# Sandy Craze! vs SkyDrift

The clearest difference is rating: SkyDrift at 4.8 against Sandy Craze!'s 4.0. SkyDrift also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (30 vs 2). Sandy Craze!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SkyDrift sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Sandy Craze! asks for nothing beyond the download.

SkyDrift holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyDrift has 30 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sandy Craze! | SkyDrift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandy-craze/id6752841308/reviews) | **[4.8 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skydrift-explore-the-world/id6773893073/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 163 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [云敏 沈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780252543) | [Freeze Tag, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284829994) |

## What reviewers say

### Sandy Craze!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandy-craze/id6752841308)

Engage in a satisfying casual puzzle game where you clear and crush sand blocks. Master color sorting challenges with pleasing visuals and ASMR sound effects. Enjoy hundreds of levels designed for relaxation and mental stimulation.

**Highlights:** Easy sand sorting and crushing, Hundreds of challenging puzzles, Cute sand models and smooth animations, Soothing ASMR sound effects, Simple one-tap gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SkyDrift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skydrift-explore-the-world/id6773893073)

Pilot a hot air balloon across the globe using real-world wind patterns. Explore destinations, collect artifacts, and track your journeys. This game offers a peaceful, background experience with no pressure or competition.

**Highlights:** Drift across live, real-world wind patterns, Launch from anywhere to anywhere on Earth, Build a hangar of unique balloons, Track flights in a detailed logbook, Collect achievements and find artifacts, Quiet, background gameplay experience, Optional social sharing with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lapis Mariner | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Emerald Voyager | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1,500 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Phoenix Ascendant | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4,000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Aurora Mythos | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Celestial Index | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 75,000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sandy Craze! free?

Sandy Craze! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SkyDrift free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sandy Craze! or SkyDrift?

SkyDrift is rated higher. Sandy Craze! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SkyDrift averages 4.8 from 30 ratings.

### Do Sandy Craze! or SkyDrift have ads?

Sandy Craze! shows ads; SkyDrift does not.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*