# Cut and Fill vs Sand Loop

The clearest difference is rating: Cut and Fill at 5.0 against Sand Loop's 4.4. Cut and Fill also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18). Sand Loop's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 1) and chart position (#49 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Loop sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Cut and Fill asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cut and Fill holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sand Loop has 20K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cut and Fill ships an update every 10 days, Sand Loop fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cut and Fill | Sand Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-and-fill/id6748808466/reviews)** | [4.4 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-loop/id6754363534/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 16.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#49** |
| Size | 120 MB | 324 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.5** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nebih Basaran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586973680) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Cut and Fill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-and-fill/id6748808466)

A unique puzzle game where you cut cubes with a saw and drop the pieces into holes to fill them. Navigate challenging obstacles like ice blocks and hidden holes to complete hundreds of levels.

**Highlights:** Cube cutting with saw, Fill holes to beat levels, Challenging obstacles, Hundreds of levels, Satisfying physics, Quick or long play sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sand Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-loop/id6754363534)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Grossing · Simulation, #85 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #113 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

Engage in a relaxing puzzle game where you guide buckets to collect colored sand. Watch as the sand flows with realistic physics to reveal beautiful artwork. Enjoy a calming escape with intuitive controls and hundreds of handcrafted levels.

**Highlights:** Sand collection puzzle gameplay, Realistic sand physics, Hundreds of handcrafted levels, Intuitive tap controls, Visually satisfying sand flow, Hidden artwork reveals

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Happy Hour | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sand Loop Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sand Loop Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sandy Essentials | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sandy Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Sand Loop Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Sandy Gift | $19.99 | one-time |
| Sandy Treasures | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cut and Fill free?

Cut and Fill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sand Loop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cut and Fill or Sand Loop?

Cut and Fill is rated higher. Cut and Fill averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sand Loop averages 4.4 from 20K ratings.

### Do Cut and Fill or Sand Loop have ads?

Both Cut and Fill and Sand Loop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cut and Fill or Sand Loop?

Cut and Fill ships an update every 10 days, and Sand Loop fortnightly. Most recently, Cut and Fill was updated on June 4, 2026 and Sand Loop on September 26, 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.*