Comparison

Bead Bash vs Mixtape Sort

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

Head to head
About

Bead Bash

Engage in a strategic bead-busting puzzle game where tapping groups of same-colored beads triggers chain reactions for massive scores. Compete on daily leaderboards and utilize unique power-ups to achieve explosive new high scores.

Highlights
  • Tap same-color beads for collisions
  • Chain reactions for massive score multipliers
  • Timed gameplay with 25 moves
  • Intense play with dynamic board
  • Daily leaderboards (local to international)
  • Unique power-ups
Features
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Ready for a new explosion of fun? Bead Bash combines the challenge of playing 3 moves ahead with the thrill of waves of collisions driving massive payoffs in high scores. Tap at least two same color beads to create a horizontal collision. Multiple collisions can start a chain reaction. Earn massive scores as each collision in a chain reaction produces a 10 folds increase in points. Features: • Original gameplay of creating collisions and cluster busting in a timed set of 25 moves in the free to play Lite Game. • Easy to learn and a challenge to master. The addiction of knowing you’ll get an explosive new high score if only you play one more time. • Intense Play as the board is alive making a move every 6 seconds. • Daily Dash Leaderboards - Local, state, national, international and friends leaderboards reset every 24 hours making each day a new challenge to reach the top. • Unique powerups deployed at the perfect moment can accelerate your game to thrilling heights for all to see on the leaderboards. Bead Bash Lite Game is free to play with the option to purchase Ad Free and Full Game Unlocks (35 moves & 2 powerups per game) or a Bundle of Ad Free and Full Game. Facebook: facebook.com/BeadBash/

About

Mixtape Sort

Features
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Welcome to Mixtape Sort, a relaxing and satisfying puzzle game inspired by retro cassette tapes and nostalgic music culture. Sort colorful cassette tapes into matching reels, organize the perfect mixtape collection, and enjoy a cozy puzzle experience with smooth tap-to-sort gameplay. Simple to play but challenging to master, Mixtape Sort combines relaxing sorting mechanics with satisfying visual feedback and nostalgic retro aesthetics. RELAXING SORTING GAMEPLAY Tap cassette reels and move them between tapes to group matching colors together. Plan your moves carefully and complete increasingly challenging puzzles. Whether you enjoy sorting games, relaxing puzzles, or retro-inspired experiences, Mixtape Sort delivers satisfying gameplay for all players. GAME FEATURES Retro Cassette Theme Enjoy colorful cassette tapes, vintage-inspired visuals, and nostalgic music vibes. Satisfying Sorting Mechanics Easy tap-to-sort controls with smooth and relaxing gameplay. Hundreds of Levels Fun and challenging puzzles with increasing difficulty. Clean Retro Visuals Stylized cassette designs with modern cozy aesthetics. Simple Controls Easy to learn and fun to master. Brain Training Fun Improve logic, focus, and problem-solving skills. HOW TO PLAY • Tap a cassette reel to select it • Move it to another cassette • Match all colors into one reel • Complete the puzzle to win WHY YOU’LL LOVE MIXTAPE SORT If you enjoy: • sorting games • relaxing puzzles • retro aesthetics • cozy casual games Then Mixtape Sort is the perfect game for you. Download now and enjoy a nostalgic sorting puzzle adventure.

Screenshots

Bead Bash4 screens
Mixtape Sort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mixtape Sort at none against Bead Bash's 10. Mixtape Sort also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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. Bead Bash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Mixtape Sort asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bead Bash ships an update every 2 months, Mixtape Sort monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bead Bash versus Mixtape Sort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBead BashMixtape Sort
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPuzzoo GamesSOFTOGRAPH LTD.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Bead Bash

One-time10
  • 200 Magic Wand Powerups$0.99
  • 200 Bomb Powerups$0.99
  • 200 Lightning Powerups$0.99
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  • Slow Game$1.99
  • 100 Powerups Combo$2.99
  • Full Game$2.99
  • Bundle$3.99
  • 200 Powerup Combo$4.99
  • Performance Kit$9.99
  • Premium Kit$19.99
None

Mixtape Sort

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bead Bash free?
Bead Bash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mixtape Sort free?
Mixtape Sort is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bead Bash or Mixtape Sort have ads?
Both Bead Bash and Mixtape Sort show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bead Bash or Mixtape Sort?
Bead Bash ships an update every 2 months, and Mixtape Sort monthly. Most recently, Bead Bash was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mixtape Sort on October 2, 2026.

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