# Powder Game vs Grainfall

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Powder Game at none against Grainfall's 1. Powder Game also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 1). Grainfall's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grainfall sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Powder Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

Grainfall holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Powder Game has 2.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Powder Game | Grainfall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powder-game/id521519384/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grainfall-falling-sand/id6797610785/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 48 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [DAN-BALL](https://appshunter.io/developer/348592290) | [John Haas](https://appshunter.io/developer/356064826) |

## What reviewers say

### Powder Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powder-game/id521519384)

Explore a physics sandbox where you can simulate the interactions of various elements like water, fire, and gunpowder. Witness unique reactions and emergent phenomena as different 'dots' collide and influence each other.

**Highlights:** Physics simulation with powder elements, Over 30 different dot variations, Simulate element reactions, Explosion effects, Plant growth simulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun sandbox game
- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 🎨 Lots of creative possibilities
- 🔍 Interesting element interactions
- 🕹️ Engaging player/fighter mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🔒 Limited customization options
- 🚫 Pixel/dot limit frustrating
- 🔍 Unclear how to use some features

**Reported bugs**

- View feature not working as expected
- Occasional freezing or crashing
- Inconsistent player/fighter behavior
- Saved creations sometimes disappearing

**Requested features**

- Add more elements and materials
- Increase pixel/dot limit or make it unlimited
- Implement a save/load system for creations
- Add more player/fighter customization options
- Introduce new gameplay modes or challenges


### Grainfall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grainfall-falling-sand/id6797610785)

Experiment with a physics sandbox where materials interact realistically. Create complex reactions, record your creations as videos, and share them with friends. Enjoy a free simulation with optional pro features for more materials and customization.

**Highlights:** Realistic material interactions, Video recording and export, Offline play, Shareable worlds, Tilt gravity control, Multiple material types

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grainfall Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Powder Game free?

Powder Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Grainfall free?

Grainfall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Powder Game or Grainfall?

Grainfall is rated higher. Powder Game averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Grainfall averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Powder Game or Grainfall have ads?

Powder Game shows ads; Grainfall does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*