# Masking Print vs Sort Paint

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Masking Print at none against Sort Paint's 10. Masking Print also leads on ratings volume (8.6K vs 1.7K). Sort Paint's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 40%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sort Paint sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Masking Print asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Masking Print against 4.7 for Sort Paint. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Masking Print has 8.6K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Masking Print's written reviews are positive against 55% of Sort Paint's.

Masking Print ships an update monthly, Sort Paint every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Masking Print | Sort Paint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masking-print/id1534983936/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-paint-water-sorting-game/id6448793533/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.6K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | **55.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 303 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KAYAC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/315952203) | [Freeplay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232320673) |

## What reviewers say

### Masking Print

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masking-print/id1534983936)

Engage in a unique coloring puzzle experience by combining frames and ink to reveal intricate images. Decorate and sell your custom-designed T-shirts and other apparel with a variety of tools and patterns.

**Highlights:** Coloring puzzles with frames and ink, Design T-shirts, bags, and uniforms, Variety of painting tools, Multiple difficulty levels, Create and sell original apparel

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Fun and relaxing game
- 👍 Good for spatial relationships and problem-solving
- 🤩 Enjoyable time-killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Too many ads, disrupting gameplay
- 🔁 Levels start repeating after a certain point
- 🐛 Glitchy and crashes frequently
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to open or launch the app
- Issues with level progression and unlocks

**Requested features**

- More level variety and designs
- Option to purchase ad-free version
- Ability to unlock new tools and media
- Introduce coins/currency to buy items


### Sort Paint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-paint-water-sorting-game/id6448793533)

Engage in a unique puzzle experience by sorting colored liquids into vials to restore vibrant images. This calming game offers a refreshing twist on color-by-number mechanics, providing a relaxing way to solve riddles and bring pictures to life.

**Highlights:** Water sort liquids into vials, Color sort to restore images, Relaxing puzzle gameplay, Variety of picture themes, Hint and undo features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tickets Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tickets Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small coins pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Tickets Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium coins pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ultra coins pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great pictures and colors
- 🚀 Captivating and fun game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Levels not loading properly
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔒 Paid version still has ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game not loading after update
- Levels becoming unbeatable without ads

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Fix issues with last levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Masking Print free?

Masking Print is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sort Paint free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Masking Print or Sort Paint?

Sort Paint is rated higher. Masking Print averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while Sort Paint averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Masking Print or Sort Paint have ads?

Both Masking Print and Sort Paint show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Masking Print or Sort Paint?

Masking Print ships an update monthly, and Sort Paint every 5 weeks. Most recently, Masking Print was updated on October 23, 2026 and Sort Paint on October 30, 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.*