Comparison

Sand Balls vs Time

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

Head to head
About

Sand Balls

Dig and collect colorful sand balls by navigating intricate paths and overcoming obstacles. Use strategy to fill a truck and transport them to build and upgrade a beautiful island. Enjoy hundreds of levels for relaxation and brain-teasing fun.

Highlights
  • Dig and collect colorful sand balls
  • Navigate complex paths and obstacles
  • Fill trucks and transport balls
  • Build and upgrade a beautiful island
  • Hundreds of challenging levels
  • Collect golden keys for surprises
Features
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►Catch a ball! Turn right, now a little to the left, and right again, than free up more space so the ball can move, and finally… Yes! Catch it! Make sure you're careful and really pay attention—this is no simple football or volleyball. It's still a game, but with a sand ball! Have you ever seen anything like it before? Even though it's made of sand, it's not yellow like you'd expect. Guess what color a sand ball can be? Orange, green, pink, purple, blue, and many other vibrant colors of the rainbow and beyond! Your imagination will truly take flight! ►Why do you need to collect these sand balls? The first reason is "just for fun", and it's completely true. Why not? Everyone deserves to relax after the a hectic pace of a work day, and this game knows how to help with that! Simple actions, а fresh and cool design, a wide variety of tasks - this game has hundreds of levels so you can have lots of fun in your spare time. The second reason is for strategy. The app features a tricky puzzle where you have to think carefully to beat the level: put colorful balls into the truck and transfer them to a wonderful island located in the middle of nowhere. What's the point? Now we come to the third reason. The game is well-organized in terms of plot. This means that while you play, you will be provided with challenging goals and inspiring missions like repairing buildings and advancing the overall infrastructure of the beautiful island. To sum up, collecting the balls is a good way to relax after a long day and improve your logical thinking at the same time. Press the button and download! ► A bubble of additional interest is gained through • Golden keys. They open boxes with different surprises or even money inside. • Sticks and other obstacles in the way. This is no walk in the park! • A secret weapon that can destroy all balls. (You can restart the level.) • Long and varied routes. They look like a real puzzle. What road will you choose? Try to avoid getting lost! • A special white bubble. It turns into…..you'll find out on your own. ► Make sure that you discover all the WOW effects…and hurry up! Your first truck is coming! Don't miss your chance to build an island! P.S. or maybe not just one incredible island, but several… Subscription Terms: VIP Week Access offers a weekly subscription, you will have a 3-days FREE trial period, after this period you will be charged $5.99/week. After buying this subscription, you will unlock following features: exclusive VIP building, free gems every day, no ads, VIP ball effects. This is an Auto-renewable subscription. The payment is charged to your account after confirmation. The subscription is renewed unless you turn it off 24 hours before the period ends. Your account will be charged for renewal as well. End of trial and subscription renewal: • The payment is charged to your account after a confirmation of purchase. • The subscription is renewed unless you turn it off 24 hour before the end of the current period. • The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period at the cost of the weekly subscription. • The user may manage the subscription and auto-renewal have to be turned off by going to the user’s account settings after purchase in the Store. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Canceling a trial or a subscription: • If you want to cancel a subscription during its free trial, you have to cancel it through your account in the Store. This must be done at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period to avoid being charged. For more information, please visit https://support.apple.com/HT207865 for more information If there is questions contact us info@saygames.by Privacy Policy : https://say.games/privacy-policy/sandballs Terms of use : https://say.games/terms-of-use/sandballs

About

Time

Navigate a neon-lit void, dodging shifting walls and collecting gems in this skill-based arcade challenge. Control time to slow down the action for precision maneuvers, but be mindful of energy depletion. Recover from mistakes with a unique grace period that offers a chance to reset and continue your run.

Highlights
  • Skill-based arcade gameplay
  • Time-bending mechanics
  • Gem collection for score and energy
  • Grace period for recovery
  • Customizable visual effects
  • One-touch controls
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Step into the neon-lit void and prepare for one of the most exhilarating skill-based challenges on mobile. Time Gate isn’t just another endless arcade game – it’s a journey through shifting walls, glowing gems, and the ultimate test of your reflexes. Every move matters, every swipe determines survival, and every second pushes you closer to glory. The Concept At its core, Time Gate blends simple one-touch controls with deep, satisfying mechanics. You pilot a radiant orb drifting through the cosmos, navigating ever-tightening gates that descend endlessly from above. Your mission: stay alive as long as possible, score big, and master the flow of time itself. But there’s a twist – you don’t just dodge. You control time. Tap the glowing button in the lower corner and the world slows down. Gaps widen, walls crawl, and your reactions stretch into superhuman precision. Use this wisely – slowing time drains energy, and when your bar runs dry, survival depends entirely on raw reflexes. Gems, Lives, and Energy Along the way, glittering yellow gems appear in the gates. Each one collected adds to your score, restores a burst of energy, and pushes you toward unlocking extra lives. The first set of gems awards your first bonus life quickly – after that, each life requires determination, precision, and a streak of flawless gate runs. Every gem matters. Snatch one at the right moment, and you might extend a run that seemed doomed. Ignore them, and you’ll soon run out of slow-time energy, leaving you vulnerable to the brutal rhythm of collapsing walls. Grace and Comebacks Mistakes happen – and Time Gate respects that. Crash into a wall while you still have lives left, and the game doesn’t immediately end. Instead, you’re granted a countdown grace period. The screen pulses, time pauses, and walls fade briefly, giving you a precious window to recover and reset your focus. Then, with a surge of momentum, the game resumes, harder than ever. This mechanic keeps the action flowing while still rewarding mastery. It’s not about one unlucky crash – it’s about how you recover, adapt, and keep climbing toward your best run. Atmosphere & Style From the very first moment, Time Gate pulls you into a hypnotic world of glowing gates, shimmering particle trails, and cosmic backdrops. Every movement leaves behind a streak of light, every collision shudders the screen with subtle haptic feedback, and every gem glitters with satisfying brilliance. For players sensitive to visual effects, accessibility options are included: toggle trails, adjust motion intensity, and customize how the game feels. Whether you love dazzling visuals or prefer a minimalist flow, Time Gate adapts to you. Controls & Mechanics Drag left/right: Steer your orb smoothly across the screen. Tap the slow-time button: Activate temporal dilation for precision dodging. Collect gems: Earn points, refill energy, and progress toward extra lives. Survive gates: The longer you last, the faster and tighter they become. The controls are intuitive – but mastery is another story. The challenge ramps up with every passing moment, testing both your reflexes and your ability to manage energy strategically. Immersion Haptics pulse with crashes, pickups, and milestones. The glowing cyan energy bar flickers as time slows. Gems radiate with satisfying light bursts. Combined with smooth animations and a pulsing background, the result is an experience that feels alive in your hands. So step through the gates. Bend time. Collect gems. And discover just how far your reflexes can carry you.

Screenshots

Sand Balls4 screens
Time2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Time at none against Sand Balls's shown. Time also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Sand Balls's advantage is ratings volume (286K vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On price and in-app purchases 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 Balls sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Time sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Time holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sand Balls has 286K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sand Balls ships an update every 2 months, Time every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Sand Balls versus Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSand BallsTime
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (286K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings286K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size289 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSayGames LTDavneet sandhu

Bugs and requests

Sand Balls

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Balls getting stuck in impossible positions
  • Game freezing or crashing
  • Issues with claiming rewards and unlocking new content

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to replay past levels
  • More challenging and varied levels
  • Improved progression and rewards system
  • Better ad implementation or ad-free option

Time

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Sand Balls

Subscriptions2
  • VIP Week3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • VIP Month3 Days trial$19.991 Month
One-time9
  • 3 Hints$0.99
  • 25 Gems$0.99
  • Unique Ball bundle$0.99
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  • 10 Hints$1.99
  • No Ads$2.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • 25 Hints$4.99
  • 135 Gems$4.99
  • Basic bundle$6.99
3 purchases

Time

One-time3
  • 1000 Coins$0.99
  • Pause$0.99
  • 10000 Coins$1.99

Questions

Is Sand Balls free?
Sand Balls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Time free?
Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sand Balls or Time?
Time is rated higher. Sand Balls averages 4.6 out of 5 from 286K ratings, while Time averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sand Balls or Time have ads?
Sand Balls shows ads; Time does not.
Which is updated more often, Sand Balls or Time?
Sand Balls ships an update every 2 months, and Time every 9 months. Most recently, Sand Balls was updated on October 28, 2026 and Time on October 11, 2026.

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