# Space Sandbox vs Planet Smash

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Sandbox | Planet Smash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-sandbox/id6758065635/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-smash-destroy-world/id6766958384/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 12 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcus Lam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477751548) | [Muhammad Umer Ahmed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611140881) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-sandbox/id6758065635)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Planet Smash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-smash-destroy-world/id6766958384)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*