# Sand Loop vs Hotpot Loop

The clearest difference is chart position: Sand Loop at #42 against Hotpot Loop's #135. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Loop sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Hotpot Loop sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Sand Loop against 4.4 for Hotpot Loop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20K and 9.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of Sand Loop's written reviews are positive against 9% of Hotpot Loop's.

Sand Loop ships an update fortnightly, Hotpot Loop weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Loop | Hotpot Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-loop/id6754363534/reviews) | [4.4 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotpot-loop-food-sort/id6757521372/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 9.5K |
| Positive reviews | **16.8% of reviews** | 9.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#42** | #135 |
| Size | 324 MB | 449 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Zego Global Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637372610) |

## What reviewers say

### Sand Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-loop/id6754363534)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Grossing · Simulation, #80 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #91 Top Free · Simulation, #206 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage in a relaxing puzzle game where you guide buckets to collect colored sand. Watch as the sand flows with realistic physics to reveal beautiful artwork. Enjoy a calming escape with intuitive controls and hundreds of handcrafted levels.

**Highlights:** Sand collection puzzle gameplay, Realistic sand physics, Hundreds of handcrafted levels, Intuitive tap controls, Visually satisfying sand flow, Hidden artwork reveals

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Happy Hour | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sand Loop Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sand Loop Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sandy Essentials | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sandy Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Sand Loop Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Sandy Gift | $19.99 | one-time |
| Sandy Treasures | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Hotpot Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotpot-loop-food-sort/id6757521372)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Free · Puzzle, #141 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #142 Top Free · Casual, #161 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

Engage in a fast-paced cooking puzzle game where you sort, flip, and match ingredients to serve a hungry hot pot. Master timing and precision to avoid kitchen chaos and achieve hot pot glory.

**Highlights:** Sort, flip, and match food items, Serve ingredients to a hot pot, Manage conveyor belt capacity, Fast-paced puzzle challenges, Realistic food visuals, Multitasking skill tests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lives pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Booster Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Keep Up Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Nice Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hotpot Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Package 2 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Great Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Epic Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sand Loop free?

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

### Is Hotpot Loop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sand Loop or Hotpot Loop?

Sand Loop and Hotpot Loop are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 20K and 9.5K ratings respectively.

### Do Sand Loop or Hotpot Loop have ads?

Both Sand Loop and Hotpot Loop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sand Loop or Hotpot Loop?

Sand Loop ships an update fortnightly, and Hotpot Loop weekly. Most recently, Sand Loop was updated on September 24, 2026 and Hotpot Loop on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sand Loop or Hotpot Loop?

Sand Loop currently peaks at #42 in the App Store charts, and Hotpot Loop at #135. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*