Bombed vs Sand Tide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- High-speed gameplay
- Reflex testing
- Bomb avoidance
- Puzzle mechanics
- Swipe controls
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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!
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.
- Dynamic sand block mechanics
- Strategic line clearing
- Realistic sand physics
- Explosive block power-ups
- Limitless puzzle play
- Fully offline mode
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Bombed | Sand Tide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (13 ratings) — better | 3.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Brook Street Games | 迅 康 |
Customer experience
Bombed
Sand Tide
In-app purchases
Bombed
No in-app purchases
Sand Tide
No in-app purchases









