# Bead Sort vs Ball Sort Puzzle

The clearest difference is rating: Ball Sort Puzzle at 4.8 against Bead Sort's 4.6. Ball Sort Puzzle also leads on chart position (#83 vs unranked). Bead Sort's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bead Sort sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ball Sort Puzzle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ball Sort Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75K and 163K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Bead Sort's written reviews are positive against 41% of Ball Sort Puzzle's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bead Sort ships an update weekly, Ball Sort Puzzle every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bead Sort | Ball Sort Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (75K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bead-sort/id1500802433/reviews) | **[4.8 (163K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-sort-puzzle-color-game/id1625097467/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 75K | **163K** |
| Positive reviews | **48.1% of reviews** | 40.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#83** |
| Size | 185 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Guru Smart Holding Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499790773) |

## What reviewers say

### Bead Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bead-sort/id1500802433)

Engage in a relaxing sorting experience by placing beads into their corresponding colored bins. This game is perfect for those who enjoy tidying and organizing tasks.

**Highlights:** Sort beads into matching colored bins, Relaxing gameplay, Tidy and organize, Intuitive controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and calming
- 🎨 Satisfying color sorting
- 💤 Helps with sleep issues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🎨 Color similarity issues for colorblind users

**Reported bugs**

- Beads getting stuck or flying out of containers
- App crashes or freezes after updates

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels
- Ability to customize sorting containers
- Wider variety of sorting objects


### Ball Sort Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-sort-puzzle-color-game/id1625097467)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Free · Casual, #90 Top Free · Puzzle, #178 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

This color sorting game offers a relaxing and addictive challenge to sharpen your cognitive skills. Strategically sort colored balls into bottles of the same color, requiring foresight and planning. Enjoy thousands of levels with no time limits or penalties, perfect for a mindful distraction.

**Highlights:** Thousands of challenging levels, Intuitive tap controls, No timer or penalties, Undo and add bottle options, Offline gameplay, Brain training and stress relief

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Relaxing and challenging game
- 🧠 Helps keep the mind sharp
- 🌈 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😡 Too many ads, even after paying to remove them
- ⏱️ Ads are too long and disrupt gameplay
- 💰 Paid ad removal is overpriced

**Reported bugs**

- Ads get stuck and cannot be closed
- Game freezes or crashes after watching ads

**Requested features**

- More customization options for balls, tubes, and backgrounds
- Ability to earn and spend in-game currency
- Difficulty levels that increase more gradually


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bead Sort free?

Bead Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ball Sort Puzzle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bead Sort or Ball Sort Puzzle?

Ball Sort Puzzle is rated higher. Bead Sort averages 4.6 out of 5 from 75K ratings, while Ball Sort Puzzle averages 4.8 from 163K ratings.

### Do Bead Sort or Ball Sort Puzzle have ads?

Both Bead Sort and Ball Sort Puzzle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bead Sort or Ball Sort Puzzle?

Bead Sort ships an update weekly, and Ball Sort Puzzle every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bead Sort was updated on October 27, 2026 and Ball Sort Puzzle on October 27, 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.*