# The Sandbox Evolution vs Apple Knight 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Apple Knight 2 at 89% against The Sandbox Evolution's 40%. Apple Knight 2 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 weeks). The Sandbox Evolution's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Apple Knight 2 sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Apple Knight 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.6K and 3.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of The Sandbox Evolution's written reviews are positive against 89% of Apple Knight 2's.

The Sandbox Evolution ships an update every 2 weeks, Apple Knight 2 every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Sandbox Evolution | Apple Knight 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-sandbox-evolution/id944393180/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-knight-2/id6447652073/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 3.4K |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | **89.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 248 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PIXOWL INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/436959453) | [Limitless LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472819763) |

## 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


### Apple Knight 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-knight-2/id6447652073)

Engage in fast-paced hack-and-slash combat in this action-packed platformer. Explore dungeons, battle enemies with a variety of weapons and abilities, and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your character with unique skins and unlock helpful pets to aid you in your adventures.

**Highlights:** Hack-and-slash combat, Unlockable weapons and skins, Special abilities and pets, Story and Adventure modes, Parrying and dodging mechanics, Hidden secrets in levels

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zombie | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cursed Knight | $1.99 | one-time |
| Box of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box of Crowns | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skelly | $2.99 | one-time |
| Knight | $2.99 | one-time |
| Roma Invictus | $3.99 | one-time |
| Redsteel Knight | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Elite Ninja | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Crowns | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Skins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Truckload of Coins! | $19.99 | one-time |
| Truckload of Crowns! | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great gameplay
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Intuitive controls
- 🕹️ Smooth combat mechanics
- 🕹️ Satisfying parry system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Revive ad not always working
- 🤑 Difficulty of progression without spending money
- 🤔 Removal of some features from the original game (e.g., female character, difficulty modes, endless mode)
- 🔇 Disappointing music compared to the original game
- 🤏 Small UI elements on smaller devices

**Reported bugs**

- Sound and music settings not working properly
- Coin count not displaying correctly after switching items
- Cloud save issues causing loss of progress and coins
- Parry mechanic not registering consistently

**Requested features**

- Bring back the female character option
- Reintroduce difficulty modes and endless mode
- Add a restart button to the menu
- Implement a world map feature
- Introduce class-based gameplay (e.g., knight, mage, archer)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Sandbox Evolution free?

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

### Is Apple Knight 2 free?

Apple Knight 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Sandbox Evolution or Apple Knight 2?

Apple Knight 2 is rated higher. The Sandbox Evolution averages 3.8 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Apple Knight 2 averages 4.8 from 3.4K ratings.

### Do The Sandbox Evolution or Apple Knight 2 have ads?

Apple Knight 2 shows ads; The Sandbox Evolution does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Sandbox Evolution or Apple Knight 2?

The Sandbox Evolution ships an update every 2 weeks, and Apple Knight 2 every 8 days. Most recently, The Sandbox Evolution was updated on October 17, 2026 and Apple Knight 2 on October 17, 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.*