# Spill the Sand vs Knit N Loop

The clearest difference is rating: Knit N Loop at 4.8 against Spill the Sand's 3.5. Knit N Loop also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 20). Spill the Sand's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knit N Loop sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Spill the Sand asks for nothing beyond the download.

Knit N Loop holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knit N Loop has 1.1K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Spill the Sand's written reviews are positive against 25% of Knit N Loop's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Spill the Sand ships an update every 7 months, Knit N Loop weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spill the Sand | Knit N Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spill-the-sand/id568158049/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knit-n-loop/id6743934820/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **51.6% of reviews** | 25.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 300 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hooda Math](https://appshunter.io/developer/377131775) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Spill the Sand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spill-the-sand/id568158049)

Guide falling sand into designated buckets by drawing lines with your finger. Solve physics-based puzzles by strategically placing barriers to control the flow of sand.

**Highlights:** Draw lines to direct sand, Guide sand into buckets, Physics-based puzzles, Intuitive finger controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Knit N Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knit-n-loop/id6743934820)

Engage in a calming puzzle game where strategic moves create mesmerizing thread loops. This app offers a satisfying and rewarding experience, perfect for unwinding or sharpening your problem-solving abilities. Discover hidden depth in its simple mechanics and enjoy the flow of creating perfect loops.

**Highlights:** Mesmerizing thread loops, Calming visuals, Intuitive gameplay, Puzzle-solving challenges, Stress relief, Satisfying flow

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer Space - 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer Time - 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Gala Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| XLarge Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| XXLarge Pack | $54.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable thinky part

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game doesn't work on first level
- 🐛 Data/progress reset after updates
- 🔍 Ads added after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets player progress
- Crashes and freezes on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add 2x speed option
- Improve game stability and save progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spill the Sand free?

Spill the Sand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Knit N Loop free?

Knit N Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spill the Sand or Knit N Loop?

Knit N Loop is rated higher. Spill the Sand averages 3.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Knit N Loop averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Spill the Sand or Knit N Loop have ads?

Knit N Loop shows ads; Spill the Sand does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spill the Sand or Knit N Loop?

Spill the Sand ships an update every 7 months, and Knit N Loop weekly. Most recently, Spill the Sand was updated on October 22, 2026 and Knit N Loop on October 28, 2026.

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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.*