Comparison

Magic Fluid Sand vs CRT

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Magic Fluid Sand

Experience a unique blend of classic Tetris and 2048 gameplay with relaxing fluid sand simulations. Enjoy synthesized music and inspiring quotes for a calming and visually engaging experience.

Highlights
  • Fluid sand simulation
  • Classic Tetris gameplay
  • 2048 puzzle game
  • Synthesized background music
  • Inspiring life quotes
  • Interactive sand control
Features
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Natural rhythms soothe your mind. Enjoy stunning fluid sand effects with ever-changing visuals for total relaxation. Play classic puzzle games: 2048, Block Puzzle, Minesweeper, Snake and Number Sliding Puzzle. Random notes create unique melodies every time. Enjoy relaxing pure music, natural sounds and classical piano pieces. Toggle background music freely, tap and control flowing sand particles. Vivid visuals inspire your thoughts. Read wise quotes in your spare time and gain insights into life while having fun.

About

CRT

Features
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A retro-style brick breaker reborn with dazzling neon lights and modern 3D flair. Easy to pick up, impossible to put down — this is the ultimate evolution of a classic arcade hit. Features: • Retro visuals with a fresh, modern twist • Classic 2D gameplay enhanced with 3D depth effects • Simple rules for anyone to enjoy • Flashy neon explosions and visual effects • Power-ups like multi-ball, beam shots, and paddle expansion Relive the charm of the 80s CRT era — now in the palm of your hand.

Screenshots

Magic Fluid Sand4 screens
CRT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CRT at daily against Magic Fluid Sand's monthly. Magic Fluid Sand's advantage is iOS requirement (12 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Fluid Sand ships an update monthly, CRT daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Magic Fluid Sand versus CRT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Fluid SandCRT
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB183 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer立辉 韩Takatsugu Fukushima

In-app purchases

None

Magic Fluid Sand

No in-app purchases

None

CRT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic Fluid Sand free?
Magic Fluid Sand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CRT free?
CRT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Magic Fluid Sand or CRT have ads?
Both Magic Fluid Sand and CRT show ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic Fluid Sand or CRT?
Magic Fluid Sand ships an update monthly, and CRT daily. Most recently, Magic Fluid Sand was updated on October 7, 2026 and CRT on October 10, 2026.

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