# Sand Out! vs VIPStatus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VIPStatus at none against Sand Out!'s 10. VIPStatus also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Sand Out!'s advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Out! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. VIPStatus asks for nothing beyond the download.

VIPStatus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sand Out! has 1.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sand Out! ships an update weekly, VIPStatus every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Out! | VIPStatus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-out/id6759778301/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vipstatus/id6816689662/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 336 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [SEAN GATEWOOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6816689664) |

## 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 |


### VIPStatus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vipstatus/id6816689662)

Embark on a 100-track music career in this match game. Match music-themed items, complete challenges, and advance through stages from bedroom sessions to VIP status. Build skills and rise to the top.

**Highlights:** 100-track career progression, Match music-themed items, Complete score, collection, and timed objectives, Unlock new stages, Manage limited moves and time challenges, Evolving environments

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sand Out! free?

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

### Is VIPStatus free?

VIPStatus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sand Out! or VIPStatus?

VIPStatus is rated higher. Sand Out! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while VIPStatus averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Sand Out! or VIPStatus have ads?

Both Sand Out! and VIPStatus show ads.

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

Sand Out! ships an update weekly, and VIPStatus every 2 days. Most recently, Sand Out! was updated on October 31, 2026 and VIPStatus on October 26, 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.*