# Sand Jam! vs Pixel Away

The clearest difference is ads: Pixel Away at none against Sand Jam!'s shown. Pixel Away also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Jam! sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Away sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Away holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 833 and 628 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Sand Jam!'s written reviews are positive against 26% of Pixel Away's.

Sand Jam! ships an update fortnightly, Pixel Away weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Jam! | Pixel Away |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (833 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-jam/id6740991054/reviews) | **[4.8 (628 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-away/id6756136527/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **833** | 628 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **25.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 447 MB | 190 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) | [Punaj Mikaye](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736246385) |

## 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 Away

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-away/id6756136527)

Tap to launch color carriers onto a conveyor belt. Carriers release balls to match pixel cubes, clearing the board. Manage carrier ammo and conveyor capacity for strategic progression.

**Highlights:** Tap to launch carriers, Match colored balls to pixel cubes, Manage carrier ammo count, Utilize conveyor belt capacity, Strategic timing and ordering, Progressive board clearing

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Limited Revive Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golden Pass | $11.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Pack 1 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Day 1 Offer Large Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $54.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sand Jam! free?

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

### Is Pixel Away free?

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

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

Pixel Away is rated higher. Sand Jam! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 833 ratings, while Pixel Away averages 4.8 from 628 ratings.

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

Sand Jam! shows ads; Pixel Away does not.

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

Sand Jam! ships an update fortnightly, and Pixel Away weekly. Most recently, Sand Jam! was updated on September 18, 2026 and Pixel Away on September 23, 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.*