# Knit Out vs Sand Loop

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Knit Out at 46% against Sand Loop's 17%. Knit Out also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knit Out sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Sand Loop sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Knit Out holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37K and 22K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Knit Out's written reviews are positive against 17% of Sand Loop's.

Knit Out ships an update weekly, Sand Loop fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knit Out | Sand Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knit-out/id6740406762/reviews)** | [4.5 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-loop-color-sort-puzzle/id6754363534/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 22K |
| Positive reviews | **46.4% of reviews** | 17.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#94** | #97 |
| Size | 621 MB | 393 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Knit Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knit-out/id6740406762)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Grossing · Simulation, #133 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #192 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

Engage in a colorful puzzle game where you untangle ropes by strategically matching them to their correct bobbins. Solve hundreds of intricate levels with no timers, offering a relaxing and mentally stimulating experience.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of intricate puzzles, Match ropes to bobbins, Vibrant color palette, Relaxing, no-timer gameplay, Satisfying animations and sound

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Home Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| End Game Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| End Game Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| End Game Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Thread Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 💡 Interesting knitting/untangling mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Ads after every level
- ⏱️ Throttling of lives/energy
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Glitches with in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to distinguish spools due to lack of colorblind mode
- In-app purchases not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Colorblind mode
- More lenient energy/life system


### Sand Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-loop-color-sort-puzzle/id6754363534)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #107 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

Engage in a relaxing puzzle game where you guide buckets to collect colored sand. Watch as the sand flows with realistic physics to reveal beautiful artwork. Enjoy a calming escape with intuitive controls and hundreds of handcrafted levels.

**Highlights:** Sand collection puzzle gameplay, Realistic sand physics, Hundreds of handcrafted levels, Intuitive tap controls, Visually satisfying sand flow, Hidden artwork reveals

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Happy Hour | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sand Loop Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sand Loop Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sandy Essentials | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sandy Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Sand Loop Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Sandy Gift | $19.99 | one-time |
| Sandy Treasures | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Knit Out free?

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

### Is Sand Loop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Knit Out or Sand Loop?

Knit Out is rated higher. Knit Out averages 4.7 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while Sand Loop averages 4.5 from 22K ratings.

### Do Knit Out or Sand Loop have ads?

Both Knit Out and Sand Loop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Knit Out or Sand Loop?

Knit Out ships an update weekly, and Sand Loop fortnightly. Most recently, Knit Out was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sand Loop on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Knit Out or Sand Loop?

Knit Out currently peaks at #94 in the App Store charts, and Sand Loop at #97. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*