# Crystal Drop! vs Sand Out!

The clearest difference is rating: Crystal Drop! at 4.8 against Sand Out!'s 4.5. Crystal Drop! also leads on review sentiment (32% vs 22%). Sand Out!'s advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crystal Drop! sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Sand Out! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crystal Drop! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Crystal Drop!'s written reviews are positive against 22% of Sand Out!'s.

Crystal Drop! ships an update every 8 days, Sand Out! weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crystal Drop! | Sand Out! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crystal-drop/id6758303845/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-out/id6759778301/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **32.3% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 544 MB | 336 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craft Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681391760) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Crystal Drop!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crystal-drop/id6758303845)

Engage in a relaxing puzzle game focused on order and smart planning. Sort flowing crystals into their correct carts by strategically managing a dynamic railway system. Success relies on foresight and understanding the flow, not speed.

**Highlights:** Satisfying crystal-sorting puzzles, Dynamic railway system, No time pressure, Increasing difficulty, Strategic planning

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Bundle 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Trail | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Captain's Treasure | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pirate's Treasure | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle 15 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Hunter's Treasure | $19.99 | one-time |


### Sand Out!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-out/id6759778301)

Break sand blocks to release flowing grains onto a conveyor belt. Sort the sand into matching containers before the belt fills up. This puzzle game offers a relaxing yet engaging rhythm of timing and strategy.

**Highlights:** Tap-to-break gameplay, Flowing sand mechanics, Conveyor-based sorting, Limited capacity challenges, Color-based sorting, Handcrafted levels

**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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crystal Drop! free?

Crystal Drop! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sand Out! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Crystal Drop! or Sand Out!?

Crystal Drop! is rated higher. Crystal Drop! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Sand Out! averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Crystal Drop! or Sand Out! have ads?

Both Crystal Drop! and Sand Out! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crystal Drop! or Sand Out!?

Crystal Drop! ships an update every 8 days, and Sand Out! weekly. Most recently, Crystal Drop! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sand Out! on October 24, 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.*