# Sand & Sky vs Grainfall

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sand & Sky at none against Grainfall's 1. Sand & Sky also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Grainfall's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and rating there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grainfall sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sand & Sky asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Sand & Sky against 5.0 for Grainfall. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand & Sky | Grainfall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-and-sky/id6761145704/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grainfall-falling-sand/id6797610785/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 55 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nicholas Bianchino](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883398265) | [John Haas](https://appshunter.io/developer/356064826) |

## What reviewers say

### Sand & Sky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-and-sky/id6761145704)

Experiment with physics and materials in a creative sandbox. Drop, mix, and ignite various elements to discover surprising interactions and build unique creations. Enjoy a zen-like experience with realistic simulations and a variety of tools.

**Highlights:** Realistic fluid simulation, Gravity manipulation, Wind tool, Adjustable brush and speed, Undo and clear functions, Material interaction guide

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Grainfall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grainfall-falling-sand/id6797610785)

Experiment with a physics sandbox where materials interact realistically. Create complex reactions, record your creations as videos, and share them with friends. Enjoy a free simulation with optional pro features for more materials and customization.

**Highlights:** Realistic material interactions, Video recording and export, Offline play, Shareable worlds, Tilt gravity control, Multiple material types

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grainfall Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sand & Sky free?

Sand & Sky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Grainfall free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sand & Sky or Grainfall?

Sand & Sky and Grainfall are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Sand & Sky or Grainfall have ads?

Sand & Sky shows ads; Grainfall does not.

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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.*