# Climbing Ball vs Sand Block

Climbing Ball and Sand Block both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Climbing Ball's written reviews are positive against 27% of Sand Block's. Climbing Ball also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Sand Block's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Block sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Climbing Ball asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Climbing Ball against 4.7 for Sand Block. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 37 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Climbing Ball's written reviews are positive against 27% of Sand Block's.

Climbing Ball ships an update every 5 weeks, Sand Block daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Climbing Ball | Sand Block |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climbing-ball-time-killer/id1109943932/reviews)** | [4.7 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-block/id6465574567/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | **90.2% of reviews** | 26.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bocchi Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/893041626) | [Rikuto Hosaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621064356) |

## What reviewers say

### Climbing Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climbing-ball-time-killer/id1109943932)

A simple arcade game where players control a ball to climb as high as possible. Compete for high scores, challenge friends, and aim for the top ranking. Perfect for casual play and passing the time.

**Highlights:** Climb as high as possible, Time killer gameplay, High score competition, Challenge friends, Top ranking goals

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Easy to learn
- 💯 Great time killer
- ✨ Minimal ads
- 🚀 Satisfying progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Frustrating difficulty spikes
- 😵 Can be rage-inducing
- 🤔 Sometimes unclear progression
- ⚠️ Physics can feel inconsistent
- 📉 Ball speed changes abruptly

**Reported bugs**

- Lag after ads
- Occasional stuttering
- Physics change at high scores
- Sound bugs when music is playing

**Requested features**

- Volume control (on/off)
- Ability to mute sound effects
- New features


### Sand Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-block/id6465574567)

Manipulate falling blocks that transform into sand to clear lines of the same color. Aim for high scores by strategically erasing sand and surviving as long as possible. Master block movement, rotation, and fast falling to achieve maximum points.

**Highlights:** Manipulate falling sand blocks, Clear lines of same-colored sand, Earn points for clearing lines, Achieve high scores, Strategic block movement, Block rotation, Fast falling blocks

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Climbing Ball free?

Climbing Ball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sand Block free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Climbing Ball or Sand Block?

Climbing Ball is rated higher. Climbing Ball averages 4.7 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Sand Block averages 4.7 from 37 ratings.

### Do Climbing Ball or Sand Block have ads?

Both Climbing Ball and Sand Block show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Climbing Ball or Sand Block?

Climbing Ball ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sand Block daily. Most recently, Climbing Ball was updated on November 2, 2026 and Sand Block on November 3, 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.*