# Elevator Sorting vs Ball Match Lab

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ball Match Lab at 64% against Elevator Sorting's 32%. Ball Match Lab also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (51K vs 16K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elevator Sorting sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Ball Match Lab sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ball Match Lab holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16K and 51K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Elevator Sorting's written reviews are positive against 64% of Ball Match Lab's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elevator Sorting | Ball Match Lab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elevator-sorting/id1640717308/reviews) | **[4.8 (51K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-match-lab/id6479984627/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16K | **51K** |
| Positive reviews | 32.0% of reviews | **63.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 231 MB | 248 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Coco Play](https://appshunter.io/developer/654657050) | [HIGGS TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105222132) |

## What reviewers say

### Elevator Sorting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elevator-sorting/id1640717308)

Strategically move avatars of the same color to their correct floors in this challenging puzzle game. Think ahead to solve mind-blowing levels and enjoy a relaxing yet brain-stimulating experience with colorful graphics and easy-to-learn mechanics.

**Highlights:** Move people to correct floors, Match avatars by color, Strategic puzzle solving, Progressively harder levels, Relaxing gameplay, Colorful graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fail Revive | $0.99 | one-time |
| NoAds Day Limited | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Vip Pack No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating gameplay
- ⏱️ Good time-passing game
- 👍 Fun and relaxing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Too many intrusive ads
- 🔪 Unnecessary violent levels
- 🤔 Unclear purpose of collected coins
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Repetitive levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Levels resetting to start
- Glitches with elevator movement

**Requested features**

- Option to skip violent levels
- Ability to spend collected coins
- More challenging and varied levels
- Paid version to remove ads


### 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 Elevator Sorting free?

Elevator Sorting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ball Match Lab free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Elevator Sorting or Ball Match Lab?

Ball Match Lab is rated higher. Elevator Sorting averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Ball Match Lab averages 4.8 from 51K ratings.

### Do Elevator Sorting or Ball Match Lab have ads?

Both Elevator Sorting and Ball Match Lab show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Elevator Sorting or Ball Match Lab?

Elevator Sorting ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ball Match Lab every 2 weeks. Most recently, Elevator Sorting was updated on September 25, 2026 and Ball Match Lab on September 26, 2026.

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