# Sand Cat Blast! vs GridSync

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GridSync at 100% against Sand Cat Blast!'s 35%. GridSync also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Sand Cat Blast!'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (269 vs 5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Cat Blast! sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. GridSync asks for nothing beyond the download.

GridSync holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sand Cat Blast! has 269 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Sand Cat Blast!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of GridSync's.

Sand Cat Blast! ships an update every 4 days, GridSync every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Cat Blast! | GridSync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (269 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-cat-blast/id6757536148/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridsync/id6758113727/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **269** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 35.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 383 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ACTIONFIT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516168822) | [Jonathan Tucker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870708386) |

## What reviewers say

### Sand Cat Blast!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-cat-blast/id6757536148)

A relaxing tap puzzle game where you collect colored sand to reveal charming cat artworks. Enjoy satisfying physics and smooth animations as you progress through levels, unlocking new challenges and a growing collection of cute cat illustrations.

**Highlights:** Easy tap-to-collect sand gameplay, Conveyor belt mechanics, Collect sand by color, Realistic sand physics, Unlock new obstacles and mechanics, Soothing visuals and animations, Growing collection of cat artworks

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Life Boost Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sand Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |


### GridSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridsync/id6758113727)

Engage your mind with a strategic tile-matching puzzle game featuring two distinct modes: timed challenges and move-limited puzzles. Progress through increasingly complex grids and daily challenges, all presented with a clean, minimalist design.

**Highlights:** Timed and moves-limited puzzle modes, Increasing grid sizes and difficulty, Daily challenges, Smooth tile gameplay, Clean, minimalist design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sand Cat Blast! free?

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

### Is GridSync free?

GridSync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sand Cat Blast! or GridSync?

GridSync is rated higher. Sand Cat Blast! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 269 ratings, while GridSync averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Sand Cat Blast! or GridSync have ads?

Neither Sand Cat Blast! nor GridSync shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sand Cat Blast! or GridSync?

Sand Cat Blast! ships an update every 4 days, and GridSync every 2 months. Most recently, Sand Cat Blast! was updated on September 23, 2026 and GridSync on August 3, 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.*