# Sand ToyBox vs Physics! Fun

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sand ToyBox at none against Physics! Fun's 5. Sand ToyBox also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Physics! Fun's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Physics! Fun sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Sand ToyBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sand ToyBox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Sand ToyBox ships an update every 2 months, Physics! Fun every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand ToyBox | Physics! Fun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-toybox/id6752493772/reviews)** | [4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-fun/id6752563347/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Myeong Su Seon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714772732) | [Ramazan Saglam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839886393) |

## What reviewers say

### Sand ToyBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-toybox/id6752493772)

Experiment with physics and create your own worlds using over 80 unique elements. Build planets, launch rockets, and observe real-time reactions between water, fire, rocks, and creatures. Unleash your imagination to design anything you can dream of.

**Highlights:** Physics-based simulations, Create custom worlds, Over 80 unique elements, Real-time object reactions, Import custom images, Experiment with creatures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Physics! Fun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-fun/id6752563347)

Explore a realistic physics sandbox where you can build, break, and experiment with your own creations. Design complex machines, test structures, and manipulate gravity in an open-world environment. Frequent updates ensure endless creative possibilities.

**Highlights:** Realistic ragdoll physics, Dynamic particle and fluid simulations, Complex machine and structure building, Customizable gravity and environments, Intuitive building controls, Frequent content updates

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Plus Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Small Block Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Block Package | $2.49 | one-time |
| Large Block Package | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sand ToyBox free?

Sand ToyBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Physics! Fun free?

Physics! Fun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sand ToyBox or Physics! Fun?

Sand ToyBox is rated higher. Sand ToyBox averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Physics! Fun averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Sand ToyBox or Physics! Fun have ads?

Both Sand ToyBox and Physics! Fun show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sand ToyBox or Physics! Fun?

Sand ToyBox ships an update every 2 months, and Physics! Fun every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sand ToyBox was updated on June 21, 2026 and Physics! Fun on September 22, 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.*