Sandy Box vs Gear Collect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Color sand matching
- Satisfying puzzle gameplay
- Level-based progression
- Simple controls
- Addictive mechanics
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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!
Gear Collect
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Sandy Box sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Gear Collect asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Sandy Box | Gear Collect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 179 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jan Kovac | Brew Games |
In-app purchases
Sandy Box
- Handful of coins$0.99
- Pile of coins$3.99
- Bag of coins$17.99
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- Chest of coins$29.99
Gear Collect
No in-app purchases









