Comparison

Pixel Runner vs Sand Block Crush

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Runner

Embark on an interstellar journey to return home from a distant moon. Run, jump, and collect resources to construct your rocket and uncover the mysteries of your destination. Experience evolving gameplay with new challenges and a global ranking system.

Highlights
  • Story-driven pixel art animation
  • Five distinct worlds with changing scenery
  • Evolving astronaut suit with upgradeable abilities
  • Daily missions and challenges
  • Global player rankings
  • One-handed controls
Features
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Stranded on an unknown moon, an astronaut has only one goal: getting home. Run, jump and collect shards to build your rocket… and find out what awaits you there. A STORY WITHOUT WORDS On first launch, a short pixel art animation tells the story of the crash. The rest unlocks as you play, all the way to building your own colony. 5 WORLDS TO CROSS Moon, abandoned colony, neon city, scorching dunes, forest under the northern lights: every 1000 meters the scenery and obstacles change, and the run speeds up. AN ASTRONAUT THAT EVOLVES Double and triple jump, glider, dive, magnet, head-start boosts: every module you buy at the workshop shows on your suit. NEW CHALLENGES EVERY DAY Three rotating missions, a daily chest and the Daily Run: the same course for everyone, a new one every day. GLOBAL RANKING Compare your best run with other pilots and aim for the podium. ONE-HANDED Tap to jump, hold to go higher. Easy to pick up, hard to master. NO FORCED ADS No ad ever plays without your say: only when you choose to revive or open a bonus chest. Paid suits are purely cosmetic. Plays offline. Available in English, French and Chinese.

About

Sand Block Crush

Features
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Stack, collapse, and complete in this satisfying sand puzzle! Connect the walls with sand of the same color and watch it disappear! SAND BLOCK CRUSH is an addictive one-handed arcade puzzle game filled with colorful sand blocks. ■ HOW TO PLAY Move blocks left and right, then drop them exactly where you want. You can also switch to drag-and-drop controls and place blocks directly. When sand of the same color forms an unbroken path from the left wall to the right wall, all connected sand of that color is cleared at once. Clear as much sand as possible before it crosses the deadline! ■ KEY FEATURES ● Collect 9 Shapes and Complete a Gold Star Unlock new shapes as you play. Collect all nine stages to complete a shining Gold Star. Even after completing one, you can keep collecting Gold Stars and challenging your best score. ● Adventure Mode — A New Challenge Every Week Climb through a series of stages filled with unique challenges. Each stage features a different mission, such as collecting colors, building combos, or using large blocks. Boss stages require you to complete two missions at the same time. The adventure map changes every week. Reach the final stage to earn Rubies as your reward! ● Special Sand Blocks Unlock stars, crowns, spades, hearts, rings, butterflies, and more. Once unlocked, blocks in those shapes will appear during gameplay. Each shape awards a different number of points, so deciding when and where to place it is the key to mastering the game. ● Consecutive Clear Combos Clear sand repeatedly without breaking the chain. The longer your combo continues, the higher your score will climb! ● Helpful Items Use Bombs to clear blocked spaces, or use Shuffle to replace all your current blocks and create a new strategy. ● Player Rankings Compete with other players in two ranking categories: the weekly high-score ranking and the all-time Gold Star ranking. ● 14 Mini-Games Merge Watermelon, 2048, Block Puzzle, Water Sort, Shanghai Classic, Triple Puzzle, Shanghai Plus, Klondike, FreeCell, Spider, Sudoku, Minesweeper, Math Puzzle, Reversi ● Supports 16 Languages Enjoy the game comfortably wherever you are in the world. ● Play Offline Start playing anytime, anywhere—even without an internet or Wi-Fi connection. Simple controls, deep strategy, and thrilling combos. Play SAND BLOCK CRUSH now and complete your own Gold Star! Help : cs@mobirix.com Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/mobirixplayen YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/user/mobirix1 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/mobirix_official/ TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@mobirix_official

Screenshots

Pixel Runner4 screens
Sand Block Crush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixel Runner at none against Sand Block Crush's 7. Sand Block Crush's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Sand Block Crush sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Pixel Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Runner ships an update every 6 months, Sand Block Crush every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Pixel Runner versus Sand Block Crush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel RunnerSand Block Crush
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB203 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCyrille VarinMOBIRIX

In-app purchases

None

Pixel Runner

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Sand Block Crush

One-time7
  • Buy 300 Rubies$2.99
  • Buy 500 Rubies$4.99
  • Buy 1000 Rubies$9.99
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  • Remove Ads$9.99
  • Buy 3300 Rubies$29.99
  • Buy 6000 Rubies$49.99
  • Buy 13000 Rubies$99.99

Questions

Is Pixel Runner free?
Pixel Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sand Block Crush free?
Sand Block Crush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pixel Runner or Sand Block Crush have ads?
Both Pixel Runner and Sand Block Crush show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Runner or Sand Block Crush?
Pixel Runner ships an update every 6 months, and Sand Block Crush every 3 days. Most recently, Pixel Runner was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sand Block Crush on October 26, 2026.

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