Comparison

Loop Hole! vs Sand Drop!

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

Head to head
About

Loop Hole!

A mesmerizing physics puzzle game where players strategically launch colorful balls into a spinning arena. Match colors to clear the arena before it overflows, offering hundreds of levels with satisfying pull-and-collect mechanics.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of levels
  • Satisfying pull-and-collect physics
  • Color-matching queue mechanic
  • Minimal visual style
  • Quick session gameplay
  • Regular new level additions
Features
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Loop Hole: Pull Balls, Match Colors! Launch your colors into the spin and watch the chaos untangle! Loop Hole! is a mesmerizing physics puzzle where timing and color strategy pull everything together. HOW TO PLAY Line up colorful pieces in the jam queue below, then send them into the spinning arena above. Each one pulls in balls that match its color — clear the arena before it overflows! SATISFYING PHYSICS Watch balls swirl, collide, and get pulled in with buttery-smooth physics. Every level feels a little different, a little more addictive. TWO LAYERS OF STRATEGY Manage your queue like a jam puzzle down below, then time your launches to clear the spinning arena up above. Easy to learn, deeply satisfying to master. FEATURES Hundreds of levels with growing challenge Oddly satisfying pull-and-collect physics Color-matching jam queue mechanic Clean, minimal visual style Quick sessions, perfect for any moment New levels added regularly If you love jam puzzles and physics-based satisfaction, Loop Hole! is your next obsession. Download now and get pulled in!

About

Sand Drop!

A relaxing 3D puzzle game where you strategically collect falling sand by placing the correct buckets. Plan your moves to match colors and complete satisfying sand paintings.

Highlights
  • Satisfying 3D sand-collecting puzzles
  • Colorful, transforming sand paintings
  • Smooth sand physics and relaxing visuals
  • Strategic levels with no time pressure
  • Increasing difficulty
  • Thoughtful planning mechanics
Features
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Sand Drop! – Color Sort Puzzle is a relaxing 3D puzzle game built around colorful sand, careful choices, and satisfying collection. Each level features a beautiful 3D sand painting inside a glass sand tank. Your goal is to place the right buckets beneath the openings and gather the matching colors as the sand falls. Every bucket has limited space, so choosing the wrong color can leave you without the room needed to complete the level. Sort the correct buckets to achieve your victory. Study the artwork, anticipate which colors will fall next, and plan the order of your moves. As the sand shifts and the painting gradually breaks apart, hidden layers and new color combinations are revealed. What to expect: - Satisfying 3D sand-collecting puzzles - Colorful sand paintings that transform as you play - Smooth sand physics and relaxing visual effects - Strategic levels with no time pressure - Increasing difficulty through clever layouts and color sequences - Simple mechanics that reward thoughtful planning Watch vibrant 3D artworks come to life, then collect them one color at a time. Find the best sequence, fill every bucket, and enjoy the satisfying moment when the final grain of sand falls into place.

Screenshots

Loop Hole!4 screens
Sand Drop!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sand Drop! at 50% against Loop Hole!'s 0%. Sand Drop! also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (122 vs 4). Loop Hole!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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 Drop! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Loop Hole! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sand Drop! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sand Drop! has 122 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Loop Hole!'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Sand Drop!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Loop Hole! versus Sand Drop!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoop Hole!Sand Drop!
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings)4.8 (122 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4122 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size256 MB371 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperEge Sinan KilicCraft Games

Customer experience

Loop Hole!

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral75.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Sand Drop!

All ratings122 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Loop Hole!

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Sand Drop!

One-time11
  • Starter Bundle$1.99
  • Mini Coin Pack$1.99
  • Special Bundle$5.99
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  • Small Coin Pack$7.99
  • Big Bundle$9.99
  • Crystal Pass$9.99
  • Medium Coin Pack$14.99
  • Big Coin Pack$29.99
  • Large Coin Pack$54.99
  • Fortune Trail$99.99
  • Mega Coin Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Loop Hole! free?
Loop Hole! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sand Drop! free?
Sand Drop! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Loop Hole! or Sand Drop!?
Sand Drop! is rated higher. Loop Hole! averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Sand Drop! averages 4.8 from 122 ratings.
Do Loop Hole! or Sand Drop! have ads?
Both Loop Hole! and Sand Drop! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Loop Hole! or Sand Drop!?
Loop Hole! ships an update monthly, and Sand Drop! monthly. Most recently, Loop Hole! was updated on October 5, 2026 and Sand Drop! on October 19, 2026.

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