# Pixel Away vs Sand Out!

The clearest difference is ads: Pixel Away at none against Sand Out!'s shown. Pixel Away also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Sand Out!'s advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Away sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Sand Out! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Away holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 628 and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Pixel Away's written reviews are positive against 21% of Sand Out!'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Away | Sand Out! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (628 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-away/id6756136527/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-out/id6759778301/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 628 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **25.8% of reviews** | 20.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 190 MB | 336 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Punaj Mikaye](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736246385) | [UNCOSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1377644184) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Away

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-away/id6756136527)

Tap to launch color carriers onto a conveyor belt. Carriers release balls to match pixel cubes, clearing the board. Manage carrier ammo and conveyor capacity for strategic progression.

**Highlights:** Tap to launch carriers, Match colored balls to pixel cubes, Manage carrier ammo count, Utilize conveyor belt capacity, Strategic timing and ordering, Progressive board clearing

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Limited Revive Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golden Pass | $11.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Pack 1 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Day 1 Offer Large Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $54.99 | one-time |


### Sand Out!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-out/id6759778301)

Break sand blocks to release flowing grains onto a conveyor belt. Sort the sand into matching containers before the belt fills up. This puzzle game offers a relaxing yet engaging rhythm of timing and strategy.

**Highlights:** Tap-to-break gameplay, Flowing sand mechanics, Conveyor-based sorting, Limited capacity challenges, Color-based sorting, Handcrafted levels

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1K Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5K Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| 10K Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25K Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Away free?

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

### Is Sand Out! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Away or Sand Out!?

Pixel Away is rated higher. Pixel Away averages 4.8 out of 5 from 628 ratings, while Sand Out! averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Pixel Away or Sand Out! have ads?

Sand Out! shows ads; Pixel Away does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Away or Sand Out!?

Pixel Away ships an update weekly, and Sand Out! weekly. Most recently, Pixel Away was updated on September 23, 2026 and Sand Out! on September 23, 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.*