Comparison

Caravan SandWitch vs SORTWAVE

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

Head to head
About

Caravan SandWitch

Embark on a peaceful open-world adventure to find your missing sister. Explore a unique Sci-Fi Provence-like world, interact with diverse communities, and upgrade your van. No combat or timers, just exploration and mystery.

Highlights
  • Open-world exploration
  • Van exploration and upgrades
  • Interactive communities
  • Mystery narrative
  • No combat or timers
  • Inclusive character representation
Features
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*Start your journey for free, then unlock the full Caravan SandWitch adventure with a one-time in-app purchase.* In Caravan SandWitch, embark on a journey across a Sci-Fi Provence-like world, driven by a mystery through your missing sister that unfolds with each step you take. Interact with the communities on Cigalo, help them with their tasks and meet new people along the way. Take your time to explore the world, whether in your van or on foot. Life is simple: no combat, no death, no timer, just you, your van, and the world. - Explore a Provence-like World Equipped with your van and an array of essential tools, you set out on a quest to find your missing sister. Upgrade your van throughout your adventure and explorations to open up new passages and ruins. From navigating treacherous terrain to uncovering ancient ruins, every step of your journey brings you closer to unraveling the truth behind your sister's disappearance. - A hopeful Post-Apocalypse From a green planet to a desertic one due to human activities and sur-exploitation; discover on Cigalo the impact of humans and its population through your road trip. Meet the Reinetos, an old aboriginal species, the Robots left behind after the planet exploitation, the humans who stayed after everyone left for another planet, and the mysterious SandWitch. All of them live peacefully in Cigalo and help each other in this unwelcome environment. - Meet a diverse cast of characters As you interact with the diverse characters you meet along the way, you'll come to understand that your community is your home. Help everyone and contribute your piece to the edifice, enabling everyone to live in harmony in an environment hostile to all civilizations due to over-exploitation. - A Game developed for All Plane Toast made huge importance to create a game in which everyone can feel included, representing their vision of a world where communities help each other to overcome the environmental consequences of our world. Caravan SandWitch is written with an inclusive script, that represents a real community with its people and representation. Accessibility options are available.

About

SORTWAVE

Features
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SORTWAVE is a fast arcade puzzle game about reading patterns, making quick decisions and keeping the signal alive. Swipe each block into the matching lane. Correct sorts build your combo and score. Mistakes cost time, while bombs, frozen blocks and shifting rules push every run towards overload. CAMPAIGN Learn the system through handcrafted levels, then face faster belts, new hazards and tougher score targets. DAILY CHALLENGE Play a shared challenge that changes each day and chase a better result. ENDLESS PANIC Keep sorting as the pressure rises. Survive for as long as you can and push your high score. BUILT FOR QUICK PLAY • Simple swipe controls • Portrait play designed for iPhone and iPad • Original synthwave soundtrack • Local scores, stars and progress • No adverts • No account required Levels 1-5 are free. A one-time £2.99 in-app purchase grants access to the remaining campaign levels, Daily Challenge, Endless Panic and future level updates. There are no subscriptions.

Screenshots

Caravan SandWitch4 screens
SORTWAVE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Caravan SandWitch at every 2 days against SORTWAVE's fortnightly. SORTWAVE's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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. Caravan SandWitch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SORTWAVE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Caravan SandWitch ships an update every 2 days, SORTWAVE fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Caravan SandWitch versus SORTWAVE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaravan SandWitchSORTWAVE
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (153 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings153 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size860 MB41 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperPlug In DigitalCeeKay Apps LTD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Caravan SandWitch

One-time1
  • Full Game Caravan SandWitch$7.99
1 purchases

SORTWAVE

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$2.99

Questions

Is Caravan SandWitch free?
Caravan SandWitch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SORTWAVE free?
SORTWAVE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Caravan SandWitch or SORTWAVE have ads?
Neither Caravan SandWitch nor SORTWAVE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Caravan SandWitch or SORTWAVE?
Caravan SandWitch ships an update every 2 days, and SORTWAVE fortnightly. Most recently, Caravan SandWitch was updated on November 8, 2026 and SORTWAVE on October 31, 2026.

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