# Bead Sort vs Color Sort 3D

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Color Sort 3D at 68% against Bead Sort's 48%. Color Sort 3D also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Bead Sort's advantage is ratings volume (75K vs 2.8K) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bead Sort sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Color Sort 3D sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Color Sort 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bead Sort has 75K ratings behind it against 2.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Bead Sort's written reviews are positive against 68% of Color Sort 3D's.

Bead Sort ships an update weekly, Color Sort 3D fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bead Sort | Color Sort 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (75K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bead-sort/id1500802433/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-sort-3d-hoop-puzzle/id6444674771/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **75K** | 2.8K |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | **68.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 185 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Tripledot Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191319103) |

## 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


### Color Sort 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-sort-3d-hoop-puzzle/id6444674771)

Engage in a relaxing water sorting puzzle game. Pour colored water into bottles and tubes, using logic to match colors and fill containers. Offers a vast number of levels designed to reduce stress and provide color therapy.

**Highlights:** Water sorting puzzles, Ball sorting mechanics, Color matching, Bottle filling, Stress relief, Thousands of levels, Logic-based gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and fun gameplay
- 👍 Challenging and addictive
- 👍 Helps get users out of their own head
- 👍 Good for passing time or unwinding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads, even with VIP subscription
- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashing issues
- 🔒 Concerning privacy policy

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to progress past certain levels
- VIP subscription not removing all ads as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to skip or get hints for difficult levels
- Rewards or progression system for points
- Ad-free version available for purchase


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bead Sort free?

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

### Is Color Sort 3D free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bead Sort or Color Sort 3D?

Color Sort 3D is rated higher. Bead Sort averages 4.6 out of 5 from 75K ratings, while Color Sort 3D averages 4.8 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Bead Sort or Color Sort 3D have ads?

Both Bead Sort and Color Sort 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bead Sort or Color Sort 3D?

Bead Sort ships an update weekly, and Color Sort 3D fortnightly. Most recently, Bead Sort was updated on October 28, 2026 and Color Sort 3D 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.*