# Loop Sort vs Sand Out!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Loop Sort at 49% against Sand Out!'s 21%. Loop Sort also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (23K vs 1.6K). Sand Out!'s advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop Sort sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Sand Out! 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop Sort has 23K ratings behind it against 1.6K, 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 21% of Sand Out!'s.

Loop Sort ships an update every 5 days, Sand Out! weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop Sort | Sand Out! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-sort/id6751101794/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-out/id6759778301/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | **48.9% of reviews** | 20.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | — |
| Size | 336 MB | 336 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) | [UNCOSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1377644184) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop Sort

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

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Free · Puzzle, #44 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #78 Top Free · Games, #95 Top Grossing · 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 Out!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-out/id6759778301)

Break sand blocks to release flowing grains onto a conveyor belt. Sort the sand into matching containers before the belt fills up. This puzzle game offers a relaxing yet engaging rhythm of timing and strategy.

**Highlights:** Tap-to-break gameplay, Flowing sand mechanics, Conveyor-based sorting, Limited capacity challenges, Color-based sorting, Handcrafted levels

**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 Out! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Loop Sort or Sand Out!?

Loop Sort is rated higher. Loop Sort averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Sand Out! averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Loop Sort or Sand Out! have ads?

Both Loop Sort and Sand Out! show ads.

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

Loop Sort ships an update every 5 days, and Sand Out! weekly. Most recently, Loop Sort was updated on September 29, 2026 and Sand Out! 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.*