Experiments's written reviews are positive against 0% of Excaper's.

Sandbox Experiments ships an update fortnightly, Excaper every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sandbox Experiments | Excaper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (689 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-experiments-physics/id6751322784/reviews)** | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/excaper-prison-escape/id6753783981/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **689** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **54.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 298 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Take Top Entertainment LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664783937) | [Muhammad Afzaal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603789693) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Excaper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/excaper-prison-escape/id6753783981)

Dig tunnels, collect items, and trade with fellow inmates to plan your escape from prison. Outsmart guards and navigate dangerous underground passages in this thrilling jailbreak adventure. Will you dig, trick, or trade your way to freedom?

**Highlights:** Dig underground tunnels, Collect and trade items, Outsmart prison guards, Survive prison life, Explore dangerous passages, Easy controls and simulator fun

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snacks 500 | $0.99 | one-time |
| REMOVE ADS! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cash 200 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Snacks 1000 | $3.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cash 500 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Snacks 2500 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cash 1000 | $12.99 | one-time |
| snacks 5000 | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sandbox Experiments free?

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

### Is Excaper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sandbox Experiments or Excaper?

Sandbox Experiments is rated higher. Sandbox Experiments averages 4.7 out of 5 from 689 ratings, while Excaper averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Sandbox Experiments or Excaper have ads?

Both Sandbox Experiments and Excaper show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sandbox Experiments or Excaper?

Sandbox Experiments ships an update fortnightly, and Excaper every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sandbox Experiments was updated on October 30, 2026 and Excaper on October 28, 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.*