# TETRY 3D vs Sandy Blocks

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TETRY 3D at 100% against Sandy Blocks's 26%. TETRY 3D also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Sandy Blocks's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TETRY 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sandy Blocks sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TETRY 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sandy Blocks has 21 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TETRY 3D's written reviews are positive against 26% of Sandy Blocks's.

TETRY 3D ships an update monthly, Sandy Blocks every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TETRY 3D | Sandy Blocks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tetry-3d/id1443582804/reviews)** | [2.6 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandy-blocks/id6450483763/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 26.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 102 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Junpei Yamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1443582803) | [Synthify Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089257745) |

## What reviewers say

### TETRY 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tetry-3d/id1443582804)

Experience a familiar block-stacking puzzle game with a unique 3D twist. Navigate falling blocks in a multi-level field, strategically filling rows to score points and clear space. Utilize special blocks for advanced clearing techniques and aim for high scores.

**Highlights:** 3D spatial puzzle gameplay, Special blocks for advanced clearing, High score bonuses, Save and resume functionality, Adjustable camera settings, In-game help and guidance

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DisableADS | $0.99 | one-time |


### Sandy Blocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandy-blocks/id6450483763)

This puzzle game transforms falling blocks into cascading sand. Strategically arrange blocks to connect walls, but watch them disintegrate into sand, altering the landscape and requiring quick thinking. Adapt to the fluid dynamics and fill gaps to score points in this visually stunning challenge.

**Highlights:** Blocks transform into sand, Strategic block arrangement, Dynamic, shifting landscape, Fluid sand dynamics, Score points by forming lines, Adapt to changing terrain

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Skills | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coin | $5.99 | one-time |
| 30 min Time Boost | $5.99 | one-time |
| Time Boost | $5.99 | one-time |
| Skills | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Deal | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Unlock colors | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Colour and Levels | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Unlimited + No Ads | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TETRY 3D free?

TETRY 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sandy Blocks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TETRY 3D or Sandy Blocks?

TETRY 3D is rated higher. TETRY 3D averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Sandy Blocks averages 2.6 from 21 ratings.

### Do TETRY 3D or Sandy Blocks have ads?

Both TETRY 3D and Sandy Blocks show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TETRY 3D or Sandy Blocks?

TETRY 3D ships an update monthly, and Sandy Blocks every 3 weeks. Most recently, TETRY 3D was updated on September 16, 2026 and Sandy Blocks on September 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.*