# Simple Marble Run vs Sandspiel

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sandspiel at 90% against Simple Marble Run's 17%. Sandspiel also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Simple Marble Run's advantage is ratings volume (269 vs 19). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Sandspiel holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Marble Run has 269 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Simple Marble Run's written reviews are positive against 90% of Sandspiel's.

Simple Marble Run ships an update every 6 weeks, Sandspiel daily. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Marble Run | Sandspiel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (269 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-marble-run/id6751544330/reviews) | **[4.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandspiel/id6757886943/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **269** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 193 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [monois Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/498398223) | [Max Bittker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869456762) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Marble Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-marble-run/id6751544330)

Experience a calming marble game with customizable courses. Manipulate the flow with stoppers, pins, and throwing mechanics. Watch marbles collect and depart in a delightful cycle, offering a unique ASMR-like experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable marble courses, Interactive marble manipulation (stoppers, pins), Marble throwing mechanic, Truck collection and departure cycle, Adjustable camera viewpoints, Soothing ASMR-like experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sandspiel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandspiel/id6757886943)

Experiment with a physics sandbox where you can place various elements like sand, water, and fire to observe complex chain reactions. This creative toy encourages exploration and discovery through simulated interactions, offering a calming and reflective play experience.

**Highlights:** Falling sand physics simulation, Place diverse interactive elements, Observe complex chain reactions, Creative sandbox for experimentation, Calm reflection and healing gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Marble Run free?

Simple Marble Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sandspiel free?

Sandspiel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Marble Run or Sandspiel?

Sandspiel is rated higher. Simple Marble Run averages 4.4 out of 5 from 269 ratings, while Sandspiel averages 4.8 from 19 ratings.

### Do Simple Marble Run or Sandspiel have ads?

Simple Marble Run shows ads; Sandspiel does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Marble Run or Sandspiel?

Simple Marble Run ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sandspiel daily. Most recently, Simple Marble Run was updated on November 12, 2026 and Sandspiel on November 5, 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.*