# Sand Sorting Challenge vs Box Away

The clearest difference is rating: Box Away at 4.7 against Sand Sorting Challenge's 2.1. Box Away also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 12%) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 172). Sand Sorting Challenge's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Sorting Challenge sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Box Away sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Box Away holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Box Away has 4.2K ratings behind it against 172, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Sand Sorting Challenge's written reviews are positive against 33% of Box Away's.

Sand Sorting Challenge ships an update every 3 weeks, Box Away monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Sorting Challenge | Box Away |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-sorting-challenge/id6752254727/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-away/id6752283671/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 172 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | **32.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 254 MB | 328 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brave HK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833825255) | [UNICO GAMES BILISIM LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688429920) |

## What reviewers say

### Sand Sorting Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-sorting-challenge/id6752254727)

A relaxing color sorting puzzle game where you tap and pour vibrant sand into bottles. Test your focus and strategy to fill each bottle with the correct color and unlock new designs. Enjoy therapeutic sounds and hundreds of levels.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D sand pouring, Practical sorting tools and power-ups, Unlockable bottle sets, Relaxing music and sounds, Hundreds of levels, Easy-to-learn gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Package | $1.19 | one-time |
| Small Coin | $2.39 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Apprentice | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin | $9.95 | one-time |
| Magician Package | $11.95 | one-time |
| Large Coin | $19.95 | one-time |
| Scorerer Package | $23.95 | one-time |
| Huge Coin | $39.95 | one-time |
| Mage Package | $59.99 | one-time |


### Box Away

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-away/id6752283671)

Engage in a satisfying 3D puzzle experience where you sort, collect, and organize objects into their correct boxes. Master increasingly complex challenges, enjoy smooth drag-and-drop controls, and discover the joy of bringing order to chaos.

**Highlights:** 3D object sorting and collecting, Drag and drop controls, Chain reaction combos, Hundreds of evolving levels, 3D visuals and soundscapes, Boosters and power-ups

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins Sale | $1.99 | one-time |
| Match Favor | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $2.49 | one-time |
| Gold Reserve | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| Badge Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Essential Bundle Sale | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack Sale | $5.99 | one-time |
| Essential Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Explorer Bundle Sale | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sand Sorting Challenge free?

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

### Is Box Away free?

Box Away is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sand Sorting Challenge or Box Away?

Box Away is rated higher. Sand Sorting Challenge averages 2.1 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while Box Away averages 4.7 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Sand Sorting Challenge or Box Away have ads?

Box Away shows ads; Sand Sorting Challenge does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sand Sorting Challenge or Box Away?

Sand Sorting Challenge ships an update every 3 weeks, and Box Away monthly. Most recently, Sand Sorting Challenge was updated on September 26, 2026 and Box Away on September 25, 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.*