Comparison

Bombed vs Sand Tide

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

Head to head
About

Bombed

Test your reflexes in this fast-paced puzzle game. Swipe quickly to avoid incoming bombs and clear the screen. It's an explosive challenge for quick thinkers.

Highlights
  • High-speed gameplay
  • Reflex testing
  • Bomb avoidance
  • Puzzle mechanics
  • Swipe controls
Features
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Put your reflexes to the test in this explosive high speed puzzle game! How To Play: Swipe quickly and watch out for bombs!

About

Sand Tide

Experience a unique puzzle game where blocks are made of dynamic sand that shifts and flows. Strategically place falling shapes to create horizontal lines of the same color, clearing them from the grid. Plan your moves carefully to avoid running out of space and enjoy limitless, offline gameplay.

Highlights
  • Dynamic sand block mechanics
  • Strategic line clearing
  • Realistic sand physics
  • Explosive block power-ups
  • Limitless puzzle play
  • Fully offline mode
Features
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Welcome to Sand Tide — an original, engaging, and thoughtfully designed puzzle experience. Here, every block is formed from sand — shifting, dynamic, and constantly in motion. These are not ordinary blocks: they never remain stationary. Instead, once you place them, the sand settles and flows naturally. Success demands foresight and strategic planning with every move you make. How to Play: - You’ll receive three vibrant block shapes that can be placed on the grid in any sequence. - Each block dissolves into sand particles, which then flow and settle according to its unique form. - Complete a full horizontal line using sand of the same color to remove it from the grid. - Use explosive blocks to clear away sand and create space for upcoming pieces. - The game concludes when there is insufficient room to fit your next set of blocks, so plan carefully to stay in the game. Features: - Bright Block Designs – Arrange and merge different shapes to form complete sand lines. - Realistic Sand Movement – Observe sand falling, piling, and shifting with natural flow. - Easy to Learn, Challenging to Master – Simple gameplay that rewards thoughtful strategy. - Limitless Puzzle Play – Enjoy relaxed, continuous play with no levels or time limits. - Fully Offline – Play anywhere without needing an internet connection. - Optional Ad-Free Experience – Upgrade for uninterrupted gameplay.

Screenshots

Bombed3 screens
Sand Tide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bombed at 100% against Sand Tide's 0%. Bombed also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (13 vs 4). Sand Tide's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bombed holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Bombed's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sand Tide's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bombed ships an update every 5 months, Sand Tide every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bombed versus Sand Tide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBombedSand Tide
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (13 ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB131 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBrook Street Games迅 康

Customer experience

Bombed

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sand Tide

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bombed

No in-app purchases

None

Sand Tide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bombed free?
Bombed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sand Tide free?
Sand Tide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bombed or Sand Tide?
Bombed is rated higher. Bombed averages 5.0 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Sand Tide averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Bombed or Sand Tide have ads?
Both Bombed and Sand Tide show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bombed or Sand Tide?
Bombed ships an update every 5 months, and Sand Tide every 5 days. Most recently, Bombed was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sand Tide on October 23, 2026.

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