Comparison

Refract vs Sand Party

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

Head to head
About

Refract

Test your reflexes in this fast-paced arcade game by matching colors to gates. As the speed increases, the track splits, requiring quick thinking and precise timing to keep your run going. Unlock achievements and compete on global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Color matching gameplay
  • Increasing pace and difficulty
  • Split-lane gates
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Global leaderboards
  • Offline play
Features
Read full description

Refract is a fast, focused arcade reflex game about matching colors. Tap through six colors and match each gate before it reaches you. Every match adds to your run. One mistake ends it. As the pace climbs, trapezium gates split the track into two lanes. Read the colors, shift left or right, and keep your timing sharp. The rules are simple. The speed is not. - Match red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet gates - Tap anywhere to cycle your color; swipe or use the arrows to change lanes - Pace rises past 180 gates, with split-lane gates from 60 - Unlock 8 badges, from First Refraction to Prism Elite - Submit your score to the shared daily and all-time leaderboard - Practice in the tutorial without touching your best score - Play offline, with sound you can mute any time - Free to play, no account needed How far can you refract?

About

Sand Party

Features
Read full description

TURN SHAPES INTO SAND! Welcome to Sand Party, a colorful puzzle game where falling blocks transform into flowing sand! Rotate and position shapes, watch colorful particles settle, and connect matching colors to clear the board. Trigger chain reactions, build powerful combos, and keep the sand from reaching the top! HOW TO PLAY • Swipe left or right to move falling shapes. • Tap to rotate the active piece. • Swipe down to drop shapes faster. • Connect matching colors to trigger clears. • Create chain reactions to multiply your score. • Keep the board from filling up and chase your highest score! GAME FEATURES • Colorful particles with flowing sand physics. • Four difficulty modes: Easy, Medium, Hard, and Extreme. • Satisfying color clears and chain combos. • Undo moves when you need a second chance. • Endless high-score challenges. • English and Turkish language support. Every move matters. Every clear brings you closer to a new personal best! Jump into Sand Party and experience a colorful twist on falling-block puzzles!

Screenshots

Refract4 screens
Sand Party4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Refract at none against Sand Party's shown. Refract also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Sand Party's advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Refract ships an update fortnightly, Sand Party daily. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Refract versus Sand Party: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefractSand Party
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSurbhi AgrawalAbdullah Pacal

In-app purchases

None

Refract

No in-app purchases

None

Sand Party

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Refract free?
Refract is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sand Party free?
Sand Party is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Refract or Sand Party have ads?
Sand Party shows ads; Refract does not.
Which is updated more often, Refract or Sand Party?
Refract ships an update fortnightly, and Sand Party daily. Most recently, Refract was updated on October 31, 2026 and Sand Party on October 31, 2026.

Other comparisons