Comparison

Gecko Out vs Sand Crush

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

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About

Gecko Out

Guide colorful geckos of varying lengths to their matching holes in this strategic puzzle adventure. Race against the clock, master intricate paths with intuitive drag controls, and overcome increasingly challenging levels.

Highlights
  • Drag and move geckos
  • Color-coded matching
  • Time-based challenges
  • Diverse and challenging levels
  • Intuitive drag controls
  • Strategic puzzle gameplay
Features
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Embark on a colorful puzzle adventure in Gecko Out! Control Geckos of different colors and lengths, and guide them to their holes before time runs out. With intuitive drag and move mechanic, each level offers a unique challenge to test your strategic thinking. Features: - Unique Gameplay: Drag and move geckos from their ends to navigate intricate paths. - Color-Coded Fun: Match each gecko with its corresponding hole to complete the level. - Race Against Time: Beat the clock to win, or face the thrill of a near-miss! - Diverse Levels: Explore a variety of puzzles, each more challenging than the last. - Easy to Play, Hard to Master: Simple controls make it accessible, while complex strategies keep you engaged. Whether you're a casual gamer or a puzzle enthusiast, Gecko Out offers a captivating experience that's fun, challenging, and endlessly rewarding. Can you master the art of Gecko Out and escape every level? Download now and prove your puzzle-solving skills in Gecko Out!

About

Sand Crush

Experience a unique puzzle game where blocks are made of sand. Drag and drop shapes, watch them flow and crumble under gravity, and clear lines to score. Survive as long as possible in this physics-driven challenge.

Highlights
  • Physics-based sand gameplay
  • Blocks crumble and flow
  • Clear horizontal lines
  • Strategic yet dynamic puzzles
  • Relaxing and challenging gameplay
  • Minimalist visuals with smooth animations
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Welcome to Sand Crush – a satisfying and physics-based puzzle game like no other! Every block is made of sand — soft, unstable, and driven by physics. Unlike traditional blocks, these won’t stay put. That’s right: once placed, the sand crumbles, flows, and settles naturally under the force of gravity, so you'll need to think ahead and plan every move with care. How to Play: Drag and drop block shapes onto the board Watch them dissolve into flowing particles and shift according to realistic sand physics Clear horizontal lines of same-colored sand to earn points The game ends when the sand reaches the top of the screen — survive as long as you can! Key Features: Physics-Based Sand Gameplay: Every piece reacts like real sand, falling, crumbling, and flowing Strategic Yet Dynamic: Predict how sand will move using physics and gravity Relaxing & Challenging: Easy to learn, but filled with depth and emergent interactions Endless Puzzle Mode: No pressure, just pure physics-driven puzzle satisfaction Minimalist Visuals: Smooth animations highlight the beauty of flowing sand Can you master the art of physics-based puzzles and outscore everyone else? Download Sand Crush now and enjoy the most mesmerizing sand physics game ever made!

Screenshots

Gecko Out4 screens
Sand Crush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sand Crush at none against Gecko Out's 10. Sand Crush also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Gecko Out's advantage is review sentiment (38% vs 16%) and ratings volume (58K vs 3K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Gecko Out sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Sand Crush asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Gecko Out against 4.6 for Sand Crush. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gecko Out has 58K ratings behind it against 3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Gecko Out's written reviews are positive against 16% of Sand Crush's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gecko Out ships an update every 4 days, Sand Crush weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Gecko Out versus Sand Crush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGecko OutSand Crush
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (58K ratings) — better4.6 (3K ratings)
Positive reviews38.2% of reviews — better16.2% of reviews
Number of ratings58K — better3K
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#82 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size469 MB258 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperRollic GamesWonderful Studio

Customer experience

Gecko Out

All ratings58,386 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews1,539 reviews
Positive38.2%
Neutral18.6%
Negative43.1%

Sand Crush

All ratings3,017 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews382 reviews
Positive16.2%
Neutral8.6%
Negative75.1%

User reviews

Gecko Out

From 58K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Challenging and engaging gameplay
  • 🕹️ Fun and addictive game mechanics

Room to improve

  • 💰 Difficult to progress without paying
  • 🕰️ Levels too difficult and time-consuming
  • 🐛 Buggy and unresponsive controls
  • 🔄 Frustrating level design and lack of progress

Sand Crush

From 3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game with consistent challenge
  • 💡 More games requested

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Excessive ads during gameplay
  • 🚫 Ads not skippable
  • 🚫 Ads longer than 30 seconds
  • 🚫 Game locked behind ads
  • 🚫 Game not as advertised

Bugs and requests

Gecko Out

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Geckos moving in the wrong direction
  • Levels impossible to complete within time limit

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to skip difficult levels
  • Improved level balancing and difficulty curve
  • Restore previous game design and features

Sand Crush

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game crashes frequently
  • Incompatible with some devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Make ads optional
  • Improve gameplay experience

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Gecko Out

One-time10
  • Coin Pack 1$1.99
  • geckoout_fail_offer$4.99
  • No Ads$7.99
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  • Coin Pack 2$7.99
  • Boost Bundle$9.99
  • Gecko Pass$9.99
  • No Ads Bundle$11.99
  • Coin Pack 3$14.99
  • Mega Bundle$19.99
  • Ultra Bundle$29.99
None

Sand Crush

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gecko Out free?
Gecko Out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sand Crush free?
Sand Crush is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gecko Out or Sand Crush?
Gecko Out is rated higher. Gecko Out averages 4.6 out of 5 from 58K ratings, while Sand Crush averages 4.6 from 3K ratings.
Do Gecko Out or Sand Crush have ads?
Both Gecko Out and Sand Crush show ads.
Which is updated more often, Gecko Out or Sand Crush?
Gecko Out ships an update every 4 days, and Sand Crush weekly. Most recently, Gecko Out was updated on November 9, 2026 and Sand Crush on November 8, 2026.

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