SoulKu vs Sand Cloud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SoulKu
Discover and shop unique, handmade gemstone jewelry designed to inspire and empower. Each piece is crafted with genuine gemstones and eco-friendly packaging, with a portion of proceeds supporting nonprofits. Enjoy app-exclusive styles and sales.
- Shop gemstone necklaces, bracelets, and earrings
- Handcrafted and signed by artisans
- Durable for everyday wear
- Eco-friendly packaging
- Portion of proceeds donated to nonprofits
- App-exclusive styles and sales
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Welcome to the SoulKu app—your new favorite handmade gemstone jewelry to wear and gift! Shop our collections of genuine gemstone necklaces, bracelets, & earrings—each handcrafted and signed by moms in Asheville, NC. And our jewelry can be worn everyday—from the shower, to your workout, to a night out. Our mission is “to be in service,” so each of our pieces is intentionally designed to celebrate, inspire, connect, and empower! We value our environment, which is why all of our items are packed in eco-friendly packaging. We also believe in giving back, so we donate a portion of every purchase to nonprofits who empower women, children, and families. By downloading our app you’ll get some amazing benefits, such as app-exclusive styles and sales! Download the SoulKu app now! Gemstones are calling... Also find us on: URL: soulku.com Instagram: @soulku TikTok: /soulku Facebook: /soulku
Sand Cloud
Shop a collection of 100% Turkish organic cotton towels. Discover a range of high-quality, ethically sourced textiles for your home.
- 100% Turkish organic cotton
- Shop towels
- Ethically sourced textiles
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Welcome to the Sand Cloud app! Shop our 100% Turkish organic cotton towels.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SoulKu at none against Sand Cloud's shown. SoulKu also leads on review sentiment (97% vs 65%). Sand Cloud's advantage is ratings volume (778 vs 246). On price, rating, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for SoulKu against 4.9 for Sand Cloud. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 246 and 778 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of SoulKu's written reviews are positive against 65% of Sand Cloud's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SoulKu | Sand Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (246 ratings) — better | 4.9 (778 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 96.9% of reviews — better | 64.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 246 | 778 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SoulKu LLC | Sand Cloud Holdings, LLC |
Customer experience
SoulKu
Sand Cloud
User reviews
SoulKu
From 246 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use app
- ✨ Beautiful jewelry
- 💖 Great company values
- 🎁 Excellent for gifting
- 💎 High quality stones
Room to improve
- 🐛 App discount not applied
- ⏳ Slow loading times on payment screen
- 💳 Payment method issues
- 💰 Extra charge for custom requests
Sand Cloud
From 778 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌟 High-quality products
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 💕 Great customer experience
- 🎁 Excellent gift options
Room to improve
- 🛒 Difficulty updating shopping cart
- 💳 Issues with discount codes/promotions
- ⏱️ Slow app performance
Bugs and requests
SoulKu
Reported bugs
3 issues- Discount not applied correctly
- Payment screen loading issues
- Payment method not processing
Requested features
2 requests- Allow custom chain omissions without extra charge
- Improve payment processing reliability
Sand Cloud
Reported bugs
2 issues- Inability to use Afterpay
- Unexpected app crashes
Requested features
2 requests- Ability to view account points/rewards
- Direct access to shopping cart
In-app purchases
SoulKu
No in-app purchases
Sand Cloud
No in-app purchases
