# Beat 14 vs Sort Balls

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sort Balls at none against Beat 14's 7. Sort Balls also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (18K vs 117). Beat 14's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 72%). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beat 14 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Sort Balls asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Beat 14 against 4.7 for Sort Balls. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sort Balls has 18K ratings behind it against 117, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Beat 14's written reviews are positive against 72% of Sort Balls's.

Beat 14 ships an update every 6 months, Sort Balls every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beat 14 | Sort Balls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-14/id1174219169/reviews) | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-balls-sorting-puzzle/id1587863126/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 117 | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.1% of reviews** | 72.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 216 MB | 293 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Metajoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436156282) | [Hypercell Teknoloji Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6820112887) |

## What reviewers say

### Beat 14

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-14/id1174219169)

A new puzzle game challenges you to create the number 14 using Hexa blocks. Enjoy this simple, beautiful, and endless mini-game experience.

**Highlights:** Create the number 14, Hexa block puzzles, Endless gameplay, Simple and beautiful design

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 40000 Coins | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Addictive gameplay
- 🧠 Good for brain exercise
- 👍 Fun for all ages
- ✨ Unique concept
- 🖼️ Clear graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Too many ads
- 🤔 Unclear instructions
- 💸 Paid for no ads, still have ads
- 🚫 Ads not suitable for children
- 📉 In-app purchase issues

**Reported bugs**

- App quits immediately on startup after update
- Paid for coins, not credited
- Game freezes and cannot progress
- Ads persist after payment to remove them

**Requested features**

- Improve game instructions clarity
- Fix persistent ads after payment
- Address inappropriate ad content for children
- Resolve in-app purchase credit issues
- Update app for compatibility with older devices


### Sort Balls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-balls-sorting-puzzle/id1587863126)

Engage your mind with this addictive color sorting puzzle. Arrange colored balls into tubes so that all balls of the same color are grouped together. Enjoy a relaxing yet challenging experience with simple controls and no time limits.

**Highlights:** Color ball sorting, Tube arrangement puzzle, One-finger control, No time limit, Brain exercise

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 🧠 Brain stimulating
- 🤩 Great gameplay
- 😊 Relaxing and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Too many ads
- 🤬 Ads disrupt gameplay
- 🤔 Not as advertised

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Inability to progress due to ads

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off ads
- More game modes or levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beat 14 free?

Beat 14 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sort Balls free?

Sort Balls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Beat 14 or Sort Balls?

Sort Balls is rated higher. Beat 14 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Sort Balls averages 4.7 from 18K ratings.

### Do Beat 14 or Sort Balls have ads?

Both Beat 14 and Sort Balls show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beat 14 or Sort Balls?

Beat 14 ships an update every 6 months, and Sort Balls every 3 weeks. Most recently, Beat 14 was updated on October 20, 2026 and Sort Balls on October 23, 2026.

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