# Sand Loop vs WitchCatcher

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WitchCatcher at 100% against Sand Loop's 17%. WitchCatcher also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 18). Sand Loop's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 1) and chart position (#95 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Loop sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. WitchCatcher asks for nothing beyond the download.

WitchCatcher holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sand Loop has 22K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Sand Loop's written reviews are positive against 100% of WitchCatcher's.

Sand Loop ships an update fortnightly, WitchCatcher every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Loop | WitchCatcher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-loop-color-sort-puzzle/id6754363534/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witchcatcher/id6812877741/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 17.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#95** | — |
| Size | 383 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Streaming Rat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774539267) |

## What reviewers say

### Sand Loop

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

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #101 Top Grossing · Casual (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 |


### WitchCatcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witchcatcher/id6812877741)

This game challenges you to spot and count individuals wearing witch hats in Salem, Massachusetts. Compete on leaderboards and earn badges by checking into local stores and events. Your visit history is kept private.

**Highlights:** Spot and count witch hats, Daily, weekly, monthly leaderboards, Check into Salem stores and events, Earn visit badges, Private visit history, Account optional for leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sand Loop free?

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

### Is WitchCatcher free?

WitchCatcher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

WitchCatcher is rated higher. Sand Loop averages 4.5 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while WitchCatcher averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sand Loop or WitchCatcher have ads?

Sand Loop shows ads; WitchCatcher does not.

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

Sand Loop ships an update fortnightly, and WitchCatcher every 5 days. Most recently, Sand Loop was updated on October 27, 2026 and WitchCatcher on October 24, 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.*