# Sand Blocks vs Loop Master

The clearest difference is rating: Loop Master at 4.9 against Sand Blocks's 4.6. Loop Master also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 16%). Sand Blocks's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and chart position (#22 vs #95). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Blocks sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Loop Master sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Loop Master holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 5.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Sand Blocks's written reviews are positive against 34% of Loop Master's.

Sand Blocks ships an update every 8 days, Loop Master fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Blocks | Loop Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-blocks-drop-puzzle/id6757140488/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-master-color-jam-sort/id6761603258/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.8K | **5.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 15.8% of reviews | **33.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | #95 |
| Size | 493 MB | 317 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [Orange One Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649476488) |

## What reviewers say

### Sand Blocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-blocks-drop-puzzle/id6757140488)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Free · Puzzle, #37 Top Free · Games, #41 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #100 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Engage in a calming puzzle game where you manipulate colorful sand to fill designated areas. Strategically pull sand to solve increasingly complex levels before time expires, enjoying a visually satisfying physics-based experience.

**Highlights:** Satisfying sand physics simulation, Strategic level clearing, Increasingly complex puzzles, Time-based challenges, Colorful block manipulation

**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 |


### Loop Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-master-color-jam-sort/id6761603258)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Free · Casual, #101 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage in a relaxing puzzle experience that combines color sorting with a unique conveyor belt mechanic. Strategically match and sort colorful cubes and cards into their corresponding crates without any time pressure. Enjoy a calm, satisfying gameplay loop that clears your mind.

**Highlights:** Conveyor belt sorting mechanic, No timers or pressure, Satisfying color matching and merging, Strategic planning and space management, Undo, Shuffle, and Extra tools, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Challenge Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| ROCKET SALE 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Lite Kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Supply Plus Kit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pro Kit | $7.99 | one-time |
| Value Coin Gamebox | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Challenge Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| ROCKET SALE | $9.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Saver Coin Deal | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Booster Kit | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Master Kit | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Puzzle Kit | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sand Blocks free?

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

### Is Loop Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sand Blocks or Loop Master?

Loop Master is rated higher. Sand Blocks averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Loop Master averages 4.9 from 5.4K ratings.

### Do Sand Blocks or Loop Master have ads?

Both Sand Blocks and Loop Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sand Blocks or Loop Master?

Sand Blocks ships an update every 8 days, and Loop Master fortnightly. Most recently, Sand Blocks was updated on September 24, 2026 and Loop Master on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sand Blocks or Loop Master?

Sand Blocks currently peaks at #22 in the App Store charts, and Loop Master at #95. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*