Tougher vs Magic Sand Sort
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tougher
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TOUGHER is a clean, 5×5 card puzzle designed to challenge your mind every single day. Each puzzle looks simple—but once you try to solve it, you’ll understand why it’s called TOUGHER. Your goal is clear: Find all valid patterns (Poker hands) hidden in the 5×5 grid, arrange them correctly, and reach the maximum score. No luck. No randomness. Just pure logic. Whether you solve the daily challenge or try unlimited custom puzzles, TOUGHER delivers a smart, satisfying experience for players who enjoy real difficulty—not casual taps. Features: • A fresh daily puzzle every day • Clean, minimal, distraction-free design • Challenging 5×5 grid logic • Earn points by finding valid patterns • Get a hint - Reveal a line if you get stuck • Unlock full solutions • Share puzzles with friends • Designed for thinkers, not luck players If you’re looking for a puzzle that feels fair but brutally challenging, TOUGHER is for you.
Magic Sand Sort
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Colored sand falls from pixel art. Catch it in the right cauldron. Sort every color. Watch beautiful pixel art pictures dissolve into streams of colored sand. Cauldrons slide along a conveyor below—match each one to the right color and fill it before the sand runs out. Simple to start. Mesmerizing to watch. Surprisingly tricky to perfect. Why It's So Addictive • Sand flows with smooth, satisfying physics • Hidden color layers reveal as the picture dissolves • Levels get faster, tighter, and more colorful • The perfect sort is always possible—you just have to find it What You Get • Hundreds of levels with unique pixel art designs • Magical cauldrons, sparkling effects, and enchanting visuals • Helpful tools: undo, extra cauldrons, reveal layers Your Calm, Magical Puzzle Escape No timer. No pressure. Just flowing sand, magical cauldrons, and the perfect color sort. Whether it's a quick zen break or a long relaxing session—every solved level feels like casting a spell. Download now and let the magic sort.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Magic Sand Sort at daily against Tougher's every 3 weeks. Magic Sand Sort also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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. Tougher sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Magic Sand Sort sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Tougher ships an update every 3 weeks, Magic Sand Sort daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tougher | Magic Sand Sort |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 278 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Vironic | Tripledot Studios |
In-app purchases
Tougher
- Hint One-Line Reveal$0.29
- Full Solution 5x5$0.99
Magic Sand Sort
- Small Pack of Coins$1.99
- Medium Pack of Coins$7.99
- Small Bundle$9.99
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- Large Pack of Coins$14.99
- Medium Bundle$19.99
- Ultra Bundle$29.99
- Super Large Pack of Coins$54.99
- Mega Pack of Coins$99.99
Questions
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