# Space Sandbox vs Starforge

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Space Sandbox at none against Starforge's 10. Starforge's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Starforge sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Space Sandbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Sandbox | Starforge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-sandbox/id6758065635/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcus Lam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477751548) | [Wisdom Entertainment LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025337031) |

## 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


### Starforge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starforge-idle-star-empire/id6816558885)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Power-up Crate | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cosmic Collection | $3.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Supply | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Vault | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Hoard of Crystals | $49.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy of Crystals | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Sandbox free?

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

### Is Starforge free?

Starforge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Space Sandbox or Starforge have ads?

Neither Space Sandbox nor Starforge shows ads.

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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.*