# Loop Sort vs Sand Blocks

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Loop Sort at 49% against Sand Blocks's 16%. Loop Sort also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days). Sand Blocks's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop Sort sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Sand Blocks sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Loop Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop Sort has 21K ratings behind it against 3.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Loop Sort's written reviews are positive against 16% of Sand Blocks's.

Loop Sort ships an update every 3 days, Sand Blocks every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop Sort | Sand Blocks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-sort/id6751101794/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-blocks-drop-puzzle/id6757140488/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 3.8K |
| Positive reviews | **48.8% of reviews** | 15.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | #42 | **#22** |
| Size | 334 MB | 493 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-sort/id6751101794)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #67 Top Free · Puzzle, #101 Top Grossing · Games, #157 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Engage in an addictive truck puzzle game where you tap to release cubes onto a conveyor. Match and sort them to clear lines and overcome challenging obstacles. Progress through levels with unique mechanics that test your sorting skills.

**Highlights:** Tap to release cubes, Automatic sorting on conveyor, Match and clear lines, Overcome tricky obstacles, Progress through levels

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Rush | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Paris Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Big Bundle | $26.99 | one-time |


### Sand Blocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-blocks-drop-puzzle/id6757140488)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Free · Puzzle, #37 Top Free · Games, #41 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #100 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Engage in a calming puzzle game where you manipulate colorful sand to fill designated areas. Strategically pull sand to solve increasingly complex levels before time expires, enjoying a visually satisfying physics-based experience.

**Highlights:** Satisfying sand physics simulation, Strategic level clearing, Increasingly complex puzzles, Time-based challenges, Colorful block manipulation

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1K Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5K Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| 10K Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25K Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop Sort free?

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

### Is Sand Blocks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Loop Sort or Sand Blocks?

Loop Sort is rated higher. Loop Sort averages 4.8 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Sand Blocks averages 4.6 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do Loop Sort or Sand Blocks have ads?

Both Loop Sort and Sand Blocks show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loop Sort or Sand Blocks?

Loop Sort ships an update every 3 days, and Sand Blocks every 8 days. Most recently, Loop Sort was updated on September 25, 2026 and Sand Blocks on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Loop Sort or Sand Blocks?

Loop Sort currently peaks at #42 in the App Store charts, and Sand Blocks at #22. 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.*