# Train Rush Fever vs Sand Explorer

The clearest difference is rating: Sand Explorer at 4.9 against Train Rush Fever's 3.9. Sand Explorer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (179 vs 10). Train Rush Fever's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Explorer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Train Rush Fever asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sand Explorer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sand Explorer has 179 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Train Rush Fever ships an update fortnightly, Sand Explorer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train Rush Fever | Sand Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-rush-fever/id6781636950/reviews) | **[4.9 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-explorer/id6798584208/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **179** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 179 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playsport Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/663406869) | [TDD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782486810) |

## What reviewers say

### Train Rush Fever

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-rush-fever/id6781636950)

Engage in a vibrant train sorting puzzle where you strategically move trains to match passenger colors and clear busy station tracks. Plan your moves carefully to navigate crowded platforms and solve increasingly complex rail challenges.

**Highlights:** Color-coded train movement, Passenger matching puzzles, Direction-based track navigation, Crowded station objectives, Challenging puzzle layouts, Simple tap controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sand Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-explorer/id6798584208)

Engage in a puzzle game where you match colors to clear sand art. Strategically choose buckets and manage limited belt space to complete intricate pixel-style artworks. Enjoy a relaxing yet challenging experience with satisfying sand-flow effects.

**Highlights:** Color matching gameplay, Strategic bucket selection, Limited queue management, Satisfying sand-flow effects, Pixel-style sand art, Relaxing rhythm

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Revive Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explorer’s Treasure | $3.99 | one-time |
| No AD | $6.99 | one-time |
| Expert Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No AD Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle02 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Train Rush Fever free?

Train Rush Fever is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sand Explorer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Train Rush Fever or Sand Explorer?

Sand Explorer is rated higher. Train Rush Fever averages 3.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Sand Explorer averages 4.9 from 179 ratings.

### Do Train Rush Fever or Sand Explorer have ads?

Train Rush Fever shows ads; Sand Explorer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Train Rush Fever or Sand Explorer?

Train Rush Fever ships an update fortnightly, and Sand Explorer every 5 days. Most recently, Train Rush Fever was updated on October 31, 2026 and Sand Explorer on November 11, 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.*