# Sand Blocks vs Roll

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Roll at 78% against Sand Blocks's 22%. Roll also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). Sand Blocks's advantage is ratings volume (3.1K vs 439). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Blocks sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Roll sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Roll holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sand Blocks has 3.1K ratings behind it against 439, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Sand Blocks's written reviews are positive against 78% of Roll's.

Sand Blocks ships an update every 2 weeks, Roll weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Blocks | Roll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-blocks-blast-puzzle/id6450710358/reviews) | **[4.6 (439 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roll/id6452083813/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 439 |
| Positive reviews | 21.6% of reviews | **78.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 431 MB | 370 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Joseph Anthony Distler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698740947) |

## What reviewers say

### Sand Blocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-blocks-blast-puzzle/id6450710358)

A unique puzzle game where you arrange falling sand blocks to form complete horizontal rows. Clear rows to score points and advance levels, testing your spatial skills and reflexes in a fun and relaxing experience.

**Highlights:** Falling sand block manipulation, Form complete horizontal rows, Scoring and level progression, Block rotation and movement, Satisfactory sand simulation, Beautiful art style

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.49 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Card Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Big Card Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Big Coin Pack | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design
- 🎢 Satisfying sand physics
- 🕹️ Engaging Tetris-like gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🔄 Repetitive and unbalanced level design
- 🔌 Requires internet connection to play
- 🕹️ Unintuitive controls and mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes at higher levels
- Inconsistent block placement and sand behavior
- Wheel/roulette feature not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- Endless/survival mode without difficulty spikes
- Customizable controls and settings
- More level variety and challenge progression


### Roll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roll/id6452083813)

Engage in a relaxing dice-rolling experience where you aim to collect points by rolling dice and strategically upgrading them. This game blends elements of strategy, clicker, and roguelike deckbuilders for a unique dice-building system with deep strategic choices. Enjoy a meditative escape with its minimalistic design and peaceful atmosphere.

**Highlights:** Dice rolling for points, Dice upgrading system, Strategy and critical thinking, Relaxing and meditative experience, Unique dicebuilding synergies, Highscore chasing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roll Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to play
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🔒 No ads or microtransactions
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Unique and innovative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 👎 Limited free content
- 👎 Confusing or overwhelming UI
- 👎 Lack of customization options
- 👎 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrade shop issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Swiping/tapping issues
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More dice skins and customization
- Sandbox mode with unlimited rolls
- Improved dice management UI
- More detailed stats and analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sand Blocks free?

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

### Is Roll free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sand Blocks or Roll?

Roll is rated higher. Sand Blocks averages 4.2 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Roll averages 4.6 from 439 ratings.

### Do Sand Blocks or Roll have ads?

Sand Blocks shows ads; Roll does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sand Blocks or Roll?

Sand Blocks ships an update every 2 weeks, and Roll weekly. Most recently, Sand Blocks was updated on October 21, 2026 and Roll 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.*