# Sand Out! vs Pixel Break

The clearest difference is monetization model: Sand Out! at ad-supported against Pixel Break's free with in-app purchases. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Out! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Break sells 17 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 Pixel Break. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of Sand Out!'s written reviews are positive against 27% of Pixel Break's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Out! | Pixel Break |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-out/id6759778301/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-break-bus-sort-puzzle/id6788643600/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **27.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 336 MB | 382 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) | [minthu minthu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127145842) |

## 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 Break

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-break-bus-sort-puzzle/id6788643600)

This puzzle game combines picture-shattering mechanics with bus parking and color sorting. Tap to place buses, trigger breaks, and collect falling pixel blocks while managing vehicle capacity. Unlock beautiful retro pixel art as you clear levels.

**Highlights:** Picture-shattering puzzle mechanics, Bus parking and color sorting, Vehicle capacity management, Retro pixel art collection, Logic-based strategy gameplay, Satisfying ASMR cube drops

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Battle pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gold 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold 3 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer 6 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gold 4 | $33.99 | one-time |
| Gold 5 | $50.99 | one-time |
| Gold 6 | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sand Out! free?

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

### Is Pixel Break free?

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

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

Pixel Break is rated higher. Sand Out! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Pixel Break averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

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

Both Sand Out! and Pixel Break show ads.

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

Sand Out! ships an update weekly, and Pixel Break weekly. Most recently, Sand Out! was updated on October 28, 2026 and Pixel Break on October 28, 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.*