# Sand Explorer vs Sand All

The clearest difference is ads: Sand Explorer at none against Sand All's shown. Sand Explorer also leads on ratings volume (45 vs 15). Sand All's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Explorer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sand All sells 10 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 — 5.0 for Sand Explorer against 5.0 for Sand All. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 15 respectively.

Sand Explorer ships an update every 5 days, Sand All every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Explorer | Sand All |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-explorer/id6798584208/reviews) | [5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-all-drop-sort-puzzle/id6809739596/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 191 MB | 302 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TDD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782486810) | [Quinsor](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790716614) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| Epic Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Gold | $11.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Gold | $29.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Gold | $54.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Gold | $99.99 | one-time |


### Sand All

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-all-drop-sort-puzzle/id6809739596)

Engage your senses with a visually stunning puzzle game where you break gems to create flowing sand. Sort colored sand particles to fulfill orders, testing your rhythm and judgment to avoid overloading. Enjoy a relaxing yet challenging experience perfect for short breaks.

**Highlights:** Break gems to create colored sand, Sort sand particles to fulfill orders, Rhythm and judgment-based gameplay, Visual feedback with flowing sand, Progressive challenge with increasing difficulty, Relaxing and rewarding experience

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Revive Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $26.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sand Explorer free?

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

### Is Sand All free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sand Explorer or Sand All?

Sand Explorer and Sand All are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 45 and 15 ratings respectively.

### Do Sand Explorer or Sand All have ads?

Sand All shows ads; Sand Explorer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sand Explorer or Sand All?

Sand Explorer ships an update every 5 days, and Sand All every 4 days. Most recently, Sand Explorer was updated on October 31, 2026 and Sand All on November 1, 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.*