Comparison

Arc Jam vs Sandy Trails

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

Head to head
About

Arc Jam

A circular color-matching puzzle game where players move arcs to collect same-colored balls. Strategically untangle layered wheels and plan moves to clear the board. Enjoy vibrant cascades of colors with each successful match.

Highlights
  • Circular color-matching gameplay
  • Strategic arc movement
  • Layered wheel untangling
  • Color ball collection
  • Board clearing puzzles
  • Vibrant visual cascades
Features
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Find your angle. Match the colors. Clear the way. Arc Jam brings a circular twist to color-matching puzzles. Move colorful arcs around a layered wheel to collect balls of the same color. Watch the patterns break apart as you make space and work toward clearing the board. MOVE, MATCH, COLLECT Guide each arc into position to collect matching balls. Pay attention to the colors within reach and choose your next move carefully. UNTANGLE THE WHEEL Arcs sit across multiple layers. Work through the outer pieces to open up space for the ones inside. The order you choose matters. PLAN EVERY SWEEP Look beyond the next match. Find the openings, make room, and keep the right colors moving. ENJOY THE COLORFUL CASCADE Watch vibrant arrangements tumble and change as balls flow into matching arcs. Every collection brings you closer to a clear board. Take Arc Jam for a spin and see how far one smart move can take you.

About

Sandy Trails

Features
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Sandy Trails — Relaxing Sand Art Puzzle Watch beautiful pixel artwork dissolve into flowing sand, then guide it home. Sandy Trails is a calming sand-collection puzzle where every grain falls with real physics and every level ends in a satisfying finish. Draw a line across the artwork to split it into separate sections, send colored buckets along the conveyor, and let each one pull in the sand that matches it. Watch the picture come apart grain by grain in a smooth cascade of motion. How to Play: Tap a bucket to send it onto the conveyor Each bucket collects only its own color of sand Buckets that reach the end park in your slots — tap again to send them back around Keep your slots free: fill them all and the run is over Empty every section to clear the level What Makes It Different: Split the artwork. Your line cuts the picture into multiple sections, and sand flows from each one independently Linked buckets. Connected buckets travel together, so plan which one you tap first Frozen sections. Some areas are locked under ice — keep collecting to break through Mystery buckets. Their color is hidden until they reach the front of the line Limited slots. The real puzzle is deciding what to send and what to hold back Game Features: Satisfying grain-by-grain sand physics Hundreds of handcrafted pixel artworks Multi-section levels with growing complexity Ice blockers, linked buckets, and mystery colors Soothing sounds and smooth, tactile feedback Play one level or a hundred — at your own pace No pressure, no timer Easy to pick up, deeper than it looks. Let the sand flow, clear every section, and enjoy a truly relaxing puzzle experience. Download Sandy Trails and start your journey.

Screenshots

Arc Jam4 screens
Sandy Trails4 screens

Verdict

The call

Arc Jam and Sandy Trails are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arc Jam ships an update every 3 days, Sandy Trails every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Arc Jam versus Sandy Trails: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArc JamSandy Trails
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size212 MB152 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEiwar GamesSincapp Games

In-app purchases

None

Arc Jam

No in-app purchases

None

Sandy Trails

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arc Jam free?
Arc Jam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sandy Trails free?
Sandy Trails is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arc Jam or Sandy Trails have ads?
Both Arc Jam and Sandy Trails show ads.
Which is updated more often, Arc Jam or Sandy Trails?
Arc Jam ships an update every 3 days, and Sandy Trails every 2 days. Most recently, Arc Jam was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sandy Trails on November 6, 2026.

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