# Earth Editor vs SandBox

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Earth Editor at 79% against SandBox's 37%. SandBox's advantage is ratings volume (46K vs 924) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

SandBox holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SandBox has 46K ratings behind it against 924, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Earth Editor's written reviews are positive against 37% of SandBox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Earth Editor ships an update every 4 months, SandBox every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Earth Editor | SandBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (924 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth-editor/id968975804/reviews) | **[4.6 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-sand-box/id1547780686/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 924 | **46K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.8% of reviews** | 36.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 4 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DAN-BALL](https://appshunter.io/developer/348592290) | [TINYSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/960613741) |

## What reviewers say

### Earth Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth-editor/id968975804)

Create your own world by placing various elements like sand, water, and lava on a gravity field. This simulation game allows for boundless creativity in designing unique planetary landscapes. Explore the possibilities of a sandbox environment where you are the architect of your own planet.

**Highlights:** World creation sandbox, Gravity field simulation, Place sand, water, seeds, lava, Creative planetary design, Element interaction

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying and fun
- 👍 No ads feature
- 👍 Relaxing and addictive
- 👍 Interesting physics and elements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Limited elements and features
- 🔍 Dot/pixel limit
- 💸 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Black holes causing glitches
- Ice not freezing water properly
- Cloned elements not behaving as expected

**Requested features**

- More elements and materials to experiment with
- Ability to save multiple worlds
- Zoom and camera controls
- Realistic physics and behaviors (e.g. sand sinking in water)
- Ability to create life, animals, or civilizations


### SandBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-sand-box/id1547780686)

Engage in a dynamic particle physics playground with full rotation. Discover how various elements interact to produce captivating outcomes, offering both creative freedom and educational opportunities.

**Highlights:** Particle physics simulation, Element interaction and combination, Full 3D rotation, Thermal vision mode, Creative sandbox experience, Educational element reactions

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and calming
- 🚀 Decent graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔒 Forced ads and refills
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Limited resources

**Reported bugs**

- Level 50 is impossible to complete
- Certain materials like rock have glitches
- App crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More materials and elements
- Ability to save and load creations
- Larger sandbox area
- More realistic physics and behaviors


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Earth Editor free?

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

### Is SandBox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Earth Editor or SandBox?

SandBox is rated higher. Earth Editor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 924 ratings, while SandBox averages 4.6 from 46K ratings.

### Do Earth Editor or SandBox have ads?

Both Earth Editor and SandBox show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Earth Editor or SandBox?

Earth Editor ships an update every 4 months, and SandBox every 3 months. Most recently, Earth Editor was updated on October 24, 2026 and SandBox on October 24, 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.*