# Ball Sort vs Wooden Ball Sort

The clearest difference is rating: Wooden Ball Sort at 4.7 against Ball Sort's 1.0. Wooden Ball Sort also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (37 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Wooden Ball Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wooden Ball Sort has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ball Sort ships an update every 5 months, Wooden Ball Sort every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ball Sort | Wooden Ball Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-sort-calm-sorting/id1667244001/reviews) | **[4.7 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wooden-ball-sort/id6444409095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 118 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Calm Game Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650561947) | [Metajoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436156282) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Wooden Ball Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wooden-ball-sort/id6444409095)

Engage your mind with this addictive color ball sorting puzzle. Strategically move balls into tubes to match colors, offering a relaxing yet challenging brain teaser. Customize your experience with various skins and themes.

**Highlights:** Addictive color ball sorting gameplay, Thousands of challenging levels, Customizable ball and theme skins, Daily rewards and free spin, No time limits for critical thinking, Hints like Undo and Magic Wand

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ball Sort free?

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

### Is Wooden Ball Sort free?

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

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

Wooden Ball Sort is rated higher. Ball Sort averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Wooden Ball Sort averages 4.7 from 37 ratings.

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

Both Ball Sort and Wooden Ball Sort show ads.

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

Ball Sort ships an update every 5 months, and Wooden Ball Sort every 3 months. Most recently, Ball Sort was updated on October 8, 2026 and Wooden Ball Sort on October 27, 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.*