Space Crab vs Sand Trace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Space Crab
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Welcome to Space Crab โ the ultimate gravity-defying survival challenge! Take control of a brave little crab lost in the vastness of the solar system. Your mission? Survive as long as possible against chaotic winds, falling space rocks, and shifting gravity on different planets. EXPLORE THE SOLAR SYSTEM Journey from Earth, surviving unique conditions on every celestial body GAME FEATURES โข Physics-Based Gameplay: Feel the difference in gravity as you travel from planet to planet. โข Dynamic Weather: Adapt to chaotic wind patterns that push you into danger. โข Global Leaderboards: Compete with players worldwide for the longest survival time. Do you have the reflexes to conquer the galaxy? Download Space Crab now and see how long you can survive!
Sand Trace
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Drop sand, pour water, ignite fire, and watch real physics come to life. Sand Trace is a pixel-art physics simulator where you paint with 16 different materials and watch them interact in surprising ways. WHAT YOU CAN CREATE - Drop sand, stone, and glass to build structures - Pour water, oil, and acid to watch fluids flow - Ignite wood, oil, and plants to set off massive fires - Spawn lava to melt ice and turn water to stone - Launch missiles and detonate explosives for chain reactions - Electrify water with lightning bolts - Grow forests by placing plants near water - Heat sand into glass for permanent structures 16 MATERIALS, 40+ INTERACTIONS Every material has unique physics. Sand falls and piles up. Water flows and extinguishes fire. Lava melts ice and hardens into stone. Acid corrodes nearly everything. Lightning electrifies water in a spreading chain. Oil floats on water and burns with thick smoke. Plants grow toward water and catch fire easily. Discover every interaction through experimentation. PIXEL-ART WORLD Watch your creations come alive in a crisp, retro-style pixel grid. Every grain of sand, every drop of water, and every spark of fire is simulated individually for a satisfying, tactile experience. PRESET SCENES Jump right in with 5 handcrafted scenes: - Volcano: Watch lava flow and interact with water - Rain: Peaceful rainfall on a landscape - Acid Rain: Destructive downpour that corrodes everything - Forest Fire: A blazing wildfire spreading through trees - Aquarium: A tranquil underwater scene SAVE, RECORD, SHARE - Save and load your creations anytime - Record MP4 videos of your simulations - Take screenshots to share your pixel-art worlds - Works on both iPhone and iPad with responsive layout Download Sand Trace today and start experimenting with physics.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sand Trace at none against Space Crab's 6. Sand Trace also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). Space Crab's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Space Crab sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Sand Trace asks for nothing beyond the download.
Space Crab ships an update every 3 days, Sand Trace fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Space Crab | Sand Trace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days โ better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CHI HO WONG | HSIANG-YU HUANG |
In-app purchases
Space Crab
- TChalla$1.00
- Genie$1.00
- Bak Mei$1.00
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- Simpson$1.00
- Kirby$1.00
- no ad$2.00
Sand Trace
No in-app purchases









