# Pooping Pigeons vs SandBox

Pooping Pigeons and SandBox both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Pooping Pigeons's written reviews are positive against 37% of SandBox's. Pooping Pigeons also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). SandBox's advantage is ratings volume (46K vs 29). On price, rating, update cadence 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pooping Pigeons against 4.6 for SandBox. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SandBox has 46K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Pooping Pigeons's written reviews are positive against 37% of SandBox's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pooping Pigeons | SandBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pooping-pigeons/id987036733/reviews)** | [4.6 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-sand-box/id1547780686/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **46K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 36.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 26 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joshua Black](https://appshunter.io/developer/987036732) | [TINYSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/960613741) |

## What reviewers say

### Pooping Pigeons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pooping-pigeons/id987036733)

Experience a humorous, retro-style game where you control a pigeon. Aim to cause chaos by strategically "pooping" on targets, but be careful not to upset passers-by. Enjoy endless fun with hilarious sound effects and a simple, addictive gameplay loop.

**Highlights:** Pigeon control gameplay, Strategic "pooping" mechanics, Hilarious sound effects, Retro 8-bit graphics, High score challenges, Time-killing gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Pooping Pigeons free?

Pooping Pigeons 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, Pooping Pigeons or SandBox?

Pooping Pigeons is rated higher. Pooping Pigeons averages 4.7 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while SandBox averages 4.6 from 46K ratings.

### Do Pooping Pigeons or SandBox have ads?

SandBox shows ads; Pooping Pigeons does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pooping Pigeons or SandBox?

Pooping Pigeons ships an update every 3 months, and SandBox every 3 months. Most recently, Pooping Pigeons was updated on October 24, 2026 and SandBox on October 29, 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.*