# Sort Balls vs Ball Match Lab

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sort Balls at none against Ball Match Lab's 15. Ball Match Lab's advantage is ratings volume (57K vs 18K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ball Match Lab sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Sort Balls asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sort Balls against 4.8 for Ball Match Lab. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18K and 57K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Sort Balls's written reviews are positive against 65% of Ball Match Lab's.

Sort Balls ships an update every 3 weeks, Ball Match Lab every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sort Balls | Ball Match Lab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-balls-sorting-puzzle/id1587863126/reviews) | **[4.8 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-match-lab/id6479984627/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18K | **57K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.0% of reviews** | 64.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 293 MB | 248 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hypercell Teknoloji Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6820112887) | [HIGGS TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105222132) |

## What reviewers say

### Sort Balls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-balls-sorting-puzzle/id1587863126)

Engage your mind with this addictive color sorting puzzle. Arrange colored balls into tubes so that all balls of the same color are grouped together. Enjoy a relaxing yet challenging experience with simple controls and no time limits.

**Highlights:** Color ball sorting, Tube arrangement puzzle, One-finger control, No time limit, Brain exercise

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 🧠 Brain stimulating
- 🤩 Great gameplay
- 😊 Relaxing and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Too many ads
- 🤬 Ads disrupt gameplay
- 🤔 Not as advertised

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Inability to progress due to ads

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off ads
- More game modes or levels


### Ball Match Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-match-lab/id6479984627)

Engage in a brain-training puzzle where you sort colored balls into bottles. Strategically tap to move balls, ensuring each bottle contains only one color. Enjoy a relaxing, offline experience with numerous levels and no time limits.

**Highlights:** Color ball sorting puzzles, Brain training, Offline gameplay, Multiple unique levels, One-finger control, Hints available

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| $7.99 | $7.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Big | $9.99 | one-time |
| $14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Huge | $24.99 | one-time |
| $29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| $39.99 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging game
- 💡 Challenging levels
- 🤔 Helps with hand-eye coordination
- 🤩 Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 😡 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 🤑 Expensive in-app purchases
- 💸 Misleading advertising about no ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game cuts off prematurely
- Incorrect coin/currency tracking
- Compatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Option to purchase ad-free version
- Ability to earn in-game currency without ads
- Improved coin/currency management system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sort Balls free?

Sort Balls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ball Match Lab free?

Ball Match Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sort Balls or Ball Match Lab?

Ball Match Lab is rated higher. Sort Balls averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Ball Match Lab averages 4.8 from 57K ratings.

### Do Sort Balls or Ball Match Lab have ads?

Both Sort Balls and Ball Match Lab show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sort Balls or Ball Match Lab?

Sort Balls ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ball Match Lab every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sort Balls was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ball Match Lab on November 1, 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.*