# Gecko Out vs Sand Crush

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.

Both are free to download. Gecko Out sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Sand Crush asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gecko Out | Sand Crush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gecko-out/id6740766025/reviews)** | [4.6 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-crush/id6748728877/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **58K** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | **38.2% of reviews** | 16.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#83** | — |
| Size | 469 MB | 258 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [Wonderful Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820623343) |

## What reviewers say

### Gecko Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gecko-out/id6740766025)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #84 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| geckoout_fail_offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Boost Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gecko Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Geckos moving in the wrong direction
- Levels impossible to complete within time limit

**Requested features**

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


### Sand Crush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-crush/id6748728877)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- Incompatible with some devices

**Requested features**

- Make ads optional
- Improve gameplay experience


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*