Comparison

Sand Sort vs Pearl Stack

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

Head to head
About

Sand Sort

Drag and drop flowing sand into designated areas to complete vibrant pixel art puzzles. Race against the clock to strategically fill each section and reveal a stunning image. Experience a blend of calming gameplay and exciting challenges with dynamic physics.

Highlights
  • Pour and sort flowing sand
  • Complete colorful pixel art images
  • Solve clever puzzles
  • Race against the clock
  • Dynamic sand physics
  • Stunning visuals
Features
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Pour, sort, and bring pixel art to life! Drag and drop flowing sand into the right regions to complete colorful, satisfying images. Every grain counts as you solve clever puzzles and watch the picture reveal itself. Think fast - the clock is ticking! Race against time to fill each section of the picture! With dynamic sand physics, strategic layouts, and stunning visuals, it’s the perfect blend of calm and challenge.

About

Pearl Stack

Engage in a strategic stacking puzzle game set in a vibrant underwater world. Rotate and drop shimmering pearls to create combos, clear lines, and earn high scores. Progress through challenging levels and unlock new visual themes.

Highlights
  • Strategic stacking gameplay
  • Underwater theme with beautiful graphics
  • Multiple game modes (classic, timed, mission)
  • Global leaderboards
  • Daily rewards
  • Offline play
Features
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Welcome to Pearl Stack, the ultimate stacking puzzle challenge on mobile! Dive into a vibrant underwater world where your goal is to stack shimmering pearls with clever strategy and quick thinking. The rules are simple, but mastering the game takes true skill! How to Play: • Rotate and drop dazzling pearls to create powerful combos. • Aim for perfect placement to clear lines and earn huge points. • Progress through increasingly difficult levels with unique board layouts. • Plan your moves ahead—each placed pearl can change the entire board! • Complete missions and unlock new visual themes as you advance. Features: • Simple yet deeply strategic stacking gameplay—easy to learn, hard to master! • Beautiful graphics: Dive into stunning underwater scenes with glowing pearls and smooth animations. • Variety of modes: Classic endless, timed challenges, and mission-based levels. • Global leaderboards: Compete with players around the world for the top score. • Daily rewards: Log in each day for special bonuses and pearl packs. • Offline play: Enjoy Pearl Stack anytime, anywhere—even without an internet connection. • Kid-friendly and suitable for all ages—relaxing but challenging for both casual and competitive players. Whether you have two minutes or two hours, Pearl Stack delivers quick fun and rewarding challenges every time you play. Sharpen your mind, perfect your stacking technique, and become a Pearl Master! Download now for FREE and see how high you can stack up! Note: Pearl Stack is free to play, with optional purchases available for additional features. We value your feedback—please leave a review or contact our support team if you have any suggestions! Stack smart, think fast, and let the pearl adventure begin!

Screenshots

Sand Sort4 screens
Pearl Stack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sand Sort at 5.0 against Pearl Stack's 4.6. Sand Sort also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 50%). Pearl Stack's advantage is ratings volume (46 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sand Sort holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pearl Stack has 46 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Sand Sort's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pearl Stack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sand Sort ships an update every 9 days, Pearl Stack every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sand Sort versus Pearl Stack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSand SortPearl Stack
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.6 (46 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings346 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB670 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrainamics GmbHEla Game

Customer experience

Sand Sort

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Pearl Stack

All ratings46 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sand Sort

No in-app purchases

None

Pearl Stack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sand Sort free?
Sand Sort is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pearl Stack free?
Pearl Stack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sand Sort or Pearl Stack?
Sand Sort is rated higher. Sand Sort averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Pearl Stack averages 4.6 from 46 ratings.
Do Sand Sort or Pearl Stack have ads?
Both Sand Sort and Pearl Stack show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sand Sort or Pearl Stack?
Sand Sort ships an update every 9 days, and Pearl Stack every 5 days. Most recently, Sand Sort was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pearl Stack on September 30, 2026.

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