# Sand Jam! vs Pixel Bloom

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sand Jam! at 833 against Pixel Bloom's 262. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Jam! sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Bloom 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 Pixel Bloom. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 833 and 262 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of Sand Jam!'s written reviews are positive against 14% of Pixel Bloom's.

Sand Jam! ships an update fortnightly, Pixel Bloom every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Jam! | Pixel Bloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (833 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-jam/id6740991054/reviews) | **[4.7 (262 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-bloom-nonogram-puzzle/id6748389909/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **833** | 262 |
| Positive reviews | **20.0% of reviews** | 13.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 447 MB | 348 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## 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


### Pixel Bloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-bloom-nonogram-puzzle/id6748389909)

Engage in a relaxing logic puzzle experience where solving nonograms unlocks 3D decor for your dream home. Progress through rooms, furnishing them with unique items as you complete each puzzle.

**Highlights:** Solve pixel puzzles, Unlock 3D decor, Style your rooms, Progress room by room, Relax your mind

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Endless Energy | $2.99 | one-time |
| Energy | $4.99 | one-time |
| Endless Energy | $6.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Energy 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Energy | $19.99 | one-time |
| Energy | $49.99 | one-time |
| Energy | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Combination of pixel drawings and house decoration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Forced video watching to access content
- 🐛 Expensive items with no pricing information
- 🐛 Progression issues with levels and house design
- 🔒 Too many ads
- 🐛 Repetitive and easy levels

**Reported bugs**

- Design bubbles disappearing
- Locked design options

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels
- Additional house and building design options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sand Jam! free?

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

### Is Pixel Bloom free?

Pixel Bloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sand Jam! or Pixel Bloom?

Pixel Bloom is rated higher. Sand Jam! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 833 ratings, while Pixel Bloom averages 4.7 from 262 ratings.

### Do Sand Jam! or Pixel Bloom have ads?

Both Sand Jam! and Pixel Bloom show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sand Jam! or Pixel Bloom?

Sand Jam! ships an update fortnightly, and Pixel Bloom every 8 days. Most recently, Sand Jam! was updated on October 14, 2026 and Pixel Bloom on October 14, 2026.

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