Sand Loop vs MakoBits
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sand Loop
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.
- Sand collection puzzle gameplay
- Realistic sand physics
- Hundreds of handcrafted levels
- Intuitive tap controls
- Visually satisfying sand flow
- Hidden artwork reveals
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Discover Sand Loop, a uniquely relaxing puzzle experience where you collect the sand from the beautiful sand art which is very satisfying to watch and play. Guide moving buckets along a conveyor belt, collect sand by color, and watch as each level comes to life in a smooth cascade of motion. Every grain falls with realistic physics, creating a mesmerizing and satisfying visual journey. Whether you’re looking to unwind after a long day or enjoy a simple yet engaging puzzle, Sand Loop delivers a calming escape with every tap. How to Play: - Tap to release and guide buckets along the conveyor - Collect the right color sand in the right place - Fill each section to gradually reveal the hidden artwork - Adapt to new obstacles and level layouts as you progress - Complete the picture and enjoy the satisfying finish Easy to learn, but increasingly engaging as new challenges appear! Why You’ll Love Sand Loop: Feel the perfect balance between relaxation and puzzle-solving. Each level is designed to provide a steady sense of progress, where simple actions lead to beautiful results. With smooth animations and soothing effects, the experience is both calming and rewarding. Game Features: - Unique sand-flow puzzle gameplay with intuitive tap controls - Visually satisfying sand physics and fluid motion - Hundreds of handcrafted levels with increasing challenge - Creative level designs with new mechanics and obstacles - Stunning artworks revealed piece by piece - Relaxing sound effects and calming visual style - Smooth performance for a seamless experience - Play anytime, anywhere at your own pace Take a moment for yourself. Let the sand flow, complete each design, and enjoy a truly relaxing puzzle experience. Download Sand Loop now and start your journey.
MakoBits
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MakoBits is a cozy merge puzzle universe filled with 60 collectible companions. Drag Makos from the tray onto the board, merge matching neighbors, build combos, and complete route goals. Every Mako has a distinct power that can open cells, refresh pieces, restore moves, improve rewards, or change your next decision. Unlock Makos through the main merge game, then visit them in their own rooms. Choose a scene, place up to three items, care for your active Mako, grow its level and bond, and exchange short Bit signals. Every unlocked Mako brings its own room scene and themed item set. Bits are earned through play and spent on care, items, boosters, and Mako messages. Sync is permanent mastery earned through merging; it unlocks room items and scenes and powers Game Center leaderboards. Optional StoreKit packs offer more Bits and boosters without ads or random paid packs. Features: - Tactical drag-to-place merge board - 60 animated Makos to discover - Personal rooms, scenes, and draggable items - Energy, joy, food, cleanliness, level, and bond - Mako abilities, route goals, orders, and boosters - Original room music and individual Mako sounds - English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Russian
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MakoBits at none against Sand Loop's shown. Sand Loop's advantage is chart position (#91 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Sand Loop sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and MakoBits sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sand Loop ships an update fortnightly, MakoBits every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sand Loop | MakoBits |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (21K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #91 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 343 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Voodoo | Code Austral LLC |
In-app purchases
Sand Loop
- Coin Pack 1$1.99
- Happy Hour$3.99
- Special Offer$4.99
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- Sand Loop Offer$5.99
- Coin Pack 2$7.99
- No Ads$7.99
- Sand Loop Offer$9.99
- Sandy Essentials$9.99
- Sandy Pass$9.99
- No Ads Bundle2 variants$12.99
- Sand Loop Offer$14.99
- Coin Pack 3$14.99
- Sandy Gift$19.99
- Sandy Treasures$29.99
- Coin Pack 5$54.99
- Coin Pack 6$99.99
MakoBits
- Small Bit Pack$0.99
- 3 Relocates$0.99
- Medium Bit Pack$1.99
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- Booster Bundle$1.99
- Large Bit Pack$3.99
- Pro Booster Pack$3.99
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