# Ball Factory Sort vs Sand Explorer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ball Factory Sort at none against Sand Explorer's 16. Sand Explorer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Explorer sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Ball Factory Sort asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Ball Factory Sort against 5.0 for Sand Explorer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 65 and 45 respectively.

Ball Factory Sort ships an update weekly, Sand Explorer every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ball Factory Sort | Sand Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-factory-sort/id6798567668/reviews) | **[5.0 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-explorer/id6798584208/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **65** | 45 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 368 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AMOBEAR PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640662242) | [TDD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782486810) |

## What reviewers say

### Ball Factory Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-factory-sort/id6798567668)

Tap to move colorful balls into their matching trays, filling each one to clear the board. This game offers hundreds of puzzle levels with satisfying color matching and clever challenges. It's easy to learn but difficult to master, perfect for relaxation and brain training.

**Highlights:** Color matching gameplay, Hundreds of puzzle levels, Smooth, satisfying moves, Brain-sharpening challenges, Relaxing yet engaging

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sand Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-explorer/id6798584208)

Engage in a puzzle game where you clear sand art by matching colors. Strategically select buckets and send them onto a conveyor belt to fill them with the correct sand colors, revealing the artwork layer by layer. Limited space requires careful planning to avoid crowding your queue.

**Highlights:** Tap-to-play color matching, Satisfying sand-flow effects, Limited queue space for planning, Playful pixel-style sand art, Relaxing rhythm with thoughtful challenge

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Explorer’s Treasure | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Gold | $5.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Gold | $11.99 | one-time |
| Great Pack | $18.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Gold | $29.99 | one-time |
| 30000 Gold | $29.99 | one-time |
| 55000 Gold | $49.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Gold | $54.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Gold | $99.99 | one-time |
| 125000 Gold | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ball Factory Sort free?

Ball Factory Sort is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sand Explorer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ball Factory Sort or Sand Explorer?

Sand Explorer is rated higher. Ball Factory Sort averages 4.9 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Sand Explorer averages 5.0 from 45 ratings.

### Do Ball Factory Sort or Sand Explorer have ads?

Ball Factory Sort shows ads; Sand Explorer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ball Factory Sort or Sand Explorer?

Ball Factory Sort ships an update weekly, and Sand Explorer every 5 days. Most recently, Ball Factory Sort was updated on October 31, 2026 and Sand Explorer 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.*