Comparison

Sandy Box vs Gear Collect

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

Head to head
About

Sandy Box

Match the color of sand to the correct box to clear each level. This engaging game offers a satisfying challenge with its simple yet addictive gameplay. It's a colorful puzzle experience that will keep you hooked.

Highlights
  • Color sand matching
  • Satisfying puzzle gameplay
  • Level-based progression
  • Simple controls
  • Addictive mechanics
Features
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In this game, every grain counts! Your life’s mission is to gather every grain of sand like a hyperactive squirrel on a caffeine rush! Make sure to align the color of the sand with the right color box! Just remember: it’s not just a game; it’s a sandy obsession!

About

Gear Collect

Features
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Gear Collect is an exciting puzzle game where strategy and logic combine for hours of fun! Your mission? Unscrew colorful gears in the correct sequence, match them to their corresponding boxes, and clear each level. Be careful—space on the board is limited! Plan your moves to avoid blocking yourself and ensure every gear finds its matching box. Each level offers a new challenge with increasingly tricky puzzles to solve. Why You’ll Love Gear Collect: Strategic Gameplay: Test your logic by unscrewing gears in the perfect order. Color-Matching Fun: Collect gears in their corresponding boxes for a satisfying finish. Easy to Learn, Hard to Master: Simple mechanics that grow more challenging as you progress. Relaxing Yet Stimulating: Smooth animations, calming visuals, and brain-teasing levels. Endless Challenges: Hundreds of puzzles to keep you engaged and entertained. Perfect for puzzle fans of all ages, Gear Collect combines fun and strategy in a visually appealing and relaxing environment. Unscrew, collect, and master the challenge today! Download Gear Collect now and see how many levels you can conquer!

Screenshots

Sandy Box4 screens
Gear Collect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gear Collect at none against Sandy Box's 4. Gear Collect also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Sandy Box sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Gear Collect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sandy Box ships an update monthly, Gear Collect every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Sandy Box versus Gear Collect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSandy BoxGear Collect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan KovacBrew Games

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Sandy Box

One-time4
  • Handful of coins$0.99
  • Pile of coins$3.99
  • Bag of coins$17.99
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  • Chest of coins$29.99
None

Gear Collect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sandy Box free?
Sandy Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gear Collect free?
Gear Collect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sandy Box or Gear Collect have ads?
Both Sandy Box and Gear Collect show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sandy Box or Gear Collect?
Sandy Box ships an update monthly, and Gear Collect every 4 days. Most recently, Sandy Box was updated on November 4, 2026 and Gear Collect on October 30, 2026.

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