# Space Sandbox vs Stars and Planets Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Stars and Planets Simulator at 4.4 against Space Sandbox's 2.9. Stars and Planets Simulator also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). Space Sandbox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stars and Planets Simulator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Space Sandbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stars and Planets Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 17 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Space Sandbox's written reviews are positive against 94% of Stars and Planets Simulator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Sandbox | Stars and Planets Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-sandbox/id6758065635/reviews) | **[4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stars-and-planets-simulator/id6778573571/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 93.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 397 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcus Lam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477751548) | [Andrei Nistorescu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1048905386) |

## 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


### Stars and Planets Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stars-and-planets-simulator/id6778573571)

Design and explore your own universe. Create stars, planets, and celestial bodies, then pilot a customizable spaceship to discover them. Experience the worlds you've built firsthand, from walking on planet surfaces to diving into gas giant atmospheres.

**Highlights:** Create custom stars and black holes, Design terrestrial and gas giant planets, Sculpt planet atmospheres and terrains, Pilot customizable spaceships, Explore created planets, Dive into gas giant atmospheres

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Sandbox free?

Space Sandbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stars and Planets Simulator free?

Stars and Planets Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Space Sandbox or Stars and Planets Simulator?

Stars and Planets Simulator is rated higher. Space Sandbox averages 2.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Stars and Planets Simulator averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.

### Do Space Sandbox or Stars and Planets Simulator have ads?

Stars and Planets Simulator 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.*