# Sandtris: Falling Sand Puzzle — Stack blocks, burn color blobs

> Falling-block puzzle game with falling-sand physics and color-blob ignition. (iPhone/iPad app by Makino Shii.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandtris-falling-sand-puzzle/id6787091339 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Makino Shii](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777055904)
- Category: Games, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 83 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2026-07-05
- Data updated: 2026-11-13
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandtris-falling-sand-puzzle/id6787091339/reviews.md

## What is Sandtris?

Blocks crumble into falling sand! Grow a big blob of one color and watch it ignite. Master 4 board-flipping powers, clear 8 pixel-art stages, defeat the Sand Golem, and take on a new challenge every Monday.

Blocks don't just stack. They crumble into sand.

SANDTRIS is a falling-block puzzle fused with a real falling-sand physics sim. Land a piece and it dissolves into thousands of tumbling grains. Grow a big blob of a single color and it bursts into flame and clears the board. Simple to learn, satisfying to master.

■ One-hand gesture controls
Tap to rotate, drag to move, flick down to hard-drop, tap HOLD to save a piece. Pure pick-up-and-play in portrait — no fiddly buttons.

■ 4 board-flipping powers
- HOLE — a black hole swallows the sand, then implodes
- FLIP — gravity inverts and the sand rises to the ceiling
- MAGNET — rip one color into a single giant blob
- FLOOD — pour water to wash your clutter away
Save a run or spark a huge chain — your call.

■ Journey Mode: 8 stages
Green Dunes, Gem Cavern, Frost Peak, Steam Factory, Quake Mine, Magma Core, Ghost Night… and a final boss, the Sand Golem. Lava, freeze, conveyors, quakes and fog — every stage rewrites the rules.

■ Retro 8-bit soul
Chunky pixel art, CRT scanlines and a chiptune soundtrack. Old-school looks, brand-new feel.

■ Weekly Challenge
Every Monday a new board opens for one week, with special rules that are the same for everyone. Beat the par score to earn bonus specials and hearts.

■ Built for daily play
A 7-day daily reward, 8 achievements, lifetime stats and personal bests to chase.

Crumble the blocks. Paint the sand. Play offline, anywhere — SANDTRIS.

## Key features

- Falling sand physics simulation
- Color blob ignition for clearing
- Four unique board-flipping powers
- Eight pixel-art stages with unique rules
- Weekly challenges
- Offline play

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Is Sandtris safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Sandtris.

## Is Sandtris legit?

Sandtris: Falling Sand Puzzle appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Sandtris is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandtris-falling-sand-puzzle/id6787091339/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 最高😀！

*2026-08-13*

めっちゃ楽しく遊ばせてもらっています！めっちゃ沼って遊んでます‼️

## Frequently asked questions about Sandtris

### What is Sandtris?

Sandtris is a falling-block puzzle game that incorporates a falling-sand physics simulation. Players grow colored blobs to ignite and clear the board, using special powers across various stages.

### Can I play Sandtris offline?

Yes, Sandtris is designed for daily play and can be played offline, anywhere. This allows for continuous engagement without needing an internet connection.

### What are the board-flipping powers in Sandtris?

Sandtris features four board-flipping powers: HOLE (a black hole), FLIP (gravity inversion), MAGNET (concentrates one color), and FLOOD (washes away clutter with water).

### How many stages are in Sandtris?

Sandtris includes 8 pixel-art stages, each with unique rules and environmental elements like lava, freeze, conveyors, quakes, and fog. It also features a final boss, the Sand Golem.

### Does Sandtris have ads?

Yes, Sandtris contains advertisements. There is an in-app purchase option to remove ads for a one-time fee of $2.99.

### What is the weekly challenge in Sandtris?

Every Monday, a new board with special rules opens for one week. Players can compete to beat the par score to earn bonus specials and hearts.

### What is the age rating for Sandtris?

Sandtris has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players. The gameplay is designed to be simple to learn yet satisfying to master.

### When was Sandtris last updated?

Sandtris was last updated on November 11, 2026, with version 1.0.5. The app was initially released on July 5, 2026.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2026-11-11

• Runs survive interruptions: a call, a notification or switching apps now pauses the game, and you're counted back in with 3-2-1.
• Sound plays alongside your own music or podcasts.
• Reward hearts are never wasted: hearts from rewards now stack above 5, up to 15.
• Forgot to claim a Weekly Challenge reward? It's now paid out automatically when the week ends.
• New: Remove Ads, a one-time purchase in Settings.
• Your first game is quicker to get into.
• We now collect anonymous gameplay statistics to improve the game. You can turn this off in Settings. Details are in the privacy policy.
• Bug fixes and smoother play.

### 1.0.4 — 2026-10-22

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-10-07

Play a new weekly challenge and open it directly from App Store events.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-07-31

Minor improvements and stability fixes.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-07-26

- Refreshed app icon
- New home-screen sand art
- Improved onboarding
- Minor bug fixes

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All apps by Makino Shii: https://appshunter.io/developer/6777055904

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