Balls to Cup vs Sandy Box
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Balls to Cup
Guide falling balls through gates to multiply them and achieve the highest score. This relaxing game offers satisfying gameplay as you navigate levels to reach the goal.
- Strategic ball dropping
- Point maximization
- Bonus gate multipliers
- Relaxing gameplay
- Satisfying physics
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In each level of Balls-to-Cup, you will need to drop the balls in the right way to maximize your points! Drop the balls from the cup through the bonuses' gates, to multiply them in the best path possible and try to reach the goal at the end of the level. Very relaxing and satisfying game! Enjoy!
Sandy Box
Match the color of sand to the correct box to clear each level. This engaging game offers a satisfying challenge with its simple yet addictive gameplay. It's a colorful puzzle experience that will keep you hooked.
- Color sand matching
- Satisfying puzzle gameplay
- Level-based progression
- Simple controls
- Addictive mechanics
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In this game, every grain counts! Your life’s mission is to gather every grain of sand like a hyperactive squirrel on a caffeine rush! Make sure to align the color of the sand with the right color box! Just remember: it’s not just a game; it’s a sandy obsession!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Balls to Cup at 78 against Sandy Box's 12. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Balls to Cup sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Sandy Box sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sandy Box holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Balls to Cup has 78 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Balls to Cup ships an update every 6 weeks, Sandy Box monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Balls to Cup | Sandy Box |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (78 ratings) | 4.8 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 78 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 169 MB | 179 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | APP CENTRAL LTD | Jan Kovac |
Customer experience
Balls to Cup
Sandy Box
In-app purchases
Balls to Cup
- All Bundle Features Unlocked!$19.991 Month
- All AppCentral Games Unlocked!$29.991 Month
- All AppCentral Games Unlocked!3 Days trial$29.991 Month
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- All AppCentral Games Unlocked$39.991 Month
Sandy Box
- Handful of coins$0.99
- Pile of coins$3.99
- Bag of coins$17.99
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- Chest of coins$29.99
