Comparison

Crux Codeword vs Sand Explorer

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

Head to head
About

Crux Codeword

Features
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CruxCipher is a premium decode experience for players who love elegant logic. Study each encrypted line, test smart letter swaps, and uncover meaning one breakthrough at a time. The interface stays clean while the challenge deepens. Build momentum with daily play, improve your pattern sense, and enjoy a polished cipher game designed for thoughtful focus.

About

Sand Explorer

Engage in a relaxing puzzle game where you clear sand art by matching colors. Strategically choose buckets and send them onto a conveyor belt to fill them with matching sand, revealing the artwork layer by layer. Limited space requires careful planning to succeed.

Highlights
  • Tap-to-play color matching
  • Satisfying sand-flow effects
  • Limited queue space for planning
  • Playful pixel-style sand pictures
  • Progressive new color combinations
  • Relaxing rhythm with thoughtful challenge
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Plan Buckets. Clear Sand Art. Every sand picture hides a smart little puzzle. Study the colors, choose a bucket, and send it onto the belt. When the colors match, sand pours into the bucket and the picture clears away layer by layer. The controls are simple, but the order matters. Belt space is limited, and the wrong choice can crowd your queue. Look ahead, plan each move, and collect every color to complete the artwork. FEATURES • Simple tap-to-play color matching • Smooth, satisfying sand-flow effects • Limited queue space that rewards planning • Playful pixel-style sand pictures • New color combinations and layouts as you progress • A relaxing rhythm with a thoughtful challenge Plan the order and let the colors flow. Your next sand picture is waiting.

Screenshots

Crux Codeword4 screens
Sand Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sand Explorer at 15.0 against Crux Codeword's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Crux Codeword sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sand Explorer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Crux Codeword versus Sand Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrux CodewordSand Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB189 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBranko BorotaTDD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Crux Codeword

One-time1
  • Espresso$0.99
10 purchases

Sand Explorer

One-time10
  • 1000 Gold$1.99
  • 5000 Gold$5.99
  • Small Pack$8.99
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  • Special Pack$9.99
  • 10000 Gold$11.99
  • Great Pack$18.99
  • 30000 Gold$29.99
  • Epic Pack$38.99
  • 55000 Gold$49.99
  • 125000 Gold$99.99

Questions

Is Crux Codeword free?
Crux Codeword is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sand Explorer free?
Sand Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Crux Codeword or Sand Explorer have ads?
Neither Crux Codeword nor Sand Explorer shows ads.

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