# Pocket Galaxy: Gravity Sandbox

> Universe Space Simulation Game

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1248321746](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1248321746)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1248321746`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Pocket Labs UK
- **Category:** Simulation
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (25,450 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.7
- **Last updated:** 2021-04-26
- **First published:** 2017-06-17
- **Size:** 133 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pocket-galaxy-gravity-sandbox/id1248321746)
- **Website:** [http://www.pocketuniverse.co.uk](http://www.pocketuniverse.co.uk/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://pocketuniverse.co.uk/privacy\_policy.html](http://pocketuniverse.co.uk/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

Pocket Galaxy: Gravity Sandbox is a 3D space simulation game that lets you build and evolve your own universe with realistic gravity. Create customizable planets, stars, and orbits, then watch them interact under accurate physics.

Destroy solar systems with asteroid barrages or energy beams, save and load scenes, take shareable screenshots, and track progress with a planet journal and unlockable achievements. Endless variations and a powerful physics sandbox invite astronomy fans to explore, experiment, and unleash their creativity.

## Rankings

- #10,162 — Overall
- #15 — planet
- #39 — space

## Review summary

Players praise Pocket Galaxy for striking visuals and a deep space sandbox with orbital mechanics, terraforming, and multiple planets. It’s educational and kid-friendly, offering replayable content. However, users frequently complain about ads and monetization, a limited progression with only 12 planets available without payment or ads, and some desire for improved graphics. Overall, strong concept and feel, but monetization and unlock progression need refinement.

### Pros

- Excellent graphics that enhance the space sandbox experience.
- Robust sandbox with orbiting, terraforming, moons, and solar systems.
- Educational and teaches about space.
- Kid-friendly and accessible for players of all ages.

### Cons

- Intrusive ads and monetization gating (watch ads to unlock planets; long ads at startup).
- Unlock progression is limited (only about 12 planets available without paying or ads).
- Some reviewers feel the graphics could be further improved.

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