# Sand Out! vs Yarn Sort

The clearest difference is rating: Yarn Sort at 4.8 against Sand Out!'s 4.5. Yarn Sort also leads on chart position (#64 vs unranked) and review sentiment (33% 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. Sand Out! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Yarn Sort sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Yarn Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 2.7K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Sand Out!'s written reviews are positive against 33% of Yarn Sort's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Out! | Yarn Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-out/id6759778301/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-sort-wool-puzzle/id6771674958/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **32.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#64** |
| Size | 336 MB | 350 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [Fuse Entertainment INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729989146) |

## 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 |


### Yarn Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-sort-wool-puzzle/id6771674958)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #169 Top Grossing · Games, #189 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Untangle colorful yarn strands on a conveyor belt, guiding each color to its designated zone. This satisfying puzzle game offers strategic depth with simple tap controls and handcrafted levels.

**Highlights:** Unique yarn sorting puzzle mechanics, Simple tap controls with strategic depth, Handcrafted levels, Increasingly challenging layouts, Relaxing gameplay with satisfying visual feedback, Smooth conveyor-based puzzle design

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stack Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Dinner Offer 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rocket Deal | $6.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Dinner Offer 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Fortune | $13.99 | one-time |
| Master Fortune | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sand Out! free?

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

### Is Yarn Sort free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sand Out! or Yarn Sort?

Yarn Sort is rated higher. Sand Out! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Yarn Sort averages 4.8 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Sand Out! or Yarn Sort have ads?

Both Sand Out! and Yarn Sort show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sand Out! or Yarn Sort?

Sand Out! ships an update weekly, and Yarn Sort weekly. Most recently, Sand Out! was updated on November 5, 2026 and Yarn Sort on November 5, 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.*