Comparison

Sand Pour vs FLOW.EXE

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sand Pour

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
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Sand Pour: Color Sort—enjoy a soothing, vibrant world where your only task is to catch flowing sand. Watch gorgeous sand art swirl as you tap the right buckets at the right time. Simple gameplay and beautiful visuals make this the perfect way to clear your mind after a long day. Why you will love Sand Pour: 1. A Perfectionist's Dream: Nothing is more satisfying than watching sand flow perfectly into buckets—it's the ultimate tidying experience in a digital world! 2. Mesmerizing Sand Art: Watch patterns like flow across your screen like liquid silk. Every level is a new piece of art waiting to be collected. 3. Tap and Relax: No complex logic or pressure. Just observe the flowing colors, tap the matching buckets, and watch the magic happen. 4. ASMR Satisfaction: Combined with gentle haptic feedback and rustling sound effects, every successful catch feels incredibly satisfying. 5. A Zen Garden in Your Pocket: No timers, no “Game Over,” and no rush. Play at your own pace whenever you need a short break. How to find your rhythm: 1. Observe the flowing lines of colored sand. 2. Tap the buckets of the corresponding color to start collecting. 3. Collect all the sand until the sand art is perfectly categorized. 4. Feel the instant relief and sense of satisfaction once the screen clears!

About

FLOW.EXE

Features
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FLOW.EXE is a mobile-first pipe puzzle with the soul of a developer terminal. Every level is a broken pipeline. Tap modules to rotate them and reconnect INPUT → OUTPUT before your moves run out. Switches open gates, tunnels teleport the flow, firewalls conduct only when their logic holds, buffers store charge, splitters fork the stream — and THE AGENT patrols the board, twisting your pipes behind your back. • 95 hand-tuned levels across five tiers — BASIC to LEGEND. • 21 mechanics, each taught the moment you meet it. • A fresh daily puzzle every day — build your streak. • Par-perfect star ratings, achievements and leaderboards. • Clean monospace design, light and dark themes, English and Russian. • No ads, no timers, no nonsense.

Screenshots

Sand Pour4 screens
FLOW.EXE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FLOW.EXE at none against Sand Pour's 16. FLOW.EXE also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sand Pour ships an update every 2 weeks, FLOW.EXE every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sand Pour versus FLOW.EXE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSand PourFLOW.EXE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (197 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings197 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size388 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChengdu Warrior Tech Limitedilia Nosovskii

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Sand Pour

One-time16
  • Gold_1000$1.99
  • START GIFT$2.99
  • SPECIAL GIFT$4.99
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  • NEWBIE GIFT$5.99
  • Starter Pack$5.99
  • Ads Remove$6.99
  • Gold_5000$7.99
  • NORMAL GIFT$9.99
  • NO AD GIFT$9.99
  • Normal Pack$9.99
  • Gold_10000$14.99
  • Premium Pack$19.99
  • Gold_25000$29.99
  • Gold_50000$54.99
  • Master Pack$79.99
  • Gold_100000$99.99
None

FLOW.EXE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sand Pour free?
Sand Pour is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FLOW.EXE free?
FLOW.EXE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sand Pour or FLOW.EXE have ads?
Sand Pour shows ads; FLOW.EXE does not.
Which is updated more often, Sand Pour or FLOW.EXE?
Sand Pour ships an update every 2 weeks, and FLOW.EXE every 8 days. Most recently, Sand Pour was updated on October 22, 2026 and FLOW.EXE on October 11, 2026.

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