# Hoop Sort vs Water Sorter

Hoop Sort and Water Sorter both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Water Sorter's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hoop Sort's. Water Sorter also leads on ratings volume (30K vs 21) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Hoop Sort's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hoop Sort sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Water Sorter sells 6 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 Hoop Sort against 4.7 for Water Sorter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Water Sorter has 30K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Hoop Sort's written reviews are positive against 80% of Water Sorter's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hoop Sort | Water Sorter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoop-sort-stack-and-fill-3d/id1533428631/reviews) | [4.7 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-sorter/id6471265311/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **30K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **80.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#124** |
| Size | 28 MB | 308 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tapotap](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463158372) | [Gimica GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654487825) |

## What reviewers say

### Hoop Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoop-sort-stack-and-fill-3d/id1533428631)

A logic puzzle game where you sort colored hoops into their correct places. With over 5000 levels, you'll need to use strategy and limited moves to solve each challenge. Hints and skips are available for difficult stages.

**Highlights:** Color hoop sorting gameplay, Limited moves per level, Over 5000 challenging levels, Hint system for assistance, Level skipping option, Restart levels anytime

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Water Sorter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-sorter/id6471265311)

**Currently charting:** #124 Top Free · Casual, #127 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage in a soothing puzzle experience by sorting colored water into matching glasses. Tap to pour and strategically fill each container to complete levels in this charmingly challenging game.

**Highlights:** Color water sorting, Challenging yet soothing puzzles, Simple tap-to-pour mechanics, Level completion goals, Charming visual style

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Glass Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Undo Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Undo Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Glass Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Undo Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Glass Pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 💰 Ability to earn money
- 🌟 Great for passing time
- 👍 Variety of difficulty levels
- 🧠 Helps with memory and focus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty distinguishing similar colors (e.g., greens)
- ⏱️ Slow gameplay and animations
- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Level 48 on Easy mode is reportedly impossible to complete
- VPN detection issues preventing gameplay

**Requested features**

- Faster gameplay and ability to move multiple tubes at once
- More challenging and varied levels, especially at higher difficulties
- Customization options for colors and tube shapes
- Background audio playback support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hoop Sort free?

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

### Is Water Sorter free?

Water Sorter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hoop Sort or Water Sorter?

Hoop Sort and Water Sorter are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 21 and 30K ratings respectively.

### Do Hoop Sort or Water Sorter have ads?

Water Sorter shows ads; Hoop Sort does not.

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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.*