# Pool Ball Sort vs Ball Sort

The clearest difference is rating: Pool Ball Sort at 5.0 against Ball Sort's 1.0. Pool Ball Sort also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pool Ball Sort sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Ball Sort sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pool Ball Sort holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pool Ball Sort has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pool Ball Sort ships an update every 10 days, Ball Sort every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pool Ball Sort | Ball Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-ball-sort-color-puzzle/id1644651248/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-sort-calm-sorting/id1667244001/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 120 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TIGER GAMES JSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648641741) | [Calm Game Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650561947) |

## What reviewers say

### Pool Ball Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-ball-sort-color-puzzle/id1644651248)

This is a relaxing ball sorting puzzle game where you arrange colored balls into tubes. It features unique hints, an undo function, and customization options to personalize your gameplay experience. Progress is saved automatically, allowing you to play at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Hint system for difficult levels, Undo moves to correct mistakes, Score based on fewest steps, Extra tube for easier sorting, Automatic progress saving, Customizable themes, tubes, and balls, Avatar selection

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Interstitial Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Ball Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-sort-calm-sorting/id1667244001)

A relaxing puzzle game where players sort colored balls into tubes until all balls of the same color are together. It features a simple interface, no timers, and a focus on brain training and stress relief.

**Highlights:** Color ball sorting gameplay, No timer, Simple and flat UI, Designed levels, Easy to learn controls, Brain training, Stress relief

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| 800 coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1300 coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| 4000 coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| 6000 coins | $59.99 | one-time |
| 8000 coins | $79.99 | one-time |
| 10000 coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pool Ball Sort free?

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

### Is Ball Sort free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pool Ball Sort or Ball Sort?

Pool Ball Sort is rated higher. Pool Ball Sort averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Ball Sort averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pool Ball Sort or Ball Sort have ads?

Both Pool Ball Sort and Ball Sort show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pool Ball Sort or Ball Sort?

Pool Ball Sort ships an update every 10 days, and Ball Sort every 5 months. Most recently, Pool Ball Sort was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ball Sort on October 8, 2026.

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