# Sand Jam! vs Cube Color Escape

Sand Jam! and Cube Color Escape both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 20% of Sand Jam!'s written reviews are positive against 9% of Cube Color Escape's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Jam! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cube Color Escape sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Sand Jam! against 4.7 for Cube Color Escape. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 837 and 964 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of Sand Jam!'s written reviews are positive against 9% of Cube Color Escape's.

Sand Jam! ships an update fortnightly, Cube Color Escape every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Jam! | Cube Color Escape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (837 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-jam/id6740991054/reviews) | **[4.7 (964 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-color-escape/id6746399411/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 837 | **964** |
| Positive reviews | **20.0% of reviews** | 8.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 447 MB | 300 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [IEC GLOBAL PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466935753) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| Coin Pack 5 | $49.99 | 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


### Cube Color Escape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-color-escape/id6746399411)

Guide color cubes into matching holes by tapping and dropping them. This logic puzzle game requires strategy and timing to avoid blocking paths and fill all slots. Enjoy a brain-teasing yet relaxing experience with colorful challenges.

**Highlights:** Color cube matching puzzles, Strategic tap and drop mechanics, Brain-teasing logic challenges, One-finger controls, Satisfying escape gameplay, Colorful and vibrant design

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Motivation | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gold 02 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Life and Gold Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Royal Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Support Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| Gold 03 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🚀 Easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 💰 Impossible to progress without spending money
- 🐛 Major glitches and cheating issues
- 🔇 No sound in the game

**Reported bugs**

- Game over when there is still space on the board
- Lives deducted for no reason

**Requested features**

- Add sound and haptic feedback
- Improve progression system to be less pay-to-win


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sand Jam! free?

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

### Is Cube Color Escape free?

Cube Color Escape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sand Jam! or Cube Color Escape?

Cube Color Escape is rated higher. Sand Jam! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 837 ratings, while Cube Color Escape averages 4.7 from 964 ratings.

### Do Sand Jam! or Cube Color Escape have ads?

Both Sand Jam! and Cube Color Escape show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sand Jam! or Cube Color Escape?

Sand Jam! ships an update fortnightly, and Cube Color Escape every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sand Jam! was updated on November 4, 2026 and Cube Color Escape on October 30, 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.*