# Little Alchemy 2 vs Sand Bricks

Little Alchemy 2 and Sand Bricks both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Little Alchemy 2's written reviews are positive against 12% of Sand Bricks's. Little Alchemy 2 also leads on chart position (#173 vs unranked). Sand Bricks's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Little Alchemy 2 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Sand Bricks sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Little Alchemy 2 against 4.5 for Sand Bricks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 5.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Little Alchemy 2's written reviews are positive against 12% of Sand Bricks's.

Little Alchemy 2 ships an update every 4 months, Sand Bricks fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Little Alchemy 2 | Sand Bricks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-alchemy-2/id1214190989/reviews)** | [4.5 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-bricks/id6451919770/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 5.7K |
| Positive reviews | **76.7% of reviews** | 11.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#173** | — |
| Size | 62 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jakub Koziol](https://appshunter.io/developer/542467149) | [RUBY OYUN VE YAZILIM DANISMANLIK SANAYI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/939257836) |

## What reviewers say

### Little Alchemy 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-alchemy-2/id1214190989)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

Combine elements to create new items and discover the world. This crafting game offers a vast library of discoverable items with unique descriptions and a vibrant art style. Explore your progress through an in-game encyclopedia.

**Highlights:** Combine elements to create new items, Discover a vast library of items, Vibrant art style, Original soundtrack, In-game encyclopedia, Explore item connections

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bundle of 2 Research Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 8 Research Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| Myths and Monsters | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 16 Research Points | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🤩 Fun and addictive
- 💡 Clever combinations
- 🎨 Nice designs
- 🧠 Educational and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress resets/disappears
- 🔍 Difficult to find items in large list
- 💰 Myths and Monsters pack too expensive
- 🤔 Gets repetitive/boring over time

**Reported bugs**

- Progress resets randomly
- Purchased content disappears
- Scrolling issues
- Certain combinations not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more items and combinations
- Improve hint system
- Add ability to save/restore progress
- Organize items into categories
- Add more fantasy/creative elements


### Sand Bricks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-bricks/id6451919770)

Engage in a unique puzzle game where falling blocks transform into soothing sand. Experience satisfying visuals and gameplay with two distinct modes for endless fun or challenging progression.

**Highlights:** Falling blocks transform into sand, Mesmerizing sand dissolving effect, Level Mode with challenges, Endless Mode for continuous play, Relaxing and mentally stimulating gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Ticket Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medium Ticket Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $8.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sandmazing Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Sandtastic Pack | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun gameplay
- 🕹️ Satisfying mechanics
- 🎨 Unique visual style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🤑 Expensive ad-free option
- 🔒 Requires internet connection
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🔇 No sound/audio issues

**Reported bugs**

- Blocks not responding correctly
- Levels resetting unexpectedly
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More level variety
- Customization options
- Improved ad placement


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Little Alchemy 2 free?

Little Alchemy 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sand Bricks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Little Alchemy 2 or Sand Bricks?

Little Alchemy 2 is rated higher. Little Alchemy 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Sand Bricks averages 4.5 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do Little Alchemy 2 or Sand Bricks have ads?

Both Little Alchemy 2 and Sand Bricks show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Little Alchemy 2 or Sand Bricks?

Little Alchemy 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Sand Bricks fortnightly. Most recently, Little Alchemy 2 was updated on October 31, 2026 and Sand Bricks on October 30, 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.*