# Marbles Classic vs Sort Wizard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sort Wizard at 92% against Marbles Classic's 0%. Sort Wizard also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months). Marbles Classic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sort Wizard sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Marbles Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sort Wizard holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sort Wizard has 643 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Marbles Classic's written reviews are positive against 92% of Sort Wizard's.

Marbles Classic ships an update every 10 months, Sort Wizard weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Marbles Classic | Sort Wizard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marbles-classic/id448200413/reviews) | **[4.8 (643 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-wizard/id6765560298/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **643** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 302 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Daniel Nations](https://appshunter.io/developer/372457872) | [PlayQ Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/587402791) |

## What reviewers say

### Marbles Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marbles-classic/id448200413)

A classic puzzle game where players remove marbles by matching adjacent colors. Achieve higher scores by selecting more marbles at once and aim for a Marbles bonus by finishing with few marbles left.

**Highlights:** Match adjacent marbles of the same color, Score higher with larger selections, Marbles bonus for finishing with few marbles, Tracks highest scores, Classic puzzle gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sort Wizard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-wizard/id6765560298)

Engage in a physics-driven puzzle game where you strategically sort glowing orbs onto a conveyor belt and into collection boxes. Enjoy a relaxing, timer-free experience with satisfying audiovisual feedback as you explore a magical castle.

**Highlights:** Physics-driven sorting mechanics, Conveyor belt strategy, No timer, play at your own pace, One-tap controls, ASMR-worthy audiovisual feedback, Chapter-based castle exploration

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sort Wizard Items | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $14.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $19.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $26.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $29.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $39.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $44.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $49.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $64.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $74.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $79.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $84.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $89.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $94.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marbles Classic free?

Marbles Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sort Wizard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Marbles Classic or Sort Wizard?

Sort Wizard is rated higher. Marbles Classic averages 3.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Sort Wizard averages 4.8 from 643 ratings.

### Do Marbles Classic or Sort Wizard have ads?

Sort Wizard shows ads; Marbles Classic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Marbles Classic or Sort Wizard?

Marbles Classic ships an update every 10 months, and Sort Wizard weekly. Most recently, Marbles Classic was updated on September 30, 2026 and Sort Wizard on October 20, 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.*