# Ball Sort Puzzle® vs Match & Sort 3D

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Ball Sort Puzzle® at 233K against Match & Sort 3D's 1.5K. Match & Sort 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ball Sort Puzzle® sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Match & Sort 3D sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Ball Sort Puzzle® against 4.6 for Match & Sort 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ball Sort Puzzle® has 233K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 34% and 34% positive.

Ball Sort Puzzle® ships an update every 5 weeks, Match & Sort 3D every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ball Sort Puzzle® | Match & Sort 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (233K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-sort-puzzle/id1494648714/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-and-sort-3d/id1515994805/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **233K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | 34.3% of reviews | **34.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 234 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HM Games LLC FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882569974) | [AppTout](https://appshunter.io/developer/650869462) |

## What reviewers say

### Ball Sort Puzzle®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-sort-puzzle/id1494648714)

A challenging yet relaxing puzzle game where players sort colored balls into tubes. The goal is to group all balls of the same color together in a single tube. Enjoy hours of brain-teasing fun with simple one-finger controls and no time limits.

**Highlights:** Sort colored balls into tubes, One-finger control, No penalties or time limits, Relaxing brain-teasing gameplay, Restart levels if stuck

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 4 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 5 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 6 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and challenging
- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 💡 Mystery levels add interesting dynamic
- 🚀 Lots of levels and content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads cause freezing and crashing issues
- 🔋 Excessive ads even after paying to remove them
- 🐛 Paid version still has ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in the game
- 🔋 Ads disrupt audio playback

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes frequently
- Paid version does not remove all ads as promised
- Undo/extra tube features not working as expected
- Levels sometimes become unplayable after updates

**Requested features**

- Add more color themes and customization options
- Provide instructions and explanations for game mechanics
- Allow horizontal rotation of the game board
- Implement a hint system or level skip option
- Add a way to spend accumulated coins


### Match & Sort 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-and-sort-3d/id1515994805)

Engage in a captivating puzzle game where you search for hidden objects and match them to their designated boxes. Strategically sort household items and pack them for shipping, all while racing against the clock. Test your sorting and packing skills in this brain-teasing challenge.

**Highlights:** Find hidden objects, Match items to boxes, Sort household items, Pack items for shipping, Time-based puzzles, Use powerups

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 920 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| 4,350 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 💡 Enjoyable sorting mechanic
- 🚀 Bright and colorful visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔒 Issues with ad removal purchase
- ⏱️ Strict time limits can be frustrating
- 🐛 Crashes and progress loss issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Progress being reset unexpectedly
- Ads not being removed after purchase

**Requested features**

- Slower game speed option
- In-game shop to spend earned money
- Improved box sizing to fit items better


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ball Sort Puzzle® free?

Ball Sort Puzzle® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Match & Sort 3D free?

Match & Sort 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ball Sort Puzzle® or Match & Sort 3D?

Ball Sort Puzzle® is rated higher. Ball Sort Puzzle® averages 4.7 out of 5 from 233K ratings, while Match & Sort 3D averages 4.6 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Ball Sort Puzzle® or Match & Sort 3D have ads?

Both Ball Sort Puzzle® and Match & Sort 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ball Sort Puzzle® or Match & Sort 3D?

Ball Sort Puzzle® ships an update every 5 weeks, and Match & Sort 3D every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ball Sort Puzzle® was updated on November 5, 2026 and Match & Sort 3D on November 3, 2026.

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