# Ball Sort Master vs Water Sort

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Ball Sort Master at 7K against Water Sort's 862. Water Sort's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 68%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ball Sort Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Water Sort sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Ball Sort Master against 4.9 for Water Sort. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ball Sort Master has 7K ratings behind it against 862, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Ball Sort Master's written reviews are positive against 79% of Water Sort's.

Ball Sort Master ships an update every 6 weeks, Water Sort every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ball Sort Master | Water Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-sort-master/id1583721059/reviews) | **[4.9 (862 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-sort-sort-color-puzzle/id1614576015/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7K** | 862 |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | **79.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tomasz Rusak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1196306625) | [Suga Technology Ltd (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1208921263) |

## What reviewers say

### Ball Sort Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-sort-master/id1583721059)

A relaxing and free puzzle game where you sort colored balls into tubes. Utilize hints, undo moves, and track your progress with detailed statistics. Customize your game experience with various themes and avatars.

**Highlights:** In-game hints for guidance, Undo last move functionality, Automatic game saving, Customizable themes and avatars, Detailed statistics tracking, Extra tube for easier sorting

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny box of coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small box of coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Box of coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP + BIG box of coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| BIG box of coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| HUGE box of coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| MEGA box of coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| GIGA box of coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Vibrant colors and design
- 🕹️ Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 📺 Minimal ads
- 🧠 Challenging but compelling
- 🧘‍♀️ Helps with focus and relaxation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Excessive ads and ad interruptions
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay with limited level variety
- 🔢 Unfair scoring system that penalizes efficient play
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💰 Ads even after purchasing ad-free version

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Levels resetting progress
- Ads not loading properly

**Requested features**

- More level and gameplay variations
- Ability to transfer progress across devices
- Option to move multiple balls of the same color at once
- Improved scoring system that rewards efficient play


### Water Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-sort-sort-color-puzzle/id1614576015)

A brain-training puzzle game where you sort colored water into matching bottles. Progress through increasingly challenging levels, using strategic pouring and helpful tools to succeed. Enjoy a relaxing, offline experience with no time limits.

**Highlights:** Tap to play interface, Multiple unique levels, Easy to learn, challenging to master, Offline play supported, No penalties or time limits, Use help for difficult levels

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 💡 Challenging levels that test your brain
- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Helps with memory and focus
- 👍 Great for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Too many ads, especially after each level
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes for some users
- 🚫 Paid option to remove ads doesn't always work

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes for some users
- Paid ad-free option doesn't always work as expected

**Requested features**

- Reduce the number of ads
- Improve the reliability of the ad-free purchase
- Add a dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ball Sort Master free?

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

### Is Water Sort free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ball Sort Master or Water Sort?

Water Sort is rated higher. Ball Sort Master averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while Water Sort averages 4.9 from 862 ratings.

### Do Ball Sort Master or Water Sort have ads?

Both Ball Sort Master and Water Sort show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ball Sort Master or Water Sort?

Ball Sort Master ships an update every 6 weeks, and Water Sort every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ball Sort Master was updated on November 7, 2026 and Water Sort on November 7, 2026.

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