Comparison

Sand Cubes Paint vs OctoDot

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

Head to head
About

Sand Cubes Paint

Features
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In Sand Cubes you need to unblock lots of cubes of sand in order to paint beautiful pictures of landmarks, nature or food! Only when you are able to strategically unblock all Sand Cubes, you will be able to finalize the picture and proceed to the next level. But watch out, there are many obstacles in this game, such as Ice Cubes that need to melt or mysteriously locked areas that you first need to unlock. Enjoy the hundreds of beautifully crafted levels.

About

OctoDot

Engage in a unique pixel puzzle game where you launch sparkling jewels to fill empty spaces and reveal beautiful pixel art. This relaxing yet strategic experience offers hundreds of handcrafted levels with smooth animations and satisfying visual flow.

Highlights
  • Unique jewel-shooting pixel puzzle mechanics
  • Hundreds of handcrafted levels
  • Smooth animations and satisfying visual flow
  • Relaxing yet strategic gameplay
  • Easy one-handed controls
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Discover a fresh twist on pixel puzzle games with OctoDot: Jewel Art Flow. Launch sparkling jewels to fill empty spaces and complete beautiful pixel-style artwork in a smooth and satisfying way. In OctoDot, your octopus character shoots colorful jewels that flow into matching spaces. As the board fills up, stunning art pieces come to life. The gameplay is simple to learn but offers deeper strategy as patterns grow more complex and require thoughtful placement. Whether you enjoy pixel puzzles, jewel games, or relaxing color-by-number experiences, OctoDot delivers a calm yet engaging challenge that keeps you coming back for more. Game Features -Unique jewel-shooting pixel puzzle mechanics -Easy one-handed controls -Hundreds of handcrafted levels -Smooth animations and satisfying visual flow -Relaxing yet strategic gameplay Take a break, focus your mind, and complete dazzling jewel art one dot at a time in OctoDot: Jewel Art Flow.

Screenshots

Sand Cubes Paint4 screens
OctoDot4 screens

Verdict

The call

Sand Cubes Paint and OctoDot are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Sand Cubes Paint sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and OctoDot sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sand Cubes Paint ships an update every 10 days, OctoDot every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Sand Cubes Paint versus OctoDot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSand Cubes PaintOctoDot
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.8 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—31 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size335 MB350 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrainamics GmbHACTIONFIT

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Sand Cubes Paint

One-time10
  • Welcome Pack$0.99
  • 1000 Coins$1.99
  • Revive Pack$4.99
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  • Ad Removal$6.99
  • 5000 Coins$7.99
  • Small Pack$9.99
  • No Ads Bundle$13.99
  • 10000 Coins$14.99
  • Large Pack$19.99
  • 50000 Coins$54.99
10 purchases

OctoDot

One-time10
  • 1,000 Gold$1.99
  • Starter Pack$3.99
  • Fail Offer 1$5.99
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  • 5,000 Gold$7.99
  • No Ads$7.99
  • Fail Offer 2$7.99
  • Fail Offer 3$9.99
  • No Ads Bundle$11.99
  • 10,000 Gold$14.99
  • 25,000 Gold$29.99

Questions

Is Sand Cubes Paint free?
Sand Cubes Paint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OctoDot free?
OctoDot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sand Cubes Paint or OctoDot have ads?
Both Sand Cubes Paint and OctoDot show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sand Cubes Paint or OctoDot?
Sand Cubes Paint ships an update every 10 days, and OctoDot every 9 days. Most recently, Sand Cubes Paint was updated on October 30, 2026 and OctoDot on October 30, 2026.

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