# MotorDex vs Armor Sandbox

The clearest difference is update cadence: Armor Sandbox at daily against MotorDex's weekly. Armor Sandbox also leads on chart position (#103 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). MotorDex's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (822 vs 114). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MotorDex sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Armor Sandbox sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MotorDex holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MotorDex has 822 ratings behind it against 114, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 88% and 88% positive.

MotorDex ships an update weekly, Armor Sandbox daily. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MotorDex | Armor Sandbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (822 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motordex/id6779553740/reviews)** | [4.5 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armor-sandbox-2d-physics/id6821128741/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **822** | 114 |
| Positive reviews | **87.6% of reviews** | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#103** |
| Size | 23 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Matteo Farinacci](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779553742) | [Vitor Japiassu](https://appshunter.io/developer/6821128743) |

## What reviewers say

### MotorDex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motordex/id6779553740)

Instantly identify any car from a photo with AI. Track your car spotting, build a virtual garage, and collect vehicles ranked by rarity. Enjoy a retro arcade experience while discovering rare and exotic cars.

**Highlights:** AI car scanner and identifier, Vehicle spotting tracker, Virtual car garage builder, Gamified rarity tiers, Retro arcade aesthetics, Cloud sync for collection

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MotorDex Pro — Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| MotorDex Pro — Annual | $19.99 | per year |


### Armor Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armor-sandbox-2d-physics/id6821128741)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

Explore realistic 2D physics simulations of destruction and ballistics. Experiment with over 110 materials, 70 projectiles, and 90 targets, including detailed vehicle cutaways. Create and share your own designs with a vibrant community.

**Highlights:** Realistic 2D physics engine, Material property simulation, Ballistics and destruction effects, Extensive material and projectile library, Detailed vehicle cutaways, Customizable target and projectile creation, Circuitry and electrical simulation

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sci-Fi Expansion | $2.99 | one-time |
| Armor Sandbox Complete | $8.99 | one-time |
| Everything: Complete + Sci-Fi | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MotorDex free?

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

### Is Armor Sandbox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MotorDex or Armor Sandbox?

MotorDex is rated higher. MotorDex averages 4.9 out of 5 from 822 ratings, while Armor Sandbox averages 4.5 from 114 ratings.

### Do MotorDex or Armor Sandbox have ads?

Neither MotorDex nor Armor Sandbox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MotorDex or Armor Sandbox?

MotorDex ships an update weekly, and Armor Sandbox daily. Most recently, MotorDex was updated on November 10, 2026 and Armor Sandbox on November 10, 2026.

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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.*