Comparison

Blox 3D World Creator vs Cubic Sandbox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Blox 3D World Creator

Build and explore imaginative 3D worlds with a vast array of blocks, animated props, and characters. Customize lighting, weather, and even walk through your creations in a relaxing sandbox environment. Share your masterpieces with others and discover creations from around the globe.

Highlights
  • 3D world creation
  • Animated props and characters
  • Customizable lighting and weather
  • Walk mode for exploration
  • Global library of creations
  • Augmented Reality mode
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***Editor's Choice Award 2015, Children's Tech Review- 90% Rating.. "...Blox 3D World Creator is part Minecraft, part piece of paper and pen -.." www.pocketgamer.co.uk "...Both kids and adults can enjoy this open-ended app that promotes creativity and imagination!" www.geekswithjuniors.com "...easy to use, powerful-feeling block building experience....this app is well worth the download.." www.childrenstech.com Create beautiful worlds with simple taps, from giant windmills to craggy castles and add animals, humans and birds for an amazing creative experience. Add blocks, animated props, trees, buildings and animals with different weather and lighting conditions easily. Change colors of blocks, add animated props and watch as your world comes alive. "Walk" Mode lets you create a character and walk around the world ,with the ability to customize your character with different costumes and colors. Library lets you discover creations of kids from around the world, with thousands of downloadable worlds and creations. The ultimate sandbox experience for kids and adults alike, with a relaxing gameplay and millions of possibilities. Voxel based environments allow for thousands of blocks to be created without any lag or performance issues. FEATURES: *Designed to develop children's creativity with hours of world building fun. *The world can be as simple as a deserted island or a teeming city...sky's the limit. *Control the lighting to change time of day or setting with night, day and water environments. *No goals, scoring or virtual currency....just pure creative fun. *Animated animals ,windmills and people walking around and interacting makes an amazing miniature world. *Share your world creation videos on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. *Augmented Reality mode lets you create worlds in real life with simple to follow instructions. Based on the bestselling apps Blox 3D Junior and Blox 3D which have collectively been downloaded more than 3 million times globally. This is the latest iteration in a series which has been featured on Itunes in 17 different countries on the Itunes home page for Creativity and part of the Learning Made Fun collections.

About

Cubic Sandbox

Explore an open-world physics sandbox with friends. Manipulate objects, experiment with physics, and build structures in diverse locations. Engage in PvP and multiplayer modes with a wide array of characters and vehicles.

Highlights
  • Open-world physics sandbox
  • Multiplayer and PvP
  • Building system
  • Variety of characters and vehicles
  • Multiple locations
  • Extensive inventory of props and items
Features
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Cubic Sandbox is an open-world physical sandbox where you can manipulate various objects and experiment with physics with your friends. Features: - PvP - Multiplayer - Free world - 2 locations: Desert and Green Field - 10+ characters - 10+ vehicles (land and air) - 50+ buildings in inventory - 400+ props and items in inventory - Building system

Screenshots

Blox 3D World Creator4 screens
Cubic Sandbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Blox 3D World Creator at 4.3 against Cubic Sandbox's 3.8. Blox 3D World Creator also leads on update cadence (every 10 months vs every 45 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Blox 3D World Creator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cubic Sandbox sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blox 3D World Creator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 418 and 795 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Blox 3D World Creator's written reviews are positive against 69% of Cubic Sandbox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blox 3D World Creator ships an update every 10 months, Cubic Sandbox every 45 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Blox 3D World Creator versus Cubic Sandbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlox 3D World CreatorCubic Sandbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (418 ratings) — better3.8 (795 ratings)
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews68.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings418795 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 months — betterEvery 45 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size292 MB316 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperArjun GupteWladyslaw Jewloszewicz

Customer experience

Blox 3D World Creator

All ratings417 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral7.2%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral12.9%
Negative22.9%

Cubic Sandbox

All ratings795 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral10.1%
Negative21.1%
Written reviews365 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral13.2%
Negative18.1%

User reviews

Blox 3D World Creator

From 418 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Creative world-building and customization
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for kids and families
  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🧩 Intuitive interface and easy to learn
  • 🎭 Cute animations and characters

Room to improve

  • 💰 Excessive monetization and paywalls
  • 🎮 Difficult and unintuitive controls
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • ❌ Missing delete/undo functionality
  • 🎨 Limited color options (no black in character maker)

Cubic Sandbox

From 795 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Nostalgia
  • 👍 Good game
  • 🎨 Creative sandbox

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Hackers and bugs
  • 🚫 Lack of updates
  • 🙅‍♂️ Abandoned by developers

Bugs and requests

Blox 3D World Creator

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Game crashes frequently
  • Delete button adds blocks instead of removing them
  • Difficult to place blocks precisely (places on top instead of adjacent)
  • Walk button shows avatar change menu instead of allowing movement
  • Rotating objects cancels when gesture intersects object
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  • App not appearing in purchase history
  • Accidental block deletion during character creation

Requested features

11 requests
  • Delete/undo button for mistakes
  • Free or reduced pricing model
  • Improved touch controls and responsiveness
  • Larger on-screen tools
  • More color options in character maker
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  • Ability to control stair placement direction
  • Characters/animals can traverse inclines
  • Auto-rotate screen functionality
  • Clearer UI icons and labels
  • More realistic color palette
  • Ability to change clothing colors

Cubic Sandbox

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to place objects
  • Getting stuck in vehicles
  • Hackers taking over servers

Requested features

6 requests
  • More guns and military vehicles
  • Ability to walk into buildings
  • NPCs and interactive elements
  • Improved anti-cheat system
  • More game modes and maps
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  • Customization options

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Blox 3D World Creator

One-time1
  • Unlock All$9.99
5 purchases

Cubic Sandbox

One-time5
  • Initial Pack - 3 gems$2.99
  • Medium Pack - 7 gems$5.99
  • Large Pack - 18 gems$11.99
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  • Ultra Pack - 40 gems$23.99
  • Hyper Pack - 100 gems$47.99

Questions

Is Blox 3D World Creator free?
Blox 3D World Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cubic Sandbox free?
Cubic Sandbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blox 3D World Creator or Cubic Sandbox?
Blox 3D World Creator is rated higher. Blox 3D World Creator averages 4.3 out of 5 from 418 ratings, while Cubic Sandbox averages 3.8 from 795 ratings.
Do Blox 3D World Creator or Cubic Sandbox have ads?
Neither Blox 3D World Creator nor Cubic Sandbox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blox 3D World Creator or Cubic Sandbox?
Blox 3D World Creator ships an update every 10 months, and Cubic Sandbox every 45 months. Most recently, Blox 3D World Creator was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cubic Sandbox on October 26, 2026.

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