# Sand Drop vs Falling Matter

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sand Drop at 796 against Falling Matter's 1. Sand Drop also leads on chart position (#123 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Drop sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Falling Matter sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Falling Matter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sand Drop has 796 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sand Drop ships an update every 10 days, Falling Matter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Drop | Falling Matter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (796 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-drop-color-sort-puzzle/id6786642612/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/falling-matter/id6816210370/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **796** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 45.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#123** | — |
| Size | 462 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) | [Jaylen Byrd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891518444) |

## What reviewers say

### Sand Drop

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

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Free · Puzzle, #132 Top Free · Casual (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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oasis Treat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mirage Return | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |


### Falling Matter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/falling-matter/id6816210370)

Explore a pixel physics sandbox with over 60 materials like sand, water, and lava. Simulate realistic heat transfer, material reactions, and explosive events. Build, save, and share your unique creations with others.

**Highlights:** Realistic pixel physics simulation, Over 60 materials and tools, Heat transfer and material reactions, Explosive events and special tools, Build, save, and share creations, Tilt controls for pouring

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Matter | $2.99 | one-time |
| Everything Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sand Drop free?

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

### Is Falling Matter free?

Falling Matter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sand Drop or Falling Matter?

Falling Matter is rated higher. Sand Drop averages 4.8 out of 5 from 796 ratings, while Falling Matter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sand Drop or Falling Matter have ads?

Both Sand Drop and Falling Matter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sand Drop or Falling Matter?

Sand Drop ships an update every 10 days, and Falling Matter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sand Drop was updated on November 8, 2026 and Falling Matter on October 31, 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.*