# Sand Bricks vs Block Puzzle Helper

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Block Puzzle Helper at 94% against Sand Bricks's 12%. Block Puzzle Helper also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Sand Bricks's advantage is ratings volume (5.6K vs 1.9K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Bricks sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Block Puzzle Helper sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Block Puzzle Helper holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.6K and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Sand Bricks's written reviews are positive against 94% of Block Puzzle Helper's.

Sand Bricks ships an update fortnightly, Block Puzzle Helper every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Bricks | Block Puzzle Helper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-bricks/id6451919770/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzle-helper-blast/id6736616254/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | **93.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 189 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RUBY OYUN VE YAZILIM DANISMANLIK SANAYI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/939257836) | [1MB SAAS SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772669068) |

## What reviewers say

### Sand Bricks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-bricks/id6451919770)

Engage in a unique puzzle game where falling blocks transform into soothing sand. Experience satisfying visuals and gameplay with two distinct modes for endless fun or challenging progression.

**Highlights:** Falling blocks transform into sand, Mesmerizing sand dissolving effect, Level Mode with challenges, Endless Mode for continuous play, Relaxing and mentally stimulating gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Ticket Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medium Ticket Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $8.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sandmazing Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Sandtastic Pack | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun gameplay
- 🕹️ Satisfying mechanics
- 🎨 Unique visual style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🤑 Expensive ad-free option
- 🔒 Requires internet connection
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🔇 No sound/audio issues

**Reported bugs**

- Blocks not responding correctly
- Levels resetting unexpectedly
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More level variety
- Customization options
- Improved ad placement


### Block Puzzle Helper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzle-helper-blast/id6736616254)

This app assists players in block puzzle games by offering manual and screenshot-based solving tools. It helps users overcome difficult levels and improve their puzzle-solving skills with intelligent recommendations.

**Highlights:** Manual block puzzle solver, Screenshot puzzle solver, Intelligent recommendations, Step-by-step solving, Block, rotate, and place blocks

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access! | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for solving puzzles
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💯 Effective in improving high scores
- 🎉 Saved users from losing
- 🤖 Accurate solutions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Slow analysis time
- 💸 Paid version required for full functionality
- 🔍 Inability to recognize special blocks

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect solutions leading to losses
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Automatic screenshot upload feature
- Continuous solving mode
- Optimization for streak preservation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sand Bricks free?

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

### Is Block Puzzle Helper free?

Block Puzzle Helper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sand Bricks or Block Puzzle Helper?

Block Puzzle Helper is rated higher. Sand Bricks averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Block Puzzle Helper averages 4.8 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Sand Bricks or Block Puzzle Helper have ads?

Both Sand Bricks and Block Puzzle Helper show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sand Bricks or Block Puzzle Helper?

Sand Bricks ships an update fortnightly, and Block Puzzle Helper every 10 days. Most recently, Sand Bricks was updated on October 17, 2026 and Block Puzzle Helper on October 16, 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.*