# Build Up!! vs Sandy Blocks

The clearest difference is rating: Build Up!! at 4.5 against Sandy Blocks's 2.6. Build Up!! also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 21) and review sentiment (34% vs 26%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Build Up!! 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.

Build Up!! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Build Up!! has 16K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Build Up!!'s written reviews are positive against 26% of Sandy Blocks's.

Build Up!! ships an update fortnightly, Sandy Blocks every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Build Up!! | Sandy Blocks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-up/id1453032346/reviews)** | [2.6 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandy-blocks/id6450483763/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **34.3% of reviews** | 26.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 266 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Synthify Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089257745) |

## What reviewers say

### Build Up!!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-up/id1453032346)

Construct your tower as tall as possible by strategically placing building nodes. Collect more nodes as you ascend to reach crucial checkpoints and achieve new heights.

**Highlights:** Build structures high, Gather building nodes, Reach checkpoints, Ascend to new heights

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads. | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun game
- 🚀 Runs well with no crashes
- 💰 Free to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Impossible or buggy levels
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Rivet counter malfunction
- Levels regenerating incorrectly
- Tower physics issues

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Ability to create custom maps
- Removal of perfect triangle requirement


### 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 Build Up!! free?

Build Up!! 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, Build Up!! or Sandy Blocks?

Build Up!! is rated higher. Build Up!! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Sandy Blocks averages 2.6 from 21 ratings.

### Do Build Up!! or Sandy Blocks have ads?

Both Build Up!! and Sandy Blocks show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Build Up!! or Sandy Blocks?

Build Up!! ships an update fortnightly, and Sandy Blocks every 3 weeks. Most recently, Build Up!! was updated on October 16, 2026 and Sandy Blocks on October 8, 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.*