# Force Master vs Beat SandMan

Force Master and Beat SandMan both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Force Master's written reviews are positive against 31% of Beat SandMan's. Force Master also leads on ratings volume (52K vs 1.2K). Beat SandMan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Force Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Beat SandMan asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Force Master against 4.7 for Beat SandMan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Force Master has 52K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Force Master's written reviews are positive against 31% of Beat SandMan's.

Force Master ships an update every 3 weeks, Beat SandMan every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Force Master | Beat SandMan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/force-master/id1528512706/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-sandman/id1552134774/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **52K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **68.5% of reviews** | 31.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 289 MB | 410 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [HW Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507925767) |

## What reviewers say

### Force Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/force-master/id1528512706)

Engage in dynamic combat by manipulating the environment. Grab objects and enemies to use as projectiles against your foes. Strategically use explosive barrels and platforms to overcome challenges and become the ultimate force master.

**Highlights:** Environmental manipulation, Object throwing combat, Enemy throwing combat, Explosive barrel usage, Platform grabbing, Action-packed gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique telekinesis mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Levels freezing or getting stuck
- Enemies glitching through the environment
- Inconsistent ad placements

**Requested features**

- More levels and enemy variety
- Additional force powers and abilities
- Ability to move the camera and interact with bodies
- Sound effects and blood/gore visuals


### Beat SandMan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-sandman/id1552134774)

A simple and engaging game designed for stress relief. Players smash villains by waving a weapon, offering a straightforward and satisfying way to unwind. Just let go and smash!

**Highlights:** Stress-relieving gameplay, Smash villains, Wave weapon, Simple controls, Satisfying action

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 💡 Stress relief

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 😴 Boring and lacking challenge

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes
- Levels with no enemies to fight

**Requested features**

- Update the game to reduce ads
- Add more challenging levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Force Master free?

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

### Is Beat SandMan free?

Beat SandMan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Force Master or Beat SandMan?

Force Master is rated higher. Force Master averages 4.7 out of 5 from 52K ratings, while Beat SandMan averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Force Master or Beat SandMan have ads?

Both Force Master and Beat SandMan show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Force Master or Beat SandMan?

Force Master ships an update every 3 weeks, and Beat SandMan every 5 days. Most recently, Force Master was updated on October 17, 2026 and Beat SandMan on October 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.*