# Desert Skies Sandbox Survival

> Survive in Westland

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1529337601](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1529337601)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1529337601`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Mark Iakobson
- **Category:** Adventure
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (810 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.29.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-05-28
- **First published:** 2020-10-09
- **Size:** 168 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/desert-skies-sandbox-survival/id1529337601)
- **Website:** [https://playdarium.com](https://playdarium.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://privacy.playdarium.com/](https://privacy.playdarium.com/)

## Description

Desert Skies Sandbox Survival is an airborne, open-world RPG where you pilot a sand airship, explore the Wild West deserts, and hunt for treasure while fending off monstrous threats. Craft improvised items, study maps, and uncover hidden settlements as you journey across a vast desert landscape. The story follows a redemption-seeking protagonist determined to save humanity from ancient desert monsters.

Key features include airship fortress-building, survival crafting, treasure quests, and intense battles. Fly between locations, gather resources, and upgrade your ship to strengthen your defenses. Premium Access adds no ads, daily unique weapons, an expanded inventory, extra bonuses, and a three-day free trial.

## Rankings

- #62,508 — Overall
- #9 — desert

## Review summary

Reviewers largely agree on strong core gameplay with building and progression, but cite pervasive ads, a pricey subscription model, and frequent loading/stability problems on mobile as major downsides. Some note bugs after subscribing and frustration with paywalls, dampening otherwise positive impressions. The game shows potential for a satisfying sandbox survival experience if issues with ads, pricing clarity, and reliability are addressed.

### Pros

- Fun and engaging core gameplay (described as having a blast, super fun, and amazing gameplay by multiple reviewers).
- Presence of crafting/building and survival elements (players reference bases, chests, and inventory management as part of the experience).
- Progression aspects with leveling and rewards mentioned by players, indicating some depth to advancement.

### Cons

- Excessive ads and intrusive video ads interrupting gameplay.
- Controversial subscription model and price (noted as $7.99 per week) causing frustration and confusion.
- Loading and startup problems on mobile (white screen, being stuck on loading screens, or not loading at all).
- Bugs and freezes after subscription (inventory/menu glitches) and general stability issues.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1529337601)