# MusicPaint vs Magic Fluid Sand

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MusicPaint at 50% against Magic Fluid Sand's 0%. MusicPaint also leads on rating (2.4 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Magic Fluid Sand's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MusicPaint sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Magic Fluid Sand asks for nothing beyond the download.

MusicPaint holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MusicPaint has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of MusicPaint's written reviews are positive against 0% of Magic Fluid Sand's.

MusicPaint ships an update fortnightly, Magic Fluid Sand monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MusicPaint | Magic Fluid Sand |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicpaint/id1092932799/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-fluid-sand/id6446834621/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 65 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 12 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Outram](https://appshunter.io/developer/976899168) | [立辉 韩](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434803840) |

## What reviewers say

### MusicPaint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicpaint/id1092932799)

Create abstract art where your music dictates the colors. Explore the hues of your voice and ambient sounds. Save and share your unique visual creations.

**Highlights:** Music-controlled color palettes, Over 40 unique brushes, Share creations to social media, Save art to gallery, Visualize ambient sound and voice, Interactive music visualizer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Green Brush Set! | Free | one-time |
| Ultimate Red Brush Set! | Free | one-time |


### Magic Fluid Sand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-fluid-sand/id6446834621)

Experience a unique blend of classic Tetris and 2048 gameplay with relaxing fluid sand simulations. Enjoy synthesized music and inspiring quotes for a calming and visually engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Fluid sand simulation, Classic Tetris gameplay, 2048 puzzle game, Synthesized background music, Inspiring life quotes, Interactive sand control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MusicPaint free?

MusicPaint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Magic Fluid Sand free?

Magic Fluid Sand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MusicPaint or Magic Fluid Sand?

MusicPaint is rated higher. MusicPaint averages 2.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Magic Fluid Sand averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MusicPaint or Magic Fluid Sand have ads?

Magic Fluid Sand shows ads; MusicPaint does not.

### Which is updated more often, MusicPaint or Magic Fluid Sand?

MusicPaint ships an update fortnightly, and Magic Fluid Sand monthly. Most recently, MusicPaint was updated on October 10, 2026 and Magic Fluid Sand on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*