# Sand Jam! vs Sort Factory!

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sort Factory! at weekly against Sand Jam!'s fortnightly. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Jam! sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Sort Factory! 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 Sort Factory!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 837 and 854 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of Sand Jam!'s written reviews are positive against 14% of Sort Factory!'s.

Sand Jam! ships an update fortnightly, Sort Factory! weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Jam! | Sort Factory! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (837 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-jam/id6740991054/reviews) | **[4.7 (854 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-factory/id6751274035/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 837 | **854** |
| Positive reviews | **20.0% of reviews** | 13.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 447 MB | 282 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## 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


### Sort Factory!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-factory/id6751274035)

Engage in a satisfying sorting puzzle game where you must correctly arrange items on a factory conveyor system. Solve increasingly complex levels by thinking ahead and mastering the flow of objects. This casual yet strategic game is perfect for those who enjoy logic and order.

**Highlights:** Satisfying sorting puzzle gameplay, Dozens of handcrafted puzzle levels, Gradually increasing difficulty, Factory-themed mechanics, Casual design with strategic depth, Logic and order-based challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sand Jam! free?

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

### Is Sort Factory! free?

Sort Factory! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sand Jam! or Sort Factory!?

Sort Factory! is rated higher. Sand Jam! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 837 ratings, while Sort Factory! averages 4.7 from 854 ratings.

### Do Sand Jam! or Sort Factory! have ads?

Both Sand Jam! and Sort Factory! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sand Jam! or Sort Factory!?

Sand Jam! ships an update fortnightly, and Sort Factory! weekly. Most recently, Sand Jam! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sort Factory! 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.*