# Sand Jam Factory vs Solitaire Stack Sort

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Solitaire Stack Sort at 58% against Sand Jam Factory's 22%. Solitaire Stack Sort also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 71). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Jam Factory sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Solitaire Stack Sort sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Solitaire Stack Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire Stack Sort has 2.8K ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Sand Jam Factory's written reviews are positive against 58% of Solitaire Stack Sort's.

Sand Jam Factory ships an update every 3 days, Solitaire Stack Sort every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Jam Factory | Solitaire Stack Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-jam-factory/id6758755718/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-stack-sort/id6776496366/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 71 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **57.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 542 MB | 370 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sonat Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870470879) | [HM Games LLC FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882569974) |

## What reviewers say

### Sand Jam Factory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-jam-factory/id6758755718)

A relaxing puzzle game where you guide colored water through pipes to fill blocks. It combines water sorting with block puzzle mechanics for a calm and engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Water sort gameplay, Block puzzle design, Smooth color water flow, Gradually increasing difficulty, Relaxing gameplay, Clean visuals

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sugar Rush 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter bundle sale | $0.99 | one-time |
| Revive bundle sale | $0.99 | one-time |
| Summer Surprise 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beat The Heat 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Heartbeat 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| World Cup Kickoff 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Revive bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Revive Bundle Plus | $4.99 | one-time |
| World Cup Kickoff 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ads just fun 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Revive Bundle Pro | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gold 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tasty Offer | $10.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle 12.99 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gold 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Soda Treat | $19.99 | one-time |


### Solitaire Stack Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-stack-sort/id6776496366)

A relaxing card puzzle game that blends strategic sorting with satisfying merge mechanics. Organize, stack, and merge matching cards to create higher-value cards and train your brain.

**Highlights:** Unique Solitaire Puzzle Gameplay, Satisfying Card-Merging Mechanics, Brain-Training Puzzle Fun, Smooth Visuals and Animations, Simple Controls, Deep Strategy, Powerful Boosters

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| High Card Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Event Sale 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limited Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lose Offer 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Offer 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gold 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Elite pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Limited Offer 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle All | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gold 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gold 5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Gold 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sand Jam Factory free?

Sand Jam Factory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Solitaire Stack Sort free?

Solitaire Stack Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sand Jam Factory or Solitaire Stack Sort?

Solitaire Stack Sort is rated higher. Sand Jam Factory averages 4.5 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Solitaire Stack Sort averages 4.8 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Sand Jam Factory or Solitaire Stack Sort have ads?

Both Sand Jam Factory and Solitaire Stack Sort show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sand Jam Factory or Solitaire Stack Sort?

Sand Jam Factory ships an update every 3 days, and Solitaire Stack Sort every 5 days. Most recently, Sand Jam Factory was updated on September 30, 2026 and Solitaire Stack Sort on September 29, 2026.

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