# 9UP ! vs Ball Blast Color Sort

The clearest difference is rating: Ball Blast Color Sort at 4.0 against 9UP !'s 3.4. Ball Blast Color Sort also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). 9UP !'s advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 9UP ! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Ball Blast Color Sort sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ball Blast Color Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 9UP ! has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

9UP ! ships an update every 2 months, Ball Blast Color Sort daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 9UP ! | Ball Blast Color Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9up/id1497107893/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-blast-color-sort/id6786131039/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 203 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Lootcopter Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1388412679) | [Seagull Game](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874789785) |

## What reviewers say

### 9UP !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9up/id1497107893)

Engage in a strategic multiplayer board game where you race against opponents to claim areas with unique shapes. Fill large squares to gain an advantage or strategically place the final piece to seize control. Experience challenging yet accessible gameplay that tests your logic and speed.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer gameplay, Strategic area control, Unique shape mechanics, Offline play, Time-based challenges, Brainstorming puzzles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Energy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Unlimited Energy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Subscription | $17.99 | one-time |


### Ball Blast Color Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-blast-color-sort/id6786131039)

Engage in a calming yet stimulating puzzle experience featuring satisfying chain reactions. This game offers a unique challenge as you sort colors.

**Highlights:** Relaxing gameplay, Challenging puzzles, Satisfying chain reactions, Color sorting mechanics

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 9UP ! free?

9UP ! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ball Blast Color Sort free?

Ball Blast Color Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 9UP ! or Ball Blast Color Sort?

Ball Blast Color Sort is rated higher. 9UP ! averages 3.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Ball Blast Color Sort averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 9UP ! or Ball Blast Color Sort have ads?

Both 9UP ! and Ball Blast Color Sort show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 9UP ! or Ball Blast Color Sort?

9UP ! ships an update every 2 months, and Ball Blast Color Sort daily. Most recently, 9UP ! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ball Blast Color Sort on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*