# Sand Loop vs Sandy Jam

The clearest difference is rating: Sandy Jam at 4.7 against Sand Loop's 4.4. Sandy Jam also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 17%) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Sand Loop's advantage is chart position (#49 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Loop sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Sandy Jam sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sandy Jam holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20K and 8.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Sand Loop's written reviews are positive against 37% of Sandy Jam's.

Sand Loop ships an update fortnightly, Sandy Jam weekly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Loop | Sandy Jam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-loop/id6754363534/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandy-jam-sand-puzzle/id6758364263/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 8.6K |
| Positive reviews | 16.9% of reviews | **37.2% 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 | **#49** | — |
| Size | 324 MB | 335 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) | [HORUS ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856077633) |

## What reviewers say

### Sand Loop

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

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Grossing · Simulation, #87 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #125 Top Free · Simulation (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 |


### Sandy Jam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandy-jam-sand-puzzle/id6758364263)

A calming puzzle game where you tap to guide flowing sand. Match colors to reveal vibrant artworks and enjoy a relaxing experience with realistic physics and evolving challenges.

**Highlights:** Tap-based sand collection, Conveyor belt timing gameplay, Color matching for artwork reveal, Realistic physics simulation, Increasing difficulty, Calming atmosphere

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Heart Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Helper Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Gold | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Gold | $11.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Great Pack | $18.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pack | $38.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sand Loop free?

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

### Is Sandy Jam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sand Loop or Sandy Jam?

Sandy Jam is rated higher. Sand Loop averages 4.4 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Sandy Jam averages 4.7 from 8.6K ratings.

### Do Sand Loop or Sandy Jam have ads?

Both Sand Loop and Sandy Jam show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sand Loop or Sandy Jam?

Sand Loop ships an update fortnightly, and Sandy Jam weekly. Most recently, Sand Loop was updated on September 26, 2026 and Sandy Jam on September 26, 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.*