# The Sandbox Evolution vs Tasty Planet Forever

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tasty Planet Forever at 81% against The Sandbox Evolution's 40%. Tasty Planet Forever also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.8). The Sandbox Evolution's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 14 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Sandbox Evolution sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Tasty Planet Forever sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tasty Planet Forever holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Sandbox Evolution has 9.6K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of The Sandbox Evolution's written reviews are positive against 81% of Tasty Planet Forever's.

The Sandbox Evolution ships an update every 2 weeks, Tasty Planet Forever every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Sandbox Evolution | Tasty Planet Forever |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-sandbox-evolution/id944393180/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasty-planet-forever/id1435947488/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | **80.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 248 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [PIXOWL INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/436959453) | [Dingo Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/415069565) |

## What reviewers say

### The Sandbox Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-sandbox-evolution/id944393180)

Create and destroy 8-bit worlds with a vast array of elements and physics. Design intricate landscapes, add life, introduce technology, and even compose music. Share your creations and play games made by others.

**Highlights:** Build 8-bit 2D pixel worlds, Over 170 elements with unique interactions, Add life with AI characters and foliage, Introduce technology and destructive elements, Create pixel art and compose music, Share and browse user-created worlds, Design custom game levels

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Basic Elements Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ecstasy Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Mana | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Campaigns Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Disasters Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Zombie Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Inner Self Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Elements Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Mana Elements Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and creative
- 👍 Endless possibilities
- 💡 Custom character creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium content locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Expensive premium subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save custom elements
- Premium content not unlocking properly
- Glitches with water and hazards
- Crashes on startup or level load

**Requested features**

- More free content and elements
- Improved stability and performance
- Larger level sizes
- Custom animation tools
- Multiplayer functionality


### Tasty Planet Forever

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasty-planet-forever/id1435947488)

Control a hungry creature that grows by consuming everything in its path, from small objects to entire cities and planets. Explore diverse worlds and unlock new characters for an even bigger challenge. Enjoy cooperative gameplay on iPad.

**Highlights:** Grow by eating everything, Explore multiple worlds, Unlock new characters, Hundreds of entities to eat, Over 150 levels, Split-screen co-op mode, MFi controller support

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Pack of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pack of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 😋 Satisfying to eat everything
- 🤯 Unique and creative levels
- 🥰 Nostalgic for Tasty Planet series

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Slow coin/gem earning process
- 🤔 Levels locked behind paywalls
- 🤯 Difficulty spikes in later levels
- 🐛 Occasional progress loss issues

**Reported bugs**

- Progress reset after reinstalling
- Glitches on certain levels
- Unresponsive controls at times

**Requested features**

- Add more playable animals
- Implement daily rewards/bonuses
- Allow level/world customization
- Improve cloud/cross-device sync


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Sandbox Evolution free?

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

### Is Tasty Planet Forever free?

Tasty Planet Forever is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Sandbox Evolution or Tasty Planet Forever?

Tasty Planet Forever is rated higher. The Sandbox Evolution averages 3.8 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Tasty Planet Forever averages 4.4 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do The Sandbox Evolution or Tasty Planet Forever have ads?

Tasty Planet Forever shows ads; The Sandbox Evolution does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Sandbox Evolution or Tasty Planet Forever?

The Sandbox Evolution ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tasty Planet Forever every 14 months. Most recently, The Sandbox Evolution was updated on October 27, 2026 and Tasty Planet Forever on October 26, 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.*