# Sand Drop vs Parking Loop

Sand Drop and Parking Loop both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 57% of Parking Loop's written reviews are positive against 42% of Sand Drop's. Parking Loop also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Drop sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Parking Loop sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sand Drop against 4.7 for Parking Loop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 422 and 260 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Sand Drop's written reviews are positive against 57% of Parking Loop's.

Sand Drop ships an update every 10 days, Parking Loop every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Drop | Parking Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (422 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-drop-color-sort-puzzle/id6786642612/reviews)** | [4.7 (260 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parking-loop/id6802383216/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **422** | 260 |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#120** | #134 |
| Size | 433 MB | 453 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) | [Loop Games Oyun Teknolojileri Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468099707) |

## What reviewers say

### Sand Drop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-drop-color-sort-puzzle/id6786642612)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Free · Casual, #126 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage in a relaxing puzzle experience by swiping colorful sand to complete tasks. This game offers satisfying controls and bright visuals, with levels that gradually increase in challenge. It's perfect for quick, engaging play sessions.

**Highlights:** Swipe colorful sand, Complete puzzle tasks, Simple and relaxing gameplay, Bright, satisfying visuals, Challenging levels, Quick play sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins | $54.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


### Parking Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parking-loop/id6802383216)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

A satisfying puzzle game where players must strategically plan moves to avoid getting stuck and clear levels. It offers simple yet challenging gameplay with hundreds of colorful levels to master.

**Highlights:** Simple and intuitive gameplay, Satisfying mechanics, Clever strategy puzzles, Colorful and polished levels, Hundreds of puzzles

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| End Game Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack 5 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack 7 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack 8 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sand Drop free?

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

### Is Parking Loop free?

Parking Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sand Drop or Parking Loop?

Sand Drop is rated higher. Sand Drop averages 4.8 out of 5 from 422 ratings, while Parking Loop averages 4.7 from 260 ratings.

### Do Sand Drop or Parking Loop have ads?

Both Sand Drop and Parking Loop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sand Drop or Parking Loop?

Sand Drop ships an update every 10 days, and Parking Loop every 4 days. Most recently, Sand Drop was updated on October 25, 2026 and Parking Loop on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sand Drop or Parking Loop?

Sand Drop currently peaks at #120 in the App Store charts, and Parking Loop at #134. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*