# Sand Out! vs Puzzle Drop Master

The clearest difference is update cadence: Puzzle Drop Master at daily against Sand Out!'s weekly. Puzzle Drop Master also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Sand Out!'s advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 377). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Out! sells 10 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 — 4.5 for Sand Out! against 4.6 for Puzzle Drop Master. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 377 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of Sand Out!'s written reviews are positive against 21% of Puzzle Drop Master's.

Sand Out! ships an update weekly, Puzzle Drop Master daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Out! | Puzzle Drop Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-out/id6759778301/reviews) | **[4.6 (377 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-drop-master/id6762814588/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 377 |
| Positive reviews | **22.2% of reviews** | 21.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 336 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [FUNFINITY PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637603996) |

## 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 |


### 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 Out! free?

Sand Out! 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 Out! or Puzzle Drop Master?

Puzzle Drop Master is rated higher. Sand Out! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Puzzle Drop Master averages 4.6 from 377 ratings.

### Do Sand Out! or Puzzle Drop Master have ads?

Both Sand Out! and Puzzle Drop Master show ads.

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

Sand Out! ships an update weekly, and Puzzle Drop Master daily. Most recently, Sand Out! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Puzzle Drop Master on October 21, 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.*