Comparison

Space Sandbox vs Planet Smash

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Space Sandbox

Design and evolve your own universe with realistic physics and life simulation. Explore with friends in multiplayer modes like battle royale and racing, or build together. Customize your experience and witness cosmic events unfold.

Highlights
  • Infinite celestial body creation
  • Realistic orbital mechanics
  • Terraforming and life evolution
  • Multiplayer modes (Battle Royale, Racing, Co-op)
  • Time control for accelerated evolution
  • Character customization
  • 6 distinct game modes
Features
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CREATE. EVOLVE. EXPLORE. Space Sandbox is the ultimate universe simulation where you play god. Create entire solar systems from scratch, manipulate gravity, and witness the rise of civilizations. BUILD YOUR UNIVERSE • Infinite Creation: Spawn over 50 types of celestial bodies—from burning stars and gas giants to black holes and mysterious gem planets. • Realistic Physics: Master the art of orbital mechanics. Create binary star systems and watch real N-body physics in action. • Terraforming: Transform barren rocks into lush, habitable worlds. Control temperature and atmosphere to support life. LIFE EVOLUTION Guide life through 9 distinct eras: • Microscopic Bacteria • Sea Life & Land Animals • Dinosaurs • Civilization (Early to Industrial) • Space Age: Watch your creations launch their own ships! MULTIPLAYER SANDBOX Explore the galaxy with friends! • Team Battle Royale: Fight for dominance in shrinking solar zones. • Space Racing: Compete in high-speed races through asteroid fields. • Co-op Building: Construct massive space stations together. FEATURES • Time Control: Speed up time to see millions of years pass in seconds. • Meteorite Economy: Harvest resources to unlock rare celestial objects. • 11 Star Types: From massive blue giants to tiny red dwarfs. • Orbital Mechanics: Set realistic orbits with barycenter physics. • Temperature System: Heat planets to create habitable zones. • 6 Game Modes: Battle Royale, Deathmatch, CTF, Racing, Survival, Exploration. • Character Customization: Design your own space explorer. • Stunning Visuals: Beautiful 3D graphics optimized for iPhone and iPad. The universe is in your hands. What will you create?

About

Planet Smash

Engage in satisfying physics-based destruction by launching rockets and meteors at planets. Experience realistic explosions and dynamic impacts in stunning 3D environments with simple tap controls.

Highlights
  • Tap-to-shoot gameplay
  • Realistic planet destruction
  • Rocket and meteor attacks
  • Physics-based destruction
  • Stunning 3D visuals
  • Multiple destruction scenarios
Features
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Prepare for total planetary destruction in Destroy The World 3D! Take control of powerful rockets and massive meteors as you launch them toward planets and watch them explode in spectacular detail. With simple tap controls and satisfying physics-based destruction, every shot creates chaos and excitement. Experience the thrill of smashing worlds apart with realistic explosions, dynamic impacts, and immersive 3D environments. Whether you're firing rockets or calling down meteors, every level offers a new way to destroy. Features: Easy tap-to-shoot gameplay Realistic planet destruction effects Rockets and meteor attack mechanics Smooth and addictive controls Stunning 3D visuals and explosions Multiple destruction scenarios Destroy planets, create chaos, and enjoy endless explosive fun. Aim carefully, time your shots, and watch the universe collapse! Download now and start destroying!

Screenshots

Space Sandbox3 screens
Planet Smash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Planet Smash at 4.0 against Space Sandbox's 2.9. Planet Smash also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.5). Space Sandbox's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Planet Smash holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Space Sandbox versus Planet Smash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace SandboxPlanet Smash
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (7 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better4
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcus LamMuhammad Umer Ahmed

In-app purchases

None

Space Sandbox

No in-app purchases

None

Planet Smash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Space Sandbox free?
Space Sandbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Planet Smash free?
Planet Smash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Space Sandbox or Planet Smash?
Planet Smash is rated higher. Space Sandbox averages 2.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Planet Smash averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Space Sandbox or Planet Smash have ads?
Planet Smash shows ads; Space Sandbox does not.

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