# Sand Hole vs Bubble Pop

The clearest difference is rating: Sand Hole at 4.8 against Bubble Pop's 3.8. Sand Hole also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 12) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Bubble Pop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Hole sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Bubble Pop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sand Hole holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sand Hole has 1.4K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Sand Hole's written reviews are positive against 25% of Bubble Pop's.

Sand Hole ships an update every 5 days, Bubble Pop every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Hole | Bubble Pop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-hole-block-sort-jam/id6795585457/reviews)** | [3.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-color-splash/id6806953019/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **31.7% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 346 MB | 339 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tripledot Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191319103) | [PlayBliss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865624724) |

## What reviewers say

### Sand Hole

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-hole-block-sort-jam/id6795585457)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Free · Puzzle, #209 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Engage in a satisfying color-matching puzzle game where sand physics play a key role. Drag colored blocks to absorb sand of the same hue, clearing the board one level at a time. Enjoy a relaxing experience with intuitive controls and dynamic sand behavior.

**Highlights:** Realistic sand physics simulation, Intuitive one-finger drag controls, Progressive level difficulty, Strategic block placement, Three helpful boosters, Relaxing gameplay with no time pressure initially

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Permanent NoAds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack of Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Big Bundle | $22.99 | one-time |
| Generous Pack of Coins | $54.99 | one-time |


### Bubble Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-color-splash/id6806953019)

A relaxing color-matching puzzle game where you strategically fire arrows to pop bubbles. Enjoy satisfying 3D animations and no time limits as you clear each board.

**Highlights:** Color-matching puzzle gameplay, Strategic arrow firing, No timers or move limits, Satisfying 3D bubble pops, Special pieces like trampolines and splitters, One-tap controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sand Hole free?

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

### Is Bubble Pop free?

Bubble Pop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sand Hole or Bubble Pop?

Sand Hole is rated higher. Sand Hole averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Bubble Pop averages 3.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do Sand Hole or Bubble Pop have ads?

Both Sand Hole and Bubble Pop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sand Hole or Bubble Pop?

Sand Hole ships an update every 5 days, and Bubble Pop every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sand Hole was updated on November 10, 2026 and Bubble Pop on November 10, 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.*