# Stranded vs SandyStrands

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SandyStrands at 100% against Stranded's 43%. SandyStrands also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). Stranded's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stranded sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SandyStrands asks for nothing beyond the download.

SandyStrands holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stranded has 24 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Stranded's written reviews are positive against 100% of SandyStrands's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stranded | SandyStrands |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stranded-find-search-connect/id6688991582/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandystrands/id6748924954/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.4** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zachary Mor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697566327) | [Peter Herz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828013058) |

## What reviewers say

### Stranded

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stranded-find-search-connect/id6688991582)

A word puzzle game where you connect adjacent or diagonal letters on a grid to find themed words. Discover a hidden key word that links opposite sides of the board and earn hints by finding extra words.

**Highlights:** Themed word finding, Key word connection mechanic, Adjacent and diagonal letter connections, Hint system, Unlimited challenges, Mystery element

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### SandyStrands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandystrands/id6748924954)

Connect letters to find words and solve puzzles. This game emphasizes family connections and offers a relaxing word-finding experience.

**Highlights:** Word finding puzzles, Letter connection gameplay, Family-themed experience, Relaxing gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stranded free?

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

### Is SandyStrands free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stranded or SandyStrands?

SandyStrands is rated higher. Stranded averages 4.0 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while SandyStrands averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Stranded or SandyStrands have ads?

Neither Stranded nor SandyStrands shows ads.

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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.*