Comparison

Sand Jam! vs My Bad

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

Head to head
About

Sand Jam!

Command stickmen to fill tiles with pixels and reveal a pixel art masterpiece. Strategically place your stickmen to stash areas and complete increasingly complex levels. Unlock stunning designs as you progress.

Highlights
  • Command stickmen to fire projectiles
  • Fill tiles with required pixels
  • Reveal pixel art masterpieces
  • Strategically place stickmen
  • Unlock pixel art designs
  • Progress through complex levels
Features
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Command stickmen to fire pixel projectiles and bring your canvas to life! Fill tiles with the required pixels to reveal the next part of the masterpiece. Strategically place stickmen to stash area and complete each level. Every tile has its unique color palette and pixel requirements. Unlock stunning pixel art designs as you progress through increasingly complex levels. Easy to start, endlessly creative, and perfect for puzzle and pixel art enthusiasts!

About

My Bad

Engage in fast-paced, head-to-head board game duels. Outplay opponents with strategic moves, bumps, and slides. Compete online, climb leagues, and unlock rewards in this classic game with a competitive twist.

Highlights
  • 1v1 Online PvP Battles
  • Leagues & Leaderboards
  • WinStreak Bonuses
  • Journey Mode
  • Achievements
  • Custom Pawns & Skins
Features
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My Bad - Family Board Game PvP Showdown! Get ready for My Bad – the fast-paced, head-to-head board game! Outplay your opponent in strategic 1v1 duels packed with bumps, slides, and "Oops, my bad!" moments! Classic Board Game Feel – Competitive PvP Fun! Bump, race, and slide your way to victory. Think fast, move smart, and send your rival back to start! FEATURES: 1v1 Online PvP Battles – Challenge real players worldwide! Leagues & Leaderboards – Rise through the ranks and claim your crown! WinStreak Bonuses – Keep winning to score big rewards! Journey Mode – Unlock fun stages & unique challenges! Achievements – Play more, earn more! Epic Animations – Watch your moves come to life in smooth, colorful style! Custom Pawns & Skins – Unlock cool looks and show off your style! Perfect for families, friends, and anyone craving a competitive twist on classic board game fun. Whether you're in it for glory, laughs, or just love saying "My Bad!" – this game brings it all! Download now & let the board battle begin!

Screenshots

Sand Jam!4 screens
My Bad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: My Bad at 4.9 against Sand Jam!'s 4.6. My Bad also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 837). On price, review sentiment, 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. Sand Jam! sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and My Bad sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

My Bad holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 837 and 2.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Sand Jam!'s written reviews are positive against 25% of My Bad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sand Jam! ships an update fortnightly, My Bad every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sand Jam! versus My Bad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSand Jam!My Bad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (837 ratings)4.9 (2.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews25.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8372.5K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size447 MB307 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVoodooFunCraft, Inc

Customer experience

Sand Jam!

All ratings833 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative65.0%

My Bad

All ratings2,539 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive25.4%
Neutral13.4%
Negative61.2%

User reviews

Sand Jam!

From 837 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent little time killer
  • 🚀 Fun and relaxing game

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Broken at level 255
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🐛 Levels become pointless after a certain point

My Bad

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐️ Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Easy to pick up and play
  • 🎨 Great graphics and visuals

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 📺 Too many intrusive ads
  • 🛑 Ads blocking progress

Bugs and requests

Sand Jam!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Level 255 is broken, not enough blocks to complete the level
  • Levels become unwinnable due to missing blocks
  • Incorrect block colors appearing in levels

Requested features

2 requests
  • Update to fix level 255 and other broken levels
  • More content and levels

My Bad

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game crashes on older devices
  • Connectivity issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Offline play option
  • More game modes

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Sand Jam!

One-time13
  • Coin Pack 1$1.99
  • Refill Pack$4.99
  • No Ads$7.99
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  • Coin Pack 2$7.99
  • Starter Pack$9.99
  • No Ads Bundle$14.99
  • Coin Pack 3$14.99
  • Small Bundle$19.99
  • Coin Pack 4$29.99
  • Medium Bundle$29.99
  • Large Bundle$39.99
  • Coin Pack 5$49.99
  • Coin Pack 6$99.99
10 purchases

My Bad

One-time10
  • Special Bundle$0.99
  • A Few Gems$1.99
  • Special Bundle$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Starter Bundle$1.99
  • A Pile of Gems$4.99
  • Special Bundle$9.99
  • A Bag of Gems$9.99
  • Special Bundle$12.99
  • A Jar of Gems$19.99
  • A Bucket of Gems$49.99

Questions

Is Sand Jam! free?
Sand Jam! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Bad free?
My Bad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sand Jam! or My Bad?
My Bad is rated higher. Sand Jam! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 837 ratings, while My Bad averages 4.9 from 2.5K ratings.
Do Sand Jam! or My Bad have ads?
Both Sand Jam! and My Bad show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sand Jam! or My Bad?
Sand Jam! ships an update fortnightly, and My Bad every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sand Jam! was updated on October 24, 2026 and My Bad on October 24, 2026.

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