# Sand Cat Blast! vs Puzzle Drop Master

The clearest difference is ads: Sand Cat Blast! at none against Puzzle Drop Master's shown. Sand Cat Blast! also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 21%). Puzzle Drop Master's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Cat Blast! sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Puzzle Drop Master sells 14 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 — 4.6 for Sand Cat Blast! against 4.6 for Puzzle Drop Master. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 276 and 378 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Sand Cat Blast!'s written reviews are positive against 21% of Puzzle Drop Master's.

Sand Cat Blast! ships an update every 4 days, Puzzle Drop Master daily. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Cat Blast! | Puzzle Drop Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (276 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-cat-blast/id6757536148/reviews) | **[4.6 (378 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-drop-master/id6762814588/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 276 | **378** |
| Positive reviews | **35.4% of reviews** | 21.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 383 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ACTIONFIT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516168822) | [FUNFINITY PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637603996) |

## 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 |


### Puzzle Drop Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-drop-master/id6762814588)

Guide falling pixels into their designated baskets by strategically moving a hole. Match colors and avoid overflow to succeed in this visually engaging puzzle game. Master the flow and keep colors organized for satisfying combos.

**Highlights:** Catch falling pixels, Guide pixels into baskets, Match colors, Avoid basket overflow, Strategic planning, Smooth animations, Playful visuals

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lil Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pile Of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Quick Boost | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Heap Of Coins | $13.99 | one-time |
| Master Offer | $15.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Small Bag Of Coins | $34.99 | one-time |
| Big Bag Of Coins | $55.99 | one-time |
| Chest Of Coins | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sand Cat Blast! free?

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

### Is Puzzle Drop Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sand Cat Blast! or Puzzle Drop Master?

Puzzle Drop Master is rated higher. Sand Cat Blast! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 276 ratings, while Puzzle Drop Master averages 4.6 from 378 ratings.

### Do Sand Cat Blast! or Puzzle Drop Master have ads?

Puzzle Drop Master shows ads; Sand Cat Blast! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sand Cat Blast! or Puzzle Drop Master?

Sand Cat Blast! ships an update every 4 days, and Puzzle Drop Master daily. Most recently, Sand Cat Blast! was updated on October 23, 2026 and Puzzle Drop Master on October 31, 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.*