Comparison

Sand Away! vs Bus Trouble

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

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About

Sand Away!

A satisfying puzzle game where you break apart colorful sand figures by swiping cubes into matching buckets. Follow arrows and think ahead to solve increasingly clever puzzles with unique obstacles.

Highlights
  • Break apart colorful sand figures
  • Sort cubes into matching buckets
  • Follow directional arrows
  • Overcome unique obstacles
  • Satisfying sand effects
  • Increasingly challenging puzzles
Features
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Break apart colorful sand figures, follow the arrows, and sort every cube into the matching bucket! Welcome to Sand Away!, a satisfying puzzle game where colorful figures are built entirely from tiny sand cubes — and every cube has a direction. Tap and dissolve the arrowed sand cubes in the correct order, clear the figure piece by piece, and guide the sand into matching colorful buckets. Think ahead, choose the right cubes, and make sure every color finds its place. It starts simple, but new obstacles quickly turn every figure into a clever puzzle. Discover unique obstacles: * Hidden Sand – Clear the sand blocking its path to reveal what’s underneath. * Linked Sand – Connected sand cubes move together, so plan your moves carefully. * Hidden Bucket – Clear the way to reveal the bucket and discover its color. * Ice – Break the required sand cubes to crack through the ice. * Cardboard – Clear the required sand and break through the cardboard barrier. Dissolve satisfying 3D figures, uncover hidden colors, manage your buckets, and find the perfect sequence of moves. With colorful visuals, satisfying sand effects, and increasingly challenging puzzles, Sand Away! is easy to learn and hard to put down. Can you clear every cube and send all the sand away?

About

Bus Trouble

Guide colorful buses to their matching gates in this engaging puzzle adventure. Use intuitive drag-and-move mechanics to navigate tricky paths and crowded spaces before time runs out. Test your strategy and puzzle-solving skills across increasingly challenging levels.

Highlights
  • Drag and move buses
  • Color-coded matching
  • Timed challenges
  • Challenging puzzle levels
  • Intuitive controls
Features
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Embark on a colorful puzzle adventure in Bus Trouble! Control buses of different colors and lengths, and guide them to their matching gates before time runs out. With intuitive drag-and-move mechanics, every level brings a fresh challenge that will put your strategy and puzzle-solving skills to the test. Features: Unique Gameplay: Drag and move buses from their ends to navigate through tricky paths and crowded spaces. Color-Coded Fun: Match each bus with its corresponding destination to complete the level. Race Against Time: Think fast, plan your moves, and beat the clock before time runs out! Challenging Levels: Discover a variety of clever puzzles that become more challenging as you progress. Easy to Play, Hard to Master: Simple and intuitive controls make Bus Trouble easy to pick up, while increasingly complex puzzles keep you coming back for more. Whether you're a casual player or a dedicated puzzle fan, Bus Trouble delivers a fun and satisfying experience packed with colorful buses, clever challenges, and plenty of rewarding moments. Can you untangle the traffic, find the perfect path, and get every bus where it belongs? Download Bus Trouble now and put your puzzle-solving skills to the test!

Screenshots

Sand Away!4 screens
Bus Trouble4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bus Trouble at 4.8 against Sand Away!'s 4.5. Bus Trouble also leads on ratings volume (97 vs 17). Sand Away!'s advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Sand Away! sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Bus Trouble sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bus Trouble holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bus Trouble has 97 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sand Away! ships an update every 8 days, Bus Trouble monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Sand Away! versus Bus Trouble: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSand Away!Bus Trouble
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (17 ratings)4.8 (97 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1797 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size197 MB416 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperEmirhan CakarRollic Games

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Sand Away!

One-time9
  • Coin Pack 1$1.99
  • Fail Offer$5.99
  • No Ads$9.99
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  • Coin Pack 2$9.99
  • Small Bundle$9.99
  • Coin Pack 3$19.99
  • Coin Pack 4$39.99
  • Coin Pack 5$74.99
  • Coin Pack 6$99.99
10 purchases

Bus Trouble

One-time10
  • Coin Pack 1$1.99
  • Fail Offer$4.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
Show 7 more
  • Coin Pack 2$7.99
  • Boost Bundle$9.99
  • Remove Ads Bundle$11.99
  • Coin Pack 3$14.99
  • Mega Bundle$19.99
  • Coin Pack 5$54.99
  • Coin Pack 6$99.99

Questions

Is Sand Away! free?
Sand Away! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bus Trouble free?
Bus Trouble is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sand Away! or Bus Trouble?
Bus Trouble is rated higher. Sand Away! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Bus Trouble averages 4.8 from 97 ratings.
Do Sand Away! or Bus Trouble have ads?
Both Sand Away! and Bus Trouble show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sand Away! or Bus Trouble?
Sand Away! ships an update every 8 days, and Bus Trouble monthly. Most recently, Sand Away! was updated on October 28, 2026 and Bus Trouble on October 29, 2026.

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