# Sand Pour vs Rainbow Balls Loop

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rainbow Balls Loop at none against Sand Pour's 16. Sand Pour's advantage is ratings volume (225 vs 29). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Pour sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Rainbow Balls Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sand Pour against 4.8 for Rainbow Balls Loop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sand Pour has 225 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sand Pour ships an update every 2 weeks, Rainbow Balls Loop fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Pour | Rainbow Balls Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (225 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-pour-color-sort/id6760895969/reviews) | **[4.8 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbow-balls-loop/id6786725086/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **225** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 388 MB | 335 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chengdu Warrior Tech Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466752227) | [NewPubCo, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487809159) |

## What reviewers say

### Sand Pour

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-pour-color-sort/id6760895969)

Engage in a relaxing color-sorting game with mesmerizing sand art. Tap to catch flowing sand into matching buckets, creating satisfying patterns and a sense of calm. Enjoy a pressure-free experience with gentle sound effects and haptic feedback.

**Highlights:** Mesmerizing sand art creation, Satisfying color sorting gameplay, ASMR-like sound and haptic feedback, Zen-like, pressure-free experience, Tap-to-catch mechanics, Vibrant visual effects

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold_1000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| START GIFT | $2.99 | one-time |
| SPECIAL GIFT | $4.99 | one-time |
| NEWBIE GIFT | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ads Remove | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gold_5000 | $7.99 | one-time |
| NORMAL GIFT | $9.99 | one-time |
| NO AD GIFT | $9.99 | one-time |
| Normal Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold_10000 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold_25000 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gold_50000 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $79.99 | one-time |
| Gold_100000 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Rainbow Balls Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbow-balls-loop/id6786725086)

Engage in a satisfying color sorting puzzle where you tap to release balls and group them by color for customers. Navigate challenging levels with unique mechanics, tunnels, and gates. Enjoy offline play and helpful boosters to become the ultimate sorting master.

**Highlights:** Color ball sorting gameplay, Strategic level challenges, Satisfying visual feedback, Hundreds of evolving levels, Handy in-game boosters, Offline play support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sand Pour free?

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

### Is Rainbow Balls Loop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sand Pour or Rainbow Balls Loop?

Rainbow Balls Loop is rated higher. Sand Pour averages 4.7 out of 5 from 225 ratings, while Rainbow Balls Loop averages 4.8 from 29 ratings.

### Do Sand Pour or Rainbow Balls Loop have ads?

Both Sand Pour and Rainbow Balls Loop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sand Pour or Rainbow Balls Loop?

Sand Pour ships an update every 2 weeks, and Rainbow Balls Loop fortnightly. Most recently, Sand Pour was updated on October 24, 2026 and Rainbow Balls Loop on October 24, 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.*