# Pixel Sand vs Quack Sort

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quack Sort at 63% against Pixel Sand's 27%. Quack Sort also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and chart position (#104 vs unranked). Pixel Sand's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Sand sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Quack Sort sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Quack Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quack Sort has 3K ratings behind it against 372, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Pixel Sand's written reviews are positive against 63% of Quack Sort's.

Pixel Sand ships an update every 2 days, Quack Sort every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Sand | Quack Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (372 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-sand-color-flow/id6783418970/reviews) | **[4.9 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quack-sort-loop-puzzle/id6791110153/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 372 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | **63.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#104** |
| Size | 474 MB | 403 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ganko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752269542) | [LE TECH CO.,LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742170855) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Sand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-sand-color-flow/id6783418970)

Engage in a relaxing puzzle game where you guide cute Dinos to absorb and match colored pixel sand. Strategically clear each level by planning your moves, managing limited space, and completing over 1000 unique pixel art artworks.

**Highlights:** Match Dino colors with pixel sand, Clear pixel sand from artwork, Complete pixel art levels, Manage limited slots, Use helpful boosters, Over 1000 levels, Daily rewards

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Continue Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass 2026-04 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass 2026-03 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass 2026-02 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass 2026-01 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $17.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $22.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Coins | $34.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pack | $39.99 | one-time |


### Quack Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quack-sort-loop-puzzle/id6791110153)

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #106 Top Grossing · Casual, #185 Top Free · Casual, #187 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage in a unique color-sorting puzzle where you tap groups of rubber ducks to send them onto a looping track. Match ducks by color and plan your moves carefully to avoid filling the path. Clear all ducks to complete clever levels with surprising obstacles and rewarding challenges.

**Highlights:** Color-sorting rubber duck puzzles, Looping track mechanic, Tap to send ducks, Match and sort by color, Manage limited space, Clever levels with obstacles, Helpful boosters

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Revive Offer1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Quack Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Revive Offer2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ducky Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big Coin Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Super Coin Pack | $59.99 | one-time |
| Mega Coin Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Epic Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Sand free?

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

### Is Quack Sort free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Sand or Quack Sort?

Quack Sort is rated higher. Pixel Sand averages 4.5 out of 5 from 372 ratings, while Quack Sort averages 4.9 from 3K ratings.

### Do Pixel Sand or Quack Sort have ads?

Both Pixel Sand and Quack Sort show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Sand or Quack Sort?

Pixel Sand ships an update every 2 days, and Quack Sort every 5 days. Most recently, Pixel Sand was updated on October 18, 2026 and Quack Sort on October 21, 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.*