# Dreamstep vs Gravity Sand Balls

The clearest difference is rating: Dreamstep at 3.3 against Gravity Sand Balls's 1.0. Dreamstep also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (33% vs 0%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dreamstep sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Gravity Sand Balls sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dreamstep holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Dreamstep's written reviews are positive against 0% of Gravity Sand Balls's.

Dreamstep ships an update every 11 days, Gravity Sand Balls every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dreamstep | Gravity Sand Balls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreamstep/id1294726032/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-sand-balls/id6450699116/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [HYKICK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1196593302) | [Atta Mohi Ud Din](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653234972) |

## What reviewers say

### Dreamstep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreamstep/id1294726032)

This game combines walking with a spinner mechanic to create planets and collect dream characters. Enjoy mini running games and use collected items to gather more dream planets and constellations.

**Highlights:** Pedometer integration, Spinner mechanic, Planet creation, Character collection, Mini running games, Item collection

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems 200 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems 500 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gems 1500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems 3500 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems 8000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gems 24000 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gems 50000 | $79.99 | one-time |


### Gravity Sand Balls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-sand-balls/id6450699116)

Guide sand balls into a container by digging paths and avoiding obstacles. Progress through increasingly challenging levels, collect points to unlock new ball shapes, and enjoy a visually appealing and relaxing gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Digging sand to create paths, Guiding balls into a container, Avoiding traps and obstacles, Collecting points for rewards, Unlocking new ball shapes, No time limit gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ad | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dreamstep free?

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

### Is Gravity Sand Balls free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dreamstep or Gravity Sand Balls?

Dreamstep is rated higher. Dreamstep averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Gravity Sand Balls averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dreamstep or Gravity Sand Balls have ads?

Gravity Sand Balls shows ads; Dreamstep does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dreamstep or Gravity Sand Balls?

Dreamstep ships an update every 11 days, and Gravity Sand Balls every 5 months. Most recently, Dreamstep was updated on September 10, 2026 and Gravity Sand Balls on June 11, 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.*