# Loop Hole! vs Sand Drop!

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.

Both are free to download. Sand Drop! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Loop Hole! asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop Hole! | Sand Drop! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-hole/id6776564845/reviews) | **[4.8 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-drop-color-sort-puzzle/id6795577372/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **122** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 256 MB | 371 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ege Sinan Kilic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635111526) | [Craft Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681391760) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop Hole!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-hole/id6776564845)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sand Drop!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-drop-color-sort-puzzle/id6795577372)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Big Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Big Coin Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $54.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Trail | $99.99 | one-time |
| Mega Coin Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*