# Circle Sort vs Sand Out!

The clearest difference is rating: Sand Out! at 4.5 against Circle Sort's 3.9. Sand Out! also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 8) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Circle Sort's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 21%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Circle Sort sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Sand Out! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sand Out! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sand Out! has 1.6K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Circle Sort's written reviews are positive against 21% of Sand Out!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Circle Sort ships an update monthly, Sand Out! weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Circle Sort | Sand Out! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle-sort-ring-puzzle/id6743114220/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-out/id6759778301/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 21.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 256 MB | 336 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Game5mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281867139) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Circle Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle-sort-ring-puzzle/id6743114220)

A physics-based puzzle game where players match ring colors to clear the board. Strategically drop circles to complete objectives, but avoid hitting the line to prevent a game over.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, Color matching mechanics, Strategic circle placement, Level-based objectives, Risk/reward gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


### Sand Out!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-out/id6759778301)

Break sand blocks to release flowing grains onto a conveyor belt. Sort the sand into matching containers before the belt fills up. This puzzle game offers a relaxing yet engaging rhythm of timing and strategy.

**Highlights:** Tap-to-break gameplay, Flowing sand mechanics, Conveyor-based sorting, Limited capacity challenges, Color-based sorting, Handcrafted levels

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1K Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5K Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| 10K Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25K Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Circle Sort free?

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

### Is Sand Out! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Circle Sort or Sand Out!?

Sand Out! is rated higher. Circle Sort averages 3.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Sand Out! averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Circle Sort or Sand Out! have ads?

Both Circle Sort and Sand Out! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Circle Sort or Sand Out!?

Circle Sort ships an update monthly, and Sand Out! weekly. Most recently, Circle Sort was updated on October 11, 2026 and Sand Out! on October 17, 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.*