# Sand Out! vs Pixel Holes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixel Holes at 100% against Sand Out!'s 22%. Pixel Holes also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Sand Out!'s advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 495). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Out! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Holes sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Holes holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 495 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Sand Out!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Pixel Holes's.

Sand Out! ships an update weekly, Pixel Holes every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Out! | Pixel Holes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-out/id6759778301/reviews) | **[4.9 (495 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-holes/id6760458384/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 495 |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 336 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [PICKCEL GAMES OYUN VE YAZILIM ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824379038) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Pixel Holes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-holes/id6760458384)

Engage in a colorful puzzle game where you collect pixels by strategically activating holes. Plan your moves carefully to avoid filling slots too early and complete beautiful pixel art levels. Enjoy quick gameplay with a steady challenge, playable offline.

**Highlights:** Collect pixels with colorful holes, Fill pixel art levels, Strategic move planning, Avoid filling slots early, Quick levels with steady challenge, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Power Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sand Out! free?

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

### Is Pixel Holes free?

Pixel Holes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sand Out! or Pixel Holes?

Pixel Holes is rated higher. Sand Out! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Pixel Holes averages 4.9 from 495 ratings.

### Do Sand Out! or Pixel Holes have ads?

Both Sand Out! and Pixel Holes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sand Out! or Pixel Holes?

Sand Out! ships an update weekly, and Pixel Holes every 5 days. Most recently, Sand Out! was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pixel Holes 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.*