Comparison

HatchFestival vs Sand Sort

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HatchFestival

Features
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An action game where chickens lay eggs, warm them, and hatch chicks! Aim for a high score by filling the screen with adorable chicks! This game was developed without any game sound in order to fill your little free time with super simple games in everyday life. I would be happy if you could feel free to play while watching your favorite videos, listening to music, or talking without disturbing such important time.

About

Sand Sort

Drag and drop flowing sand into designated areas to complete vibrant pixel art puzzles. Race against the clock to strategically fill each section and reveal a stunning image. Experience a blend of calming gameplay and exciting challenges with dynamic physics.

Highlights
  • Pour and sort flowing sand
  • Complete colorful pixel art images
  • Solve clever puzzles
  • Race against the clock
  • Dynamic sand physics
  • Stunning visuals
Features
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Pour, sort, and bring pixel art to life! Drag and drop flowing sand into the right regions to complete colorful, satisfying images. Every grain counts as you solve clever puzzles and watch the picture reveal itself. Think fast - the clock is ticking! Race against time to fill each section of the picture! With dynamic sand physics, strategic layouts, and stunning visuals, it’s the perfect blend of calm and challenge.

Screenshots

HatchFestival4 screens
Sand Sort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sand Sort at every 9 days against HatchFestival's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HatchFestival ships an update every 5 months, Sand Sort every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HatchFestival versus Sand Sort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHatchFestivalSand Sort
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB185 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKenichiro OkamotoBrainamics GmbH

In-app purchases

None

HatchFestival

No in-app purchases

None

Sand Sort

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HatchFestival free?
HatchFestival is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sand Sort free?
Sand Sort is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HatchFestival or Sand Sort have ads?
Both HatchFestival and Sand Sort show ads.
Which is updated more often, HatchFestival or Sand Sort?
HatchFestival ships an update every 5 months, and Sand Sort every 9 days. Most recently, HatchFestival was updated on October 25, 2026 and Sand Sort on October 24, 2026.

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