# Jump King vs Sand Block

The clearest difference is rating: Sand Block at 4.7 against Jump King's 3.4. Sand Block also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). Jump King's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 27%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jump King sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Sand Block sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sand Block holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 36 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Jump King's written reviews are positive against 27% of Sand Block's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Jump King ships an update weekly, Sand Block daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jump King | Sand Block |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jump-king/id1560852020/reviews) | **[4.7 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-block/id6465574567/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | **54.7% of reviews** | 26.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 466 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UKIYO Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560852022) | [Rikuto Hosaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621064356) |

## What reviewers say

### Jump King

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jump-king/id1560852020)

A challenging platformer where players must master the art of jumping to ascend a vertical world. Each fall is a lesson, and only perseverance leads to the top. Includes two free expansions.

**Highlights:** Master the art of jumping, Ascend a vertical world, High-stakes platforming, Learn from every fall, Includes two free expansions, Challenging and addictive gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300x Hearts Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2400x Hearts Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Hearts Forever | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent port
- 👍 Enjoyable game
- 👍 Great challenge
- 👍 Faithful to original

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Compatibility issues
- 💰 Predatory monetization
- 👎 Poor controls and UI

**Reported bugs**

- Game doesn't start
- Connectivity issues
- Frequent crashes

**Requested features**

- Customizable button layout
- Offline play
- Natural heart regeneration
- Performance improvements


### Sand Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-block/id6465574567)

Manipulate falling blocks that transform into sand to clear lines of the same color. Aim for high scores by strategically erasing sand and surviving as long as possible. Master block movement, rotation, and fast falling to achieve maximum points.

**Highlights:** Manipulate falling sand blocks, Clear lines of same-colored sand, Earn points for clearing lines, Achieve high scores, Strategic block movement, Block rotation, Fast falling blocks

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jump King free?

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

### Is Sand Block free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jump King or Sand Block?

Sand Block is rated higher. Jump King averages 3.4 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Sand Block averages 4.7 from 36 ratings.

### Do Jump King or Sand Block have ads?

Both Jump King and Sand Block show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jump King or Sand Block?

Jump King ships an update weekly, and Sand Block daily. Most recently, Jump King was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sand Block on October 22, 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.*