Comparison

Assembly Line 2 vs Sandy Blocks

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

Head to head
About

Assembly Line 2

Build and manage a factory to craft and sell resources. Optimize your assembly line with various machines and upgrades to maximize profits, even while offline. Discover new resources and make strategic decisions to grow your industrial empire.

Highlights
  • Build and optimize 21 different machines
  • Unlock tons of upgrades
  • Craft around 50 unique resources
  • Offline progress generation
  • Informative machine and resource data
  • Progress backup
Features
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Welcome to Assembly Line 2, the sequel to the factory-building and managing game. Assembly Line 2 combines elements from idle and tycoon games. Make the most money by using different types of machines to build an assembly line to craft resources and sell them. Unlock upgrades to make it more efficient and expand your factory. The goal is simple, build resources and sell them. Starting with a few machines and very basic resources, and using them with more advanced machines to craft and create more complex resources. Your factory will continue generating money even when you are offline. When you return to the game you will have piles of money waiting for you, but don't spend it all in one place! While Assembly Line 2 is an idle game, because you make the layout of your factory, it is up to you to optimize it to make the most money possible. Don't worry if you get lost with all those machines to build, the game offers an information menu so you can see what each machine does at any time. It also offers information on each resource price, so you can make decisions on what to craft. You can also see stats on the amount you are producing. Features: - 21 different machines to build and optimize the best factory. - Tons of upgrades to increase productivity. - Around 50 different unique resources to craft. - Multi-language support. - Backup your progress. - No internet required.

About

Sandy Blocks

This puzzle game transforms falling blocks into cascading sand. Strategically arrange blocks to connect walls, but watch them disintegrate into sand, altering the landscape and requiring quick thinking. Adapt to the fluid dynamics and fill gaps to score points in this visually stunning challenge.

Highlights
  • Blocks transform into sand
  • Strategic block arrangement
  • Dynamic, shifting landscape
  • Fluid sand dynamics
  • Score points by forming lines
  • Adapt to changing terrain
Features
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Sandy Blocks is an addictive and captivating game that introduces a unique twist to the classic puzzle genre. Set in a dynamic world of shifting sands, players are immersed in a mesmerizing experience where blocks are transformed into cascading grains of sand. The objective is simple: strategically arrange falling blocks to touch from one wall to another. However, with each block's imminent collision with the ground, it disintegrates into a mesmerizing shower of sand particles, altering the landscape and requiring quick thinking and adaptability. As the blocks descend, players must skillfully navigate the ever-changing terrain, leveraging the properties of sand to their advantage. Watch as the sand grains settle and fill the gaps, providing opportunities to form new lines and rack up points. The fluid dynamics of the sand create a visually stunning spectacle, with particles flowing and sliding into place with remarkable realism. But beware, the sands are unforgiving. Misplaced blocks can create uneven surfaces, making it increasingly challenging to find suitable landing spots for subsequent pieces. Strategic planning and timely decision-making become crucial to prevent the accumulation of sand and create open spaces for future moves.

Screenshots

Assembly Line 24 screens
Sandy Blocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Assembly Line 2 at 80% against Sandy Blocks's 26%. Assembly Line 2 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price, ads, 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. Sandy Blocks sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Assembly Line 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Assembly Line 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Assembly Line 2 has 1.5K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Assembly Line 2's written reviews are positive against 26% of Sandy Blocks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Assembly Line 2 ships an update weekly, Sandy Blocks every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Assembly Line 2 versus Sandy Blocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAssembly Line 2Sandy Blocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better2.6 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews — better26.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better21
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoao ReisSynthify Inc

Customer experience

Assembly Line 2

All ratings1,479 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews220 reviews
Positive79.5%
Neutral12.3%
Negative8.2%

Sandy Blocks

All ratings21 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral19.0%
Negative52.4%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive26.1%
Neutral26.1%
Negative47.8%

Bugs and requests

Assembly Line 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent offline earnings
  • Crafters and splitters stop working
  • Crashes on launch

Requested features

4 requests
  • Copy/paste assembly lines
  • Rotate/flip multiple machines
  • Pause production
  • Better performance optimization

Sandy Blocks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Assembly Line 2

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Sandy Blocks

One-time11
  • 20 Skills$5.99
  • 5000 Coin2 variants$5.99
  • 30 min Time Boost$5.99
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  • Time Boost$5.99
  • Skills$5.99
  • No Ads2 variants$9.99
  • Bundle Deal$14.99
  • Bundle Pro$14.99
  • Unlock colors$19.99
  • Unlock Colour and Levels$19.99
  • Bundle Unlimited + No Ads$49.99

Questions

Is Assembly Line 2 free?
Assembly Line 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sandy Blocks free?
Sandy Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Assembly Line 2 or Sandy Blocks?
Assembly Line 2 is rated higher. Assembly Line 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Sandy Blocks averages 2.6 from 21 ratings.
Do Assembly Line 2 or Sandy Blocks have ads?
Both Assembly Line 2 and Sandy Blocks show ads.
Which is updated more often, Assembly Line 2 or Sandy Blocks?
Assembly Line 2 ships an update weekly, and Sandy Blocks every 3 weeks. Most recently, Assembly Line 2 was updated on September 23, 2026 and Sandy Blocks on September 9, 2026.

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