# Tidewash: Sandcastles — Be the sea. Wash castles away.

> Control waves to wash sandcastles back into the ocean, one grain at a time. (iPhone/iPad app by 胜荇 杨.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidewash-sandcastles/id6822621225 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [胜荇 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868445802)
- Category: Games, Casual, Simulation
- Price: $0.69 (on sale, was $1.99)
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-10-19
- Data updated: 2026-10-31
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidewash-sandcastles/id6822621225/reviews.md

## What is Tidewash?

You are the sea. Hold to gather a wave, let go, and wash a sandcastle back into the ocean, one grain at a time.

Every castle on the beach was always going to return to the sea. Tidewash is a quiet, tactile game about helping it get there. The sand is simulated grain by grain: wet sand darkens and slumps, towers lean, tremble and fall, and the backwash carries it all out to deep water.

Collect the shells your waves turn up and spend them on upgrades. Raise your waves, gather faster, bring in the tide, and the sea takes back a little more each time.

HOW IT PLAYS
- Hold to charge, aim with the height of your finger, let go to send the wave
- Let go the moment the ring glows for a Perfect Wave
- Keep a steady rhythm to build a Wave Set, and your waves grow stronger
- Upgrade the Tide and waves roll in on their own while the app is open

FIVE BEACHES, AND FURTHER
- Town Beach, Tidepool Cove, Moonlight Beach, Storm Point and The Cliffs, from afternoon into night
- Moonlight Beach shows tonight's real moon, and spring tides bring the water higher
- Call in a storm at Storm Point, and hold longer at The Cliffs for a Great Wave
- Wash all five flat and the sea has more to show you: five far shores, each with sand that behaves in its own way

BARE HANDS
- No upgrades, no shop, the same start for everyone: just your waves and the clock
- Opens once the five beaches are done, with Game Center leaderboards and achievements

ALSO ON THE SHORE
- 12 rare shells and sea glass to spot on wet sand, 15 short poems in drifting bottles, keepsakes from further away
- Hermit crabs, gulls, passing weather, and a photo of the beach to share
- Ways of the Sea: a picture guide that fills in as you find things
- Calm Sea: no numbers, a scenery of your choice, and sand to write in while small waves smooth it away
- Five sea sounds synthesized as you play, with gentle haptics
- Pixel art, portrait, one hand. Sea on the left or right, larger text, less screen shake
- English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) and Korean, switchable in Settings
- Plays offline. No ads, no in-app purchases, no data collected

Turn the sound up a little and let the tide do the rest.

## Key features

- Control waves by holding and releasing
- Simulated sand physics with wetness effects
- Collect shells for upgrades
- Explore five distinct beaches
- Discover hidden poems and sea glass
- Offline play
- Calm Sea mode for creative sand writing

## Is Tidewash safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Tidewash.

## Is Tidewash legit?

Tidewash: Sandcastles appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Tidewash 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/tidewash-sandcastles/id6822621225/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Très bien

*2026-10-23*

jaime bg surtout le sens

## Frequently asked questions about Tidewash

### What is Tidewash?

Tidewash is a quiet, tactile game where you control waves to wash sandcastles back into the ocean. It features realistic sand simulation, collectible items, and multiple beaches to explore.

### How do I play Tidewash?

You play by holding your finger down to gather a wave and releasing it to send the wave towards the sandcastles. Letting go when a ring glows results in a 'Perfect Wave' for stronger effects.

### Can I play Tidewash offline?

Yes, Tidewash is designed to be played offline. You can enjoy the game without an internet connection.

### Does Tidewash have ads?

No, Tidewash does not have ads. The game is completely ad-free, providing an uninterrupted experience.

### What devices does Tidewash support?

Tidewash is currently supported on iPhone devices. It is designed for a portrait orientation and one-handed play.

### How much does Tidewash cost?

Tidewash is a paid application, available for $0.69. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions.

### What is the age rating for Tidewash?

Tidewash has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### Are there different game modes in Tidewash?

Yes, Tidewash offers several modes. Besides the main game, there's a 'Calm Sea' mode for creative sand writing and 'Bare Hands' mode with leaderboards and achievements after completing the main beaches.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-10-19

No release notes.

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All apps by 胜荇 杨: https://appshunter.io/developer/1868445802

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