Comparison

Sand Explorer vs Hidden Object

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

Head to head
About

Sand Explorer

Engage in a relaxing puzzle game where you clear sand art by matching colors. Strategically choose buckets and send them onto a conveyor belt to fill them with matching sand, revealing the artwork layer by layer. Limited space requires careful planning to succeed.

Highlights
  • Tap-to-play color matching
  • Satisfying sand-flow effects
  • Limited queue space for planning
  • Playful pixel-style sand pictures
  • Progressive new color combinations
  • Relaxing rhythm with thoughtful challenge
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Plan Buckets. Clear Sand Art. Every sand picture hides a smart little puzzle. Study the colors, choose a bucket, and send it onto the belt. When the colors match, sand pours into the bucket and the picture clears away layer by layer. The controls are simple, but the order matters. Belt space is limited, and the wrong choice can crowd your queue. Look ahead, plan each move, and collect every color to complete the artwork. FEATURES • Simple tap-to-play color matching • Smooth, satisfying sand-flow effects • Limited queue space that rewards planning • Playful pixel-style sand pictures • New color combinations and layouts as you progress • A relaxing rhythm with a thoughtful challenge Plan the order and let the colors flow. Your next sand picture is waiting.

About

Hidden Object

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Welcome to Hidden Object: Find Tanuki! Step into a mindful, black-and-white comic book world where mischievous magical beasts are playing an epic scavenger hunt. If you are looking for a peaceful escape and pure observation joy, this is the perfect cozy game for you. Unique Shape-Shifting Gameplay These aren't just ordinary hidden objects! The clever Tanuki can shape-shift to camouflage themselves within the comic panels. Analyze their unique characteristics, then use your detective skills to spot them in their disguised forms. Have fun with upbeat cartoon tunes and satisfying sound while hunting for disguised Tanuki. Mindful Moments & Relaxing Vibes Experience a truly relaxing seek-and-find puzzle. With no timers and no pressure, you can take your time to appreciate the nostalgic hand-drawn art style. Key Features: Tap to Reveal: Gently tap the disguised objects to see the magical Tanukis pop out. No Timers: Play at your own pace in a calm, abstract environment. Comic-Style Scavenger Hunt: Explore diverse level designs, from relaxing 1-panel stages to intricate 3-panel mysteries. Adorable Collection: Gather all the super cute magical creatures and complete your gallery.

Screenshots

Sand Explorer4 screens
Hidden Object4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hidden Object at none against Sand Explorer's 16. Sand Explorer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 Explorer sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Hidden Object asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sand Explorer ships an update every 5 days, Hidden Object monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Sand Explorer versus Hidden Object: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSand ExplorerHidden Object
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (23 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB288 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTDDDinh Cong Son

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Sand Explorer

One-time16
  • 1000 Gold$1.99
  • Explorer’s Treasure$3.99
  • Medium Bundle$5.99
Show 13 more
  • 5000 Gold$5.99
  • Small Pack$8.99
  • Epic Pack$9.99
  • Special Pack$9.99
  • 10000 Gold$11.99
  • Great Pack$18.99
  • Legendary Bundle$19.99
  • 25000 Gold$29.99
  • 30000 Gold$29.99
  • 55000 Gold$49.99
  • 50000 Gold$54.99
  • 100000 Gold$99.99
  • 125000 Gold$99.99
None

Hidden Object

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sand Explorer free?
Sand Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hidden Object free?
Hidden Object is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sand Explorer or Hidden Object have ads?
Hidden Object shows ads; Sand Explorer does not.
Which is updated more often, Sand Explorer or Hidden Object?
Sand Explorer ships an update every 5 days, and Hidden Object monthly. Most recently, Sand Explorer was updated on October 29, 2026 and Hidden Object on October 25, 2026.

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