# Pixel Flow! vs Sand Loop

Pixel Flow! and Sand Loop both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 41% of Pixel Flow!'s written reviews are positive against 17% of Sand Loop's. Pixel Flow! also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (171K vs 22K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

Pixel Flow! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Flow! has 171K ratings behind it against 22K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Pixel Flow!'s written reviews are positive against 17% of Sand Loop's.

Pixel Flow! ships an update every 4 days, Sand Loop fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Flow! | Sand Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (171K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-flow/id6751056652/reviews)** | [4.5 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-loop-color-sort-puzzle/id6754363534/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **171K** | 22K |
| Positive reviews | **40.6% of reviews** | 17.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | #93 |
| Size | 495 MB | 383 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Loom Games Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833998834) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Flow!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-flow/id6751056652)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #25 Top Grossing · Games, #47 Top Free · Puzzle, #78 Top Grossing, #86 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1K Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| 5K Gold | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golden Pass 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10K Gold | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25K Gold | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good graphics and satisfying gameplay
- 🚀 Fun and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Repetitive puzzles and levels
- 🔍 Fewer than 100 levels

**Reported bugs**

- Levels start repeating around level 50
- Unclear game mechanics description

**Requested features**

- More levels and new content
- Increased level variety


### Sand Loop

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

**Currently charting:** #93 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #97 Top Grossing · Casual (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 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 171K ratings, while Sand Loop averages 4.5 from 22K 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 4 days, and Sand Loop fortnightly. Most recently, Pixel Flow! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sand Loop on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pixel Flow! or Sand Loop?

Pixel Flow! currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and Sand Loop at #93. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*