# Thisissand vs Triple A

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Triple A at none against Thisissand's 7. Triple A also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (7.8K vs 1.5K). Thisissand's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thisissand sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Triple A asks for nothing beyond the download.

Triple A holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Triple A has 7.8K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Thisissand's written reviews are positive against 89% of Triple A's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thisissand | Triple A |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thisissand/id569414555/reviews) | **[4.7 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/triple-a-touch-visualizer/id967650266/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **7.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **88.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beige Elephant](https://appshunter.io/developer/569414558) | [SungLab Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691666995) |

## What reviewers say

### Thisissand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thisissand/id569414555)

Create and share mesmerizing sand art with this therapeutic app. Watch vibrant sand layers form, relax to soothing sounds, and explore a variety of color tools to design unique sand pictures. Join a community of artists and showcase your creations.

**Highlights:** Sand art creation, Relaxing soundscapes, Color Palette tool, Color Shifter tool, Color Picker from camera, Photo Sand feature, Save custom colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Color Palette | $0.99 | one-time |
| HD Sand | $0.99 | one-time |
| My Colors Expansion | $0.99 | one-time |
| Color Picker | $0.99 | one-time |
| Color Shifter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Toolkit (reduced price) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Toolkit | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Relaxing and calming experience
- 🎨 Allows for creative expression
- 🔒 No ads or distractions
- 🤩 Satisfying sand effects
- 🤗 Supportive and friendly community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to find/access previous creations
- 🖌️ Limited color customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Screen going black after selecting photo sand
- Inability to post/share creations at times
- Inconsistent performance and loading issues
- Camera/microphone activation without user consent

**Requested features**

- Undo/erase functionality
- Ability to follow and comment on other users' creations
- More free color and sand options
- Improved search and organization of user content
- Save/resume unfinished creations


### Triple A

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/triple-a-touch-visualizer/id967650266)

Experience a calming interactive particle simulation that responds to your touch. Transform simple interactions into flowing patterns and luminous waves for relaxation, focus, or quiet moments. Enjoy a soothing sensory experience designed to help you slow down and reset.

**Highlights:** Interactive particle simulation, Flowing patterns and luminous waves, Stress relief and mindfulness aid, Multiple visual modes (Particle, Wave, Gravity, Linear, Lightning), Real-time particle rendering, Adjustable particle settings, Optional relaxing music

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing
- 🚀 Super fun game
- 👍 Relaxing
- 👍 Calming
- 👍 Satisfying

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Ads disrupt experience
- 🐛 Screen glitches after ads

**Reported bugs**

- Screen offset after ads
- Freezing with multiple fingers

**Requested features**

- More modes/options
- Ability to change colors
- Option to turn off music
- Vibration/sound effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thisissand free?

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

### Is Triple A free?

Triple A is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Thisissand or Triple A?

Triple A is rated higher. Thisissand averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Triple A averages 4.7 from 7.8K ratings.

### Do Thisissand or Triple A have ads?

Triple A shows ads; Thisissand does not.

### Which is updated more often, Thisissand or Triple A?

Thisissand ships an update every 2 months, and Triple A every 2 months. Most recently, Thisissand was updated on October 8, 2026 and Triple A on October 14, 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.*