# Button Push! vs Sandy Blocks

The clearest difference is rating: Button Push! at 4.7 against Sandy Blocks's 2.6. Button Push! also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 21) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Sandy Blocks's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Button Push! sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Sandy Blocks sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Button Push! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Button Push! has 4.2K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of Button Push!'s written reviews are positive against 26% of Sandy Blocks's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Button Push! ships an update weekly, Sandy Blocks every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Button Push! | Sandy Blocks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/button-push/id6446826467/reviews)** | [2.6 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandy-blocks/id6450483763/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 20.3% of reviews | **26.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 277 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bermuda Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759140629) | [Synthify Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089257745) |

## What reviewers say

### Button Push!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/button-push/id6446826467)

Engage in a fun and addictive button-pushing game where you control a hand to press as many buttons as possible. Collect points and rewards to upgrade your abilities and type your best book. Compete globally on leaderboards and complete daily missions for extra excitement.

**Highlights:** Intuitive tap and swipe controls, Variety of challenging levels, Collect coins for upgrades, Vibrant and colorful graphics, Global leaderboard competition, Daily missions for extra rewards, Customizable hand skins

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧡 Fun game
- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 💡 Interesting concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💸 Excessive ads
- ⏱️ Slow progression
- 🔌 Requires internet connection

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard/hand interaction issues
- Game crashes and resets progress
- Levels not ending properly

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads
- Improved performance and stability
- Better progression system


### Sandy Blocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandy-blocks/id6450483763)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Skills | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coin | $5.99 | one-time |
| 30 min Time Boost | $5.99 | one-time |
| Time Boost | $5.99 | one-time |
| Skills | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Deal | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Unlock colors | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Colour and Levels | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Unlimited + No Ads | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Button Push! free?

Button Push! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sandy Blocks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Button Push! or Sandy Blocks?

Button Push! is rated higher. Button Push! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Sandy Blocks averages 2.6 from 21 ratings.

### Do Button Push! or Sandy Blocks have ads?

Both Button Push! and Sandy Blocks show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Button Push! or Sandy Blocks?

Button Push! ships an update weekly, and Sandy Blocks every 3 weeks. Most recently, Button Push! was updated on October 5, 2026 and Sandy Blocks on October 8, 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.*