Comparison

Sporadic M12 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

Sporadic M12

A challenging number puzzle game inspired by Rubik's Cube. Players spin rings and swap numbers to match them with colored balls, aiming to return all numbers to their home positions. Each puzzle is randomly generated and solvable, offering unique challenges.

Highlights
  • Spinning number rings
  • Swapping number pairs
  • Color-coded ball matching
  • Randomly generated puzzles
  • Solvable challenges
  • Intuitive controls
Features
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Spin and swap! A cousin of Rubik's cube, it's a puzzle you can start working on immediately -- it's so simple! Spin the ring of numbers around with your finger, or swap all the pairs of numbers over the pairs of balls of the same color by flicking down from the 0-ball. The numbers start out all mixed up -- your job is to return them to the Home position where the number over each ball matches the small gray number next to the ball. So easy ... and yet ... Solve it by combinations of spinning the ring of numbers or doing a swap. The game generates puzzles by random moves, so each puzzle is solvable ... but that doesn't mean it will be easy! Our email address is m12@magnolia-heights.com.

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

Sporadic M121 screens
Sandy Blocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sporadic M12 at 100% against Sandy Blocks's 26%. Sporadic M12 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). Sandy Blocks's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 38 months). On device support 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

Sandy Blocks is free to download; Sporadic M12 costs $0.99 up front. Sandy Blocks sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Sporadic M12 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sporadic M12 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sandy Blocks has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Sporadic M12's written reviews are positive against 26% of Sandy Blocks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sporadic M12 ships an update every 38 months, Sandy Blocks every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Sporadic M12 versus Sandy Blocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSporadic M12Sandy Blocks
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.6 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better26.1% of reviews
Number of ratings121 — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagnolia Heights Research and DevelopmentSynthify Inc

Customer experience

Sporadic M12

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sandy Blocks

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

In-app purchases

None

Sporadic M12

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 Sporadic M12 free?
Sporadic M12 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sandy Blocks free?
Sandy Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sporadic M12 or Sandy Blocks?
Sporadic M12 is rated higher. Sporadic M12 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sandy Blocks averages 2.6 from 21 ratings.
Do Sporadic M12 or Sandy Blocks have ads?
Sandy Blocks shows ads; Sporadic M12 does not.
Which is updated more often, Sporadic M12 or Sandy Blocks?
Sporadic M12 ships an update every 38 months, and Sandy Blocks every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sporadic M12 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Sandy Blocks on October 24, 2026.

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