Comparison

Tessellate! vs Sand Cat Blast!

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

Head to head
About

Tessellate!

A simple yet addictive tapping game where players correct rotated tiles to achieve high scores. Unlock new color schemes and challenge friends in this endless, rhythmic gameplay experience designed for one-handed play.

Highlights
  • Correct rotated tiles
  • Unlockable color schemes
  • Addictive tapping gameplay
  • Rhythmic gameplay
  • One-handed play
  • Endless mode
Features
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Tap your way to a high score by correcting the rotated tiles! Save up your cubits for multiple color schemes and race your friends to collect them all! Game Features: • Multiple color schemes! • Addictive tapping! • Rhythmic game play! • One-handed ease! • Endless!

About

Sand Cat Blast!

A relaxing tap puzzle game where you collect colored sand to reveal charming cat artworks. Enjoy satisfying physics and smooth animations as you progress through levels, unlocking new challenges and a growing collection of cute cat illustrations.

Highlights
  • Easy tap-to-collect sand gameplay
  • Conveyor belt mechanics
  • Collect sand by color
  • Realistic sand physics
  • Unlock new obstacles and mechanics
  • Soothing visuals and animations
  • Growing collection of cat artworks
Features
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Unwind with adorable cats in Sand Cat Blast, a soothing tap puzzle game where flowing sand brings charming cat artworks to life. Tap to send cats along a moving conveyor belt, collect sand by color, and watch as soft grains cascade down to reveal delightful cat illustrations. Each tap feels smooth and satisfying as the sand gently collapses with realistic physics. Simple controls make it easy to play, while mastering the flow delivers a deeply rewarding experience. Whether you’re playing for a quick break or a longer moment of calm, Sand Cat Blast is the perfect way to relax. Game Features: • Easy tap-to-collect sand gameplay • Conveyor belt mechanics with moving cats • Collect sand by color to reveal adorable cat artworks • Realistic, satisfying sand physics • New obstacles and mechanics unlocked as you progress • Smooth animations and soothing visuals • A growing collection of charming cat pictures • A calming yet addictive experience for players of all ages Soft sand, cute cats, and pure relaxation. Enjoy your most peaceful puzzle time with Sand Cat Blast.

Screenshots

Tessellate!4 screens
Sand Cat Blast!4 screens

Verdict

The call

Tessellate! and Sand Cat Blast! both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Tessellate!'s written reviews are positive against 35% of Sand Cat Blast!'s. Tessellate! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). Sand Cat Blast!'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 47 months) and ratings volume (276 vs 6). On price, rating, ads 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. Sand Cat Blast! sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Tessellate! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Tessellate! against 4.6 for Sand Cat Blast!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sand Cat Blast! has 276 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Tessellate!'s written reviews are positive against 35% of Sand Cat Blast!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tessellate! ships an update every 47 months, Sand Cat Blast! every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tessellate! versus Sand Cat Blast!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTessellate!Sand Cat Blast!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings) — better4.6 (276 ratings)
Positive reviews95.0% of reviews — better35.4% of reviews
Number of ratings6276 — better
Update frequencyEvery 47 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB383 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlunge Studios LLCACTIONFIT

Customer experience

Tessellate!

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive95.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative0.0%

Sand Cat Blast!

All ratings269 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral6.7%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive35.4%
Neutral38.5%
Negative26.2%

In-app purchases

None

Tessellate!

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Sand Cat Blast!

One-time12
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • 1,000 Coins$1.99
  • Life Boost Bundle$3.99
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  • Special Offer$4.99
  • No Ads$7.99
  • 5,000 Coins$7.99
  • Small Bundle$9.99
  • Sand Pass$9.99
  • No Ads Bundle$12.99
  • 10,000 Coins$14.99
  • Medium Bundle$19.99
  • Large Bundle$29.99

Questions

Is Tessellate! free?
Tessellate! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sand Cat Blast! free?
Sand Cat Blast! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tessellate! or Sand Cat Blast!?
Tessellate! is rated higher. Tessellate! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Sand Cat Blast! averages 4.6 from 276 ratings.
Do Tessellate! or Sand Cat Blast! have ads?
Neither Tessellate! nor Sand Cat Blast! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tessellate! or Sand Cat Blast!?
Tessellate! ships an update every 47 months, and Sand Cat Blast! every 4 days. Most recently, Tessellate! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sand Cat Blast! on October 23, 2026.

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