# XBOX vs Sandbagged

The clearest difference is ratings volume: XBOX at 1.7M against Sandbagged's 1. XBOX also leads on chart position (#58 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Sandbagged's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Sandbagged holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XBOX has 1.7M ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | XBOX | Sandbagged |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.7M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbox/id736179781/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbagged/id6761498409/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7M** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Danilo Diaz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889230806) |

## What reviewers say

### XBOX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbox/id736179781)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Stay connected with your gaming community through voice and text chat, notifications, and messages. Discover and purchase games, explore Game Pass content, and share your best gaming moments. This app keeps you in the game, no matter where you play.

**Highlights:** Voice and text chat with friends, Game notifications and achievements, In-app game and add-on purchases, Explore Game Pass catalog and Perks, Share game clips and screenshots, Gaming Copilot for assistance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless integration with Xbox
- 👍 Convenient remote control features
- 📤 Easy sharing of captures and clips
- 💬 Useful for in-game communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Issues with account login and verification
- 🔇 Unreliable party chat and voice communication
- 🖼️ Inability to customize profile picture

**Reported bugs**

- Captures not uploading or viewable in the app
- Remote control input lag and inconsistent functionality
- Messaging conversations disappearing or not loading
- Repeated sign-in prompts and account access issues

**Requested features**

- Add ability to browse and purchase games directly in the app
- Improve notification system and message delivery
- Restore achievement tracking and game stats viewing
- Optimize app performance and stability


### Sandbagged

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbagged/id6761498409)

This app accurately tracks scores for Spades games, including bids, tricks, and bags. It supports 2v2 and 3-player Cutthroat modes with automatic scoring to prevent disputes. Features include live scorecards, bag warnings, and round history.

**Highlights:** Automatic Spades scoring, Bid and trick tracking, Bag and Nil bid support, 2v2 and 3-player modes, Live scorecards, Round history, Auto-save mid-game

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XBOX free?

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

### Is Sandbagged free?

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

### Which has better reviews, XBOX or Sandbagged?

Sandbagged is rated higher. XBOX averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7M ratings, while Sandbagged averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do XBOX or Sandbagged have ads?

Neither XBOX nor Sandbagged 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.*