# GridFill vs Sand Hole

GridFill and Sand Hole both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of GridFill's written reviews are positive against 30% of Sand Hole's. Sand Hole's advantage is ratings volume (918 vs 10) and chart position (#159 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GridFill sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sand Hole sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GridFill holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sand Hole has 918 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of GridFill's written reviews are positive against 30% of Sand Hole's.

GridFill ships an update every 4 days, Sand Hole every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GridFill | Sand Hole |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridfill-endless-puzzle/id6745104855/reviews)** | [4.8 (918 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-hole-block-sort-jam/id6795585457/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **918** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#159** |
| Size | 16 MB | 354 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Clayton Dunwell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810765838) | [Tripledot Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191319103) |

## What reviewers say

### GridFill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridfill-endless-puzzle/id6745104855)

Engage in an endlessly replayable puzzle game by fitting and rotating pieces to fill a grid. Enjoy a relaxing experience with optional timers and a clean, calming design. Unlock customization options with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Infinite puzzles, Clean, calming design, Drag and rotate controls, Share solves and challenge friends, Optional timers, One-time unlock for customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $0.99 | one-time |


### Sand Hole

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-hole-block-sort-jam/id6795585457)

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage in a satisfying color-matching puzzle where sand physics add a unique twist. Drag colored blocks to absorb sand of the same hue, clearing the board one level at a time. Strategize your moves to solve increasingly complex arrangements.

**Highlights:** Realistic sand physics simulation, Intuitive one-finger drag controls, Strategically challenging block arrangements, Timed levels with a relaxed start, Helpful boosters: Hammer, Magnet, Time Freeze

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Permanent NoAds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack of Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Big Bundle | $22.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack of Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Generous Pack of Coins | $54.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GridFill free?

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

### Is Sand Hole free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GridFill or Sand Hole?

GridFill is rated higher. GridFill averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Sand Hole averages 4.8 from 918 ratings.

### Do GridFill or Sand Hole have ads?

Both GridFill and Sand Hole show ads.

### Which is updated more often, GridFill or Sand Hole?

GridFill ships an update every 4 days, and Sand Hole every 6 days. Most recently, GridFill was updated on October 15, 2026 and Sand Hole on October 31, 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.*