# Spill the Sand

> Physics puzzle game where players draw lines to guide sand into buckets. (iPhone/iPad app by Hooda Math LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spill-the-sand/id568158049 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hooda Math LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/377131775)
- Category: Games, Education, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 31 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-10-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spill-the-sand/id568158049/reviews.md

## What is Spill the Sand?

Draw Lines with your finger and direct the Sand into the Buckets.

## Key features

- Draw lines to direct sand
- Guide sand into buckets
- Physics-based puzzles
- Intuitive finger controls

## Recent user reviews (10 of 31)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spill-the-sand/id568158049/reviews.md

### 5/5 — People don’t understand the Greatness

*2021-03-19*

I kid you not, when I was 3-5/6 years old, I used to draw “ashes” I didn’t know what to call it when my brother asked what I was drawing. I would make the “ashes” (scribbles) go down the paper and then draw a curved line to make it change directions, and I would mess around and make waterfalls and try to get the ashes to a certain point on the paper by making it go down the line like a slide. Now that you have brought this exact game I used to play on a piece of paper to life I think that’s amazing! This app is a truly awesome idea that I could never get bored of! If I had this game as a kid I’d play every single day and be addicted. The main reason I wanted to review was because I saw some 1 star reviews, but that’s just because if you look at it that way it’s just sand falling down, but if you mess around you’ll discover how truly fun it is! This is the type of game few people understand, but once you do it’s sooo fun!!! Thank you for making this game, it is the best idea ever!

Btw while playing I realized some issues, no ads: I’d be fine with watching an ad to see this grow! Also reset button doesn’t work. After I finish level 1 I’m stuck on the same screen and it just lets me draw. Some pretty big issues that should be easily fixable. 

I’m gonna take one star off which shouldn’t matter much but as soon as it’s fixed my review will be 5 again. Please fix the You May Not Pass Lvl 1 issue and ill be back playing all the time. Thank you very much and I think your game has great potential, it’s a one of a kind game and it just needs a small update. I really do believe your game will blow in 4-5 star ratings and lots of people will enjoy playing if you update this. Time is passing and people are checking out this game every day which is super good! So I hope you can get the update started soon, I believe in you! Honestly! 
Sincerely, your biggest supporter GAUP101

### 1/5 — It's awful

*2014-07-07*

Unlike sugar sugar this game is clearly boring. All the levels are is just adding more rows of buckets when in sugar sugar there are many different places of we're the cups go in levels! This is so boring

### 5/5 — Mesmerizing

*2014-01-05*

I liked it a lot, played it from start to finish in one sitting. It would be cool to have more levels with different bucket placjrnts

### 5/5 — Brill

*2013-12-08, version 1.8*

This game is brill very challenging and gets you think brilliant

### 1/5 — Awful

*2013-09-28*

Horrible. The graphics could not be worse. Slow and boring. 😕

### 1/5 — Waste of my time

*2013-09-13*

This game is terrible it took not that long to download which is good but it is the slowest game EVER!!!

### 5/5 — Wow

*2013-07-31*

This is like sugar, sugar 2

### 2/5 — Too little variation

*2013-07-20*

There is no variation. Every next level just adds one more bucket to fill and that's it. Boring. Also, you cannot play individual levels. You always start where you have left the game, no level selection menu! Maybe it is meant as a kids game??
Game Center removed?? Why??? That was the only reason to play it

### 1/5 — Why

*2013-07-19*

Why did u remove gamecenter 😟

### 1/5 — Spit in the sand

*2013-05-25*

What is the challenge, I don't get it. This game has been around for over a year, And only fool's like myself have purchased this app. It's Probably one of the worse apps of all time. I am actually embarrassed. that I paid for this app.

## Frequently asked questions about Spill the Sand

### What is Spill the Sand?

Spill the Sand is a casual puzzle game where you use your finger to draw lines. These lines act as barriers or guides to direct falling sand into specific buckets.

### What are the main features of Spill the Sand?

The core features include drawing lines with your finger to control the sand's path, solving physics-based puzzles, and guiding the sand accurately into the designated buckets.

### Is Spill the Sand free to play?

Yes, Spill the Sand is a free-to-play game. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### What kind of devices is Spill the Sand compatible with?

While specific compatibility details are not provided, it is a mobile application designed for touch-screen devices, typically smartphones and tablets.

### What is the goal of the game?

The primary goal is to successfully guide all the falling sand into the correct buckets by strategically drawing lines. Each level presents a unique challenge requiring different line placements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2020-06-30

Updated to iOS 12

### 2.18 — 2015-09-10

Updated for latest iOS

### 1.8 — 2013-07-19

Removed Game Center
Minor Bug Fixes

### 1.7 — 2013-01-04

bug fix for iOS 5 users

### 1.6.1 — 2012-11-06

Leaderboards for every level.

Reports total score to Game Center after each level.

Bug Fixes

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