Comparison

Sand Shot vs Arrowmi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sand Shot

Features
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The conveyor is loaded, the Elphies are ready. Tap to send them onto the conveyor and watch them blast colorful sand onto beautiful images. Match the Elphie color to the open area, fill it up, and reveal the picture underneath. One satisfying splash at a time. HOW TO PLAY Send Elphies down the conveyor to shoot sand at the target image. Each image has multiple areas to fill, and each area needs a specific color. Match the right Elphie to the right area. When one section fills up, the next one opens. Manage the flow, use the 5 waiting slots wisely, and complete the picture. SIMPLE MECHANIC, ADDICTIVE LOOP One-tap controls make it easy to pick up, but the color-matching strategy keeps you coming back. Send, shoot, fill, repeat. It is that satisfying "one more level" feeling that keeps you going. HIGHLIGHTS Sand-filled Elphies that burst into colorful sand on impact Beautiful images revealed as you fill each colored area Conveyor flow and 5 waiting slots for bite-size strategy One-tap control for quick sessions and easy one-handed play Play offline anytime, anywhere Relaxing yet challenging color-matching gameplay Hundreds of images to discover and complete Sand Shot is perfect for anyone who loves satisfying puzzles, color-matching fun, and quick play sessions. The Elphies are loaded. The canvas is waiting.

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Arrowmi

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A calm little corner for your mind. Arrowmi is a cozy collection of three handcrafted puzzle games, wrapped in soft, warm colors. No noise. No countdown clocks. No pressure. Just a quiet board, a gentle tap, and that satisfying moment when everything clicks into place. THREE PUZZLES IN ONE - Arrows - Tap an arrow with a clear path and watch it glide off the board. Plan the right order, set off chain-reaction bombs, and clear every last one. Simple to pick up, with just enough depth to keep your mind happy. - Lines - Send colorful, snake-like trails sliding off the grid. Time your taps so the paths never cross. A gentle puzzle of order and rhythm. - Blast - Drop blocks onto the grid, complete rows and columns, and trigger bright, satisfying clears. A relaxing score-chaser that is easy to love and hard to put down. MADE TO CALM YOU DOWN - Soft pastel design, built to soothe, not to overwhelm - Bite-size levels for a quick break or a long, slow unwind - Hundreds of puzzles that grow gently with you - Smart, satisfying mechanics: chain reactions, combos, clever clears - Soothing music and sound, or switch them off for total quiet - Friendly for every age: no violence, no clutter, no chaos - Play in your language: 69 languages included Whether you have one minute or twenty, Arrowmi is here when you need to slow down, focus, and feel good. Take a breath. Take a tap. Find your calm.

Screenshots

Sand Shot4 screens
Arrowmi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Arrowmi at none against Sand Shot's shown. Sand Shot's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sand Shot ships an update every 5 days, Arrowmi every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Sand Shot versus Arrowmi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSand ShotArrowmi
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days โ€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size131 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBugFix Games EntertainmentMustafa Kilic

In-app purchases

None

Sand Shot

No in-app purchases

None

Arrowmi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sand Shot free?
Sand Shot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arrowmi free?
Arrowmi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sand Shot or Arrowmi have ads?
Sand Shot shows ads; Arrowmi does not.
Which is updated more often, Sand Shot or Arrowmi?
Sand Shot ships an update every 5 days, and Arrowmi every 3 months. Most recently, Sand Shot was updated on October 12, 2026 and Arrowmi on October 16, 2026.

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