# Sand Hole vs Water Block

Sand Hole and Water Block both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 40% of Water Block's written reviews are positive against 30% of Sand Hole's. Water Block also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Hole sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Water Block sells 19 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 Hole against 4.8 for Water Block. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 918 and 952 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Sand Hole's written reviews are positive against 40% of Water Block's.

Sand Hole ships an update every 6 days, Water Block weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Hole | Water Block |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (918 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-hole-block-sort-jam/id6795585457/reviews)** | [4.8 (952 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-block-no-timer/id6809756741/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 918 | **952** |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#149** | #193 |
| Size | 354 MB | 403 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tripledot Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191319103) | [HM Games LLC FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882569974) |

## What reviewers say

### Sand Hole

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

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage in a satisfying color-matching puzzle where sand physics add a unique twist. Drag colored blocks to absorb sand of the same hue, clearing the board one level at a time. Strategize your moves to solve increasingly complex arrangements.

**Highlights:** Realistic sand physics simulation, Intuitive one-finger drag controls, Strategically challenging block arrangements, Timed levels with a relaxed start, Helpful boosters: Hammer, Magnet, Time Freeze

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | 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 |
| Large Pack of Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Generous Pack of Coins | $54.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |


### Water Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-block-no-timer/id6809756741)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

A relaxing color block puzzle game where you can take your time to plan moves and solve satisfying water-filled levels. Enjoy a classic puzzle experience without any pressure or ticking clock, perfect for a brain workout.

**Highlights:** No timer, play at your own pace, Relaxing and challenging puzzles, Hundreds of levels, Offline play, Satisfying block-clearing gameplay, Logic and spatial thinking challenges

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Tier 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Life boost bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gold 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Tier 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Standard bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Tier 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Premium | $11.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gold 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Big bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gold 5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Gold 6 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Majesty Offer | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sand Hole free?

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

### Is Water Block free?

Water Block is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sand Hole or Water Block?

Sand Hole is rated higher. Sand Hole averages 4.8 out of 5 from 918 ratings, while Water Block averages 4.8 from 952 ratings.

### Do Sand Hole or Water Block have ads?

Both Sand Hole and Water Block show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sand Hole or Water Block?

Sand Hole ships an update every 6 days, and Water Block weekly. Most recently, Sand Hole was updated on October 31, 2026 and Water Block on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sand Hole or Water Block?

Sand Hole currently peaks at #149 in the App Store charts, and Water Block at #193. 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.*