Comparison

Pixel Flow! vs Sand Loop

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Flow!

Tap to launch pigs onto a conveyor belt, raining balls of their color onto matching pixel cubes. Manage pig ammo and conveyor capacity to clear the board piece by piece. Enjoy quick, satisfying sessions perfect for short breaks.

Highlights
  • One-tap control
  • Color matching
  • Conveyor capacity management
  • Pig waiting slots
  • Satisfying pixel cleanup
Features
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Conveyor’s ready, pigs are on standby. Tap to send a pig onto the conveyor so it rains balls onto pixel cubes of its own color. The number above its head is its ammo: that’s how many hits it makes. Run out and it leaves the stage; if not, it slips into one of the 5 waiting slots and, when you tap again, it jumps back on the conveyor to fire another round. The conveyor has a capacity—push past the limit and you’ll need to wait. Send them in the right order, manage the flow, and hit the cubes to clear the board piece by piece. Simple mechanic, sticky loop: tap → flow → repeat. Highlights One-tap control: Quick sessions, easy one-handed play. Color matching: Pigs only hit their own color—no target-picking hassle. Conveyor capacity: Timing and queue management add a bite-size strategy layer. 5 waiting slots: Stack, sort, and launch at the perfect moment. Short but “one more round” feel: Perfect for micro-breaks. Satisfying pixel cleanup: Every hit leaves the board feeling crisp. For anyone who loves fast action-puzzles, timing, and flow management. The pigs are ready. The cubes… not so much.

About

Sand Loop

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
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Discover Sand Loop, a uniquely relaxing puzzle experience where you collect the sand from the beautiful sand art which is very satisfying to watch and play. Guide moving buckets along a conveyor belt, collect sand by color, and watch as each level comes to life in a smooth cascade of motion. Every grain falls with realistic physics, creating a mesmerizing and satisfying visual journey. Whether you’re looking to unwind after a long day or enjoy a simple yet engaging puzzle, Sand Loop delivers a calming escape with every tap. How to Play: - Tap to release and guide buckets along the conveyor - Collect the right color sand in the right place - Fill each section to gradually reveal the hidden artwork - Adapt to new obstacles and level layouts as you progress - Complete the picture and enjoy the satisfying finish Easy to learn, but increasingly engaging as new challenges appear! Why You’ll Love Sand Loop: Feel the perfect balance between relaxation and puzzle-solving. Each level is designed to provide a steady sense of progress, where simple actions lead to beautiful results. With smooth animations and soothing effects, the experience is both calming and rewarding. Game Features: - Unique sand-flow puzzle gameplay with intuitive tap controls - Visually satisfying sand physics and fluid motion - Hundreds of handcrafted levels with increasing challenge - Creative level designs with new mechanics and obstacles - Stunning artworks revealed piece by piece - Relaxing sound effects and calming visual style - Smooth performance for a seamless experience - Play anytime, anywhere at your own pace Take a moment for yourself. Let the sand flow, complete each design, and enjoy a truly relaxing puzzle experience. Download Sand Loop now and start your journey.

Screenshots

Pixel Flow!4 screens
Sand Loop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixel Flow! at 40% against Sand Loop's 17%. Pixel Flow! also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Pixel Flow! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sand Loop sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixel Flow! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Flow! has 160K ratings behind it against 20K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Pixel Flow!'s written reviews are positive against 17% of Sand Loop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Flow! ships an update every 3 days, Sand Loop fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Pixel Flow! versus Sand Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Flow!Sand Loop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (160K ratings) — better4.4 (20K ratings)
Positive reviews39.9% of reviews — better16.8% of reviews
Number of ratings160K — better20K
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#11 — better#41
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size461 MB324 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperLoom Games Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim SirketiVoodoo

Customer experience

Pixel Flow!

All ratings159,579 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral4.9%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews4,251 reviews
Positive39.9%
Neutral15.5%
Negative44.5%

Sand Loop

All ratings19,981 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews1,256 reviews
Positive16.8%
Neutral17.4%
Negative65.8%

Bugs and requests

Pixel Flow!

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Levels start repeating around level 50
  • Unclear game mechanics description

Requested features

2 requests
  • More levels and new content
  • Increased level variety

Sand Loop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Pixel Flow!

One-time10
  • 1K Gold$1.99
  • Fail Offer 1$5.99
  • No Ads$7.99
Show 7 more
  • 5K Gold$7.99
  • Small Bundle$9.99
  • Golden Pass 1$9.99
  • 10K Gold$14.99
  • Medium Bundle$19.99
  • 25K Gold$29.99
  • Ultra Bundle$34.99
16 purchases

Sand Loop

One-time16
  • Coin Pack 1$1.99
  • Happy Hour$3.99
  • Special Offer$4.99
Show 13 more
  • Sand Loop Offer$5.99
  • Coin Pack 2$7.99
  • No Ads$7.99
  • Sand Loop Offer$9.99
  • Sandy Essentials$9.99
  • Sandy Pass$9.99
  • No Ads Bundle2 variants$12.99
  • Sand Loop Offer$14.99
  • Coin Pack 3$14.99
  • Sandy Gift$19.99
  • Sandy Treasures$29.99
  • Coin Pack 5$54.99
  • Coin Pack 6$99.99

Questions

Is Pixel Flow! free?
Pixel Flow! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sand Loop free?
Sand Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Flow! or Sand Loop?
Pixel Flow! is rated higher. Pixel Flow! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 160K ratings, while Sand Loop averages 4.4 from 20K ratings.
Do Pixel Flow! or Sand Loop have ads?
Both Pixel Flow! and Sand Loop show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Flow! or Sand Loop?
Pixel Flow! ships an update every 3 days, and Sand Loop fortnightly. Most recently, Pixel Flow! was updated on September 25, 2026 and Sand Loop on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Pixel Flow! or Sand Loop?
Pixel Flow! currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and Sand Loop at #41. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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