Comparison

Bead Bash vs Sand Match

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bead Bash

Engage in a strategic bead-busting puzzle game where tapping groups of same-colored beads triggers chain reactions for massive scores. Compete on daily leaderboards and utilize unique power-ups to achieve explosive new high scores.

Highlights
  • Tap same-color beads for collisions
  • Chain reactions for massive score multipliers
  • Timed gameplay with 25 moves
  • Intense play with dynamic board
  • Daily leaderboards (local to international)
  • Unique power-ups
Features
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Ready for a new explosion of fun? Bead Bash combines the challenge of playing 3 moves ahead with the thrill of waves of collisions driving massive payoffs in high scores. Tap at least two same color beads to create a horizontal collision. Multiple collisions can start a chain reaction. Earn massive scores as each collision in a chain reaction produces a 10 folds increase in points. Features: • Original gameplay of creating collisions and cluster busting in a timed set of 25 moves in the free to play Lite Game. • Easy to learn and a challenge to master. The addiction of knowing you’ll get an explosive new high score if only you play one more time. • Intense Play as the board is alive making a move every 6 seconds. • Daily Dash Leaderboards - Local, state, national, international and friends leaderboards reset every 24 hours making each day a new challenge to reach the top. • Unique powerups deployed at the perfect moment can accelerate your game to thrilling heights for all to see on the leaderboards. Bead Bash Lite Game is free to play with the option to purchase Ad Free and Full Game Unlocks (35 moves & 2 powerups per game) or a Bundle of Ad Free and Full Game. Facebook: facebook.com/BeadBash/

About

Sand Match

Features
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Sand Match 简介 Welcome to Sand Match, a fresh and relaxing twist on classic match-three games! Relax your mind with Sand Match — a satisfying and strategic puzzle game built around flowing sand mechanics. Whether you're into relaxing brain games, casual fun, or smart logic challenges, Sand Match delivers a fresh experience you can enjoy anytime, anywhere. Why You'll Love Sand Match * Relaxing & Strategic – Enjoy a smooth sandbox experience where blocks dissolve into colorful sand in a visually calming puzzle space. * Color Match + Logic – Merge blocks, match colors, and trigger combo streaks while sharpening your brain. * Top Puzzle Experience – If you like other puzzle games, you’ll love this sand puzzle twist. Features of Sand Match * Match 3 Meets Sand Puzzle – A hybrid of match color, sand puzzle, and logic game mechanics. * Brain Teasers & Fun Games – Designed for fans of brain games, fun games, and satisfying challenges. * Creative Sandbox Gameplay – Merge tiles, plan ahead, and play your own way in this sandbox puzzle adventure. * Streaks & Combos – Maintain combos and trigger streaks to blast rows and clear the board. * Inspired by the Best – A unique blend of block puzzles, flowing sand mechanics, and classic-style gameplay, influenced by top puzzle games. How to Play * Drag and drop 3 block shapes onto the board. * Watch them dissolve into colorful sand and flow naturally. * Match a line of 3 or more blocks of the same color to clear them and earn points. * Use logic and planning to maintain space and trigger bigger combos. * Clear multiple lines in a streak for high scores. What Makes Sand Match Special? Whether you're building sandcastles, playing in a sandbox, or stacking merge tiles, every round feels fresh. This is more than just a match 3 puzzle — it’s a flowing, visual, and strategic experience perfect for offline, free game lovers. Inspired by classics and optimized for the modern player, Sand Match is your go-to game when you want to relax, think, and win.

Screenshots

Bead Bash4 screens
Sand Match4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sand Match at 12.0 against Bead Bash's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bead Bash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sand Match sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bead Bash versus Sand Match: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBead BashSand Match
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPuzzoo GamesGood Wish PTE LTD

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Bead Bash

One-time10
  • 200 Magic Wand Powerups$0.99
  • 200 Bomb Powerups$0.99
  • 200 Lightning Powerups$0.99
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  • Slow Game$1.99
  • 100 Powerups Combo$2.99
  • Full Game$2.99
  • Bundle$3.99
  • 200 Powerup Combo$4.99
  • Performance Kit$9.99
  • Premium Kit$19.99
4 purchases

Sand Match

One-time4
  • a bundle of coins$1.99
  • a pocketful of coins$7.99
  • a sack of coins$14.99
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  • a chest of coins$29.99

Questions

Is Bead Bash free?
Bead Bash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sand Match free?
Sand Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bead Bash or Sand Match have ads?
Both Bead Bash and Sand Match show ads.

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