Cup Shuffle vs Sand Bricks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cup Shuffle
Test your kinetic vision with this straightforward game. It challenges your ability to track moving objects and predict their paths.
- Kinetic vision testing
- Simple gameplay
- Object tracking challenges
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Cup Shuffle is a simple game. Test your kinetic vision!
Sand Bricks
Engage in a unique puzzle game where falling blocks transform into soothing sand. Experience satisfying visuals and gameplay with two distinct modes for endless fun or challenging progression.
- Falling blocks transform into sand
- Mesmerizing sand dissolving effect
- Level Mode with challenges
- Endless Mode for continuous play
- Relaxing and mentally stimulating gameplay
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Welcome to Sand Bricks - The Mesmerizing Puzzle Experience! Get ready to dive into a uniquely satisfying world of sand-filled fun! If you love Sandtris, this one's for you! -Innovative Gameplay: Arrange the falling blocks with a twist! Watch them magically transform into soothing sand as they touch the ground. -Ultimate Satisfaction: Experience the mesmerizing feeling of the sand slowly dissolving away - it's oddly satisfying and utterly addictive! -Two Exciting Modes: Play through challenging levels in "Level Mode," or enjoy endless sand-dropping in the thrilling "Endless Mode." -Relaxing yet Challenging: Dive into a delightful puzzle experience that is both calming and mentally stimulating. Ready to let the sand flow? Download Sand Bricks now and satisfy your craving for relaxing puzzles!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cup Shuffle at 100% against Sand Bricks's 12%. Cup Shuffle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). Sand Bricks's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 6). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. Sand Bricks sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Cup Shuffle asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cup Shuffle holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sand Bricks has 5.6K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Cup Shuffle's written reviews are positive against 12% of Sand Bricks's.
Cup Shuffle ships an update every 5 months, Sand Bricks fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cup Shuffle | Sand Bricks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6 ratings) — better | 4.5 (5.6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 11.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 5.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 189 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shintaro Morikawa | RUBY OYUN VE YAZILIM DANISMANLIK SANAYI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI |
Customer experience
Cup Shuffle
Sand Bricks
Bugs and requests
Cup Shuffle
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Sand Bricks
Reported bugs
3 issues- Blocks not responding correctly
- Levels resetting unexpectedly
- Crashes and freezes
Requested features
4 requests- Offline mode
- More level variety
- Customization options
- Improved ad placement
In-app purchases
Cup Shuffle
No in-app purchases
Sand Bricks
- Small Coin Pack$1.99
- Small Ticket Pack$2.99
- Coin Pack 2$3.99
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- No Ads$4.99
- Special Offer$5.99
- No Ads$6.99
- Medium Ticket Pack$6.99
- Medium Coin Pack$7.99
- Special Offer$8.99
- Starter Pack$9.99
- Special Offer$9.99
- Sandmazing Pack$19.99
- Large Coin Pack$29.99
- Sandtastic Pack$39.99
