Comparison

Water Simulator vs Sand & Sky

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Water Simulator

Experience realistic fluid physics with particle simulation. Tap to create streams, tilt your device to control gravity, and explore various fluid types. Offers a relaxing and immersive visual experience.

Highlights
  • Realistic fluid physics simulation
  • Touch interaction for particle spawning
  • Gyroscope control for gravity direction
  • Multiple fluid presets (water, honey, oil, mercury, lava)
  • Haptic feedback for particle interaction
  • Real-time FPS display
Features
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Turn your screen into a little fluid playground. Tap to create water particles and watch them gather, flow, splash, and bounce through a touch-responsive physics simulation. POUR, WATCH, EXPERIMENT Start with the basic water simulation and 50 particles. Touch the screen to add a stream, watch how particles interact, and clear the scene when you want to begin again. Haptic feedback and an FPS readout add another layer to the experience. CHANGE THE WAY LIQUID MOVES An optional Pro subscription unlocks gyroscope gravity controls, additional fluid presets, and physics customization. Try water, honey, oil, mercury, or lava-inspired settings, then adjust available color, viscosity, surface tension, bounce, and particle-size controls. • Tilt your device to change gravity with Pro • Compare the feel of thick and thin simulated liquids • Try different particle colors and sizes • Change the physics and observe the result • Use the sandbox at your own pace, without scores or deadlines FREE AND PRO Basic water and the 50-particle tier are free to try. Pro removes the free-tier particle cap and unlocks the listed customization features; practical performance still depends on your device and simulation settings. Plans and local pricing appear before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled through your Apple account settings. A sensory toy for curious hands and a quiet pause. The named presets are simulated particle behaviors, not actual liquids or a laboratory measurement tool. No claim is made to diagnose or treat ADHD, anxiety, or any other condition. Privacy: https://apple.caserlegal.com/privacy.html Terms: https://apple.caserlegal.com/terms.html Support: https://apple.caserlegal.com/support.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Sand & Sky

Experiment with physics and materials in a creative sandbox. Drop, mix, and ignite various elements to discover surprising interactions and build unique creations. Enjoy a zen-like experience with realistic simulations and a variety of tools.

Highlights
  • Realistic fluid simulation
  • Gravity manipulation
  • Wind tool
  • Adjustable brush and speed
  • Undo and clear functions
  • Material interaction guide
Features
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Sand & Sky is an endlessly satisfying particle physics sandbox — drop materials, watch them interact, and discover what happens when science meets creativity. Pour water and watch it fill every corner. Drop lava onto ice and forge obsidian. Ignite gunpowder and set off chain explosions. Build walls, draw mazes, and experiment unique materials that each behave according to their own rules. REACTIONS & COMBINATIONS Every material interacts with others in surprising ways. Water meets lava and creates stone. Lightning strikes sand and fuses it into glass. Acid dissolves almost everything. Discover all the reactions in the built-in Reactions guide. FEATURES · Realistic fluid simulation — liquids fill containers and accumulate naturally · Flip gravity in any direction — up, down, left, or right · Wind tool to push particles across the screen · Adjustable brush size and simulation speed · Undo button and sandbox clear · Unique sounds for every material Whether you're building elaborate contraptions, running experiments, or simply watching particles fall — Sand & Sky is the perfect zen sandbox to lose yourself in.

Screenshots

Water Simulator3 screens
Sand & Sky2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sand & Sky at 100% against Water Simulator's 0%. Sand & Sky also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Water Simulator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Water Simulator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per 7 days. Sand & Sky asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sand & Sky holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Water Simulator's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sand & Sky's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Water Simulator ships an update every 6 days, Sand & Sky every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Water Simulator versus Sand & Sky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWater SimulatorSand & Sky
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam DohertyNicholas Bianchino

Customer experience

Water Simulator

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Sand & Sky

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Water Simulator

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$0.297 Days
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
None

Sand & Sky

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Water Simulator free?
Water Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sand & Sky free?
Sand & Sky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Water Simulator or Sand & Sky?
Sand & Sky is rated higher. Water Simulator averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Sand & Sky averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Water Simulator or Sand & Sky have ads?
Sand & Sky shows ads; Water Simulator does not.
Which is updated more often, Water Simulator or Sand & Sky?
Water Simulator ships an update every 6 days, and Sand & Sky every 5 weeks. Most recently, Water Simulator was updated on November 5, 2026 and Sand & Sky on October 31, 2026.

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