# Sand Jam! vs My Bad

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Jam! | My Bad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (837 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-jam/id6740991054/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-bad/id6744242078/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 837 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **25.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 447 MB | 307 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [FunCraft, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482426779) |

## What reviewers say

### Sand Jam!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-jam/id6740991054)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Refill Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Update to fix level 255 and other broken levels
- More content and levels


### My Bad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-bad/id6744242078)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Few Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| A Bag of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| A Jar of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| A Bucket of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on older devices
- Connectivity issues

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Offline play option
- More game modes


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