Comparison

Portals XR vs Magic Fluid Sand

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

Head to head
About

Portals XR

Features
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Digital Adumbrations Portals XR opens up worlds and connects us. This app contains esoteric digital objects created by Erin Ko. Use your phone to discover Totems and Windows of magic, otherwise invisible.

About

Magic Fluid Sand

Experience a unique blend of classic Tetris and 2048 gameplay with relaxing fluid sand simulations. Enjoy synthesized music and inspiring quotes for a calming and visually engaging experience.

Highlights
  • Fluid sand simulation
  • Classic Tetris gameplay
  • 2048 puzzle game
  • Synthesized background music
  • Inspiring life quotes
  • Interactive sand control
Features
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Natural rhythms soothe your mind. Enjoy stunning fluid sand effects with ever-changing visuals for total relaxation. Play classic puzzle games: 2048, Block Puzzle, Minesweeper, Snake and Number Sliding Puzzle. Random notes create unique melodies every time. Enjoy relaxing pure music, natural sounds and classical piano pieces. Toggle background music freely, tap and control flowing sand particles. Vivid visuals inspire your thoughts. Read wise quotes in your spare time and gain insights into life while having fun.

Screenshots

Portals XR4 screens
Magic Fluid Sand4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Portals XR at none against Magic Fluid Sand's shown. Portals XR also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Portals XR ships an update weekly, Magic Fluid Sand monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Portals XR versus Magic Fluid Sand: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPortals XRMagic Fluid Sand
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB28 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperHutong Games立辉 韩

In-app purchases

None

Portals XR

No in-app purchases

None

Magic Fluid Sand

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Portals XR free?
Portals XR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magic Fluid Sand free?
Magic Fluid Sand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Portals XR or Magic Fluid Sand have ads?
Magic Fluid Sand shows ads; Portals XR does not.
Which is updated more often, Portals XR or Magic Fluid Sand?
Portals XR ships an update weekly, and Magic Fluid Sand monthly. Most recently, Portals XR was updated on October 25, 2026 and Magic Fluid Sand on October 7, 2026.

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