# Bus Loop vs Octo, Sand Please!

The clearest difference is rating: Octo, Sand Please! at 5.0 against Bus Loop's 4.0. Octo, Sand Please! also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Bus Loop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Octo, Sand Please! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Bus Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Octo, Sand Please! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively.

Bus Loop ships an update every 4 days, Octo, Sand Please! every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bus Loop | Octo, Sand Please! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-loop-bubble-jam-puzzel/id6759918239/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octo-sand-please/id6760021177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 241 MB | 329 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GOODROID,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/951688937) | [ACTIONFIT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516168822) |

## What reviewers say

### Bus Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-loop-bubble-jam-puzzel/id6759918239)

A calming puzzle game where you match colorful vehicles to transport bubbles. Enjoy satisfying animations and a stress-free experience with gradually evolving challenges. Perfect for unwinding and light mental engagement.

**Highlights:** Simple color-matching puzzle mechanics, Smooth vehicle movement, Satisfying bubble transport animations, Gradually evolving puzzles, Relaxing visuals, Stress-free experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Octo, Sand Please!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octo-sand-please/id6760021177)

A relaxing tap puzzle game where you guide octos to collect sand and reveal charming artwork. Experience satisfying sand physics and smooth animations for a calming escape.

**Highlights:** Tap-to-collect sand gameplay, Conveyor belt mechanics, Collect sand by color, Realistic sand physics, New obstacles and mechanics, Soothing visuals and animations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Life Boost Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sand Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bus Loop free?

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

### Is Octo, Sand Please! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bus Loop or Octo, Sand Please!?

Octo, Sand Please! is rated higher. Bus Loop averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Octo, Sand Please! averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Bus Loop or Octo, Sand Please! have ads?

Both Bus Loop and Octo, Sand Please! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bus Loop or Octo, Sand Please!?

Bus Loop ships an update every 4 days, and Octo, Sand Please! every 2 days. Most recently, Bus Loop was updated on October 31, 2026 and Octo, Sand Please! 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.*
