# Cat Loop! vs Sand Out Puzzle

The clearest difference is ads: Sand Out Puzzle at none against Cat Loop!'s shown. Sand Out Puzzle also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). Cat Loop!'s advantage is review sentiment (36% vs 21%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat Loop! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sand Out Puzzle sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Cat Loop! against 4.6 for Sand Out Puzzle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 920 and 364 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Cat Loop!'s written reviews are positive against 21% of Sand Out Puzzle's.

Cat Loop! ships an update every 9 days, Sand Out Puzzle every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Loop! | Sand Out Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (920 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-loop/id6757422562/reviews)** | [4.6 (364 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-out-puzzle/id6758228224/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **920** | 364 |
| Positive reviews | **35.7% of reviews** | 21.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 245 MB | 317 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Circle Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753476109) | [CDT GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845993422) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat Loop!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-loop/id6757422562)

A cozy puzzle game where cats ride robo vacuums to clean carpets. Tap to send cats in the right order, clearing blocks and obstacles for a satisfying cleanup experience. It's simple to play but offers a challenging and addictive flow.

**Highlights:** One-tap controls, Endless flow movement, Block and obstacle cleanup, Easy to learn, fun to master, Cute and cozy vibes

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin 1000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin 5000 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cat Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin 10000 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coin 25000 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin 50000 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Coin 100000 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Sand Out Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-out-puzzle/id6758228224)

Engage your mind with a unique "Jam-style" puzzle game that combines color-matching logic with the calming sensation of flowing sand. Strategically select characters to clear sand, revealing beautiful artwork and enjoying a relaxing ASMR-like experience.

**Highlights:** Innovative sand-flow physics, Color-matching logic puzzles, ASMR-style sound effects, Reveal beautiful artwork, Challenging levels, No timers or pressure

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack Gold 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack Special Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack Gold 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack Power Hour | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pack Sand Rush | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack Piggy Bank | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack No Ads Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pack Construction Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pack Gold 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pack Sand Storm | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack Gold 4 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Pack Sand Vault | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Loop! free?

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

### Is Sand Out Puzzle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cat Loop! or Sand Out Puzzle?

Cat Loop! is rated higher. Cat Loop! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 920 ratings, while Sand Out Puzzle averages 4.6 from 364 ratings.

### Do Cat Loop! or Sand Out Puzzle have ads?

Cat Loop! shows ads; Sand Out Puzzle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cat Loop! or Sand Out Puzzle?

Cat Loop! ships an update every 9 days, and Sand Out Puzzle every 4 days. Most recently, Cat Loop! was updated on October 13, 2026 and Sand Out Puzzle on October 21, 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.*