# Bubble Blitz vs Water Sort

The clearest difference is rating: Water Sort at 4.8 against Bubble Blitz's 4.1. Bubble Blitz's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 24 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Blitz sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Water Sort sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Water Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Blitz has 257 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bubble Blitz ships an update every 3 weeks, Water Sort every 24 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Blitz | Water Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-blitz/id587402728/reviews) | **[4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-sort-pouring-puzzle/id1590076185/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **257** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 75.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 24 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PlayQ Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/587402791) | [Vijay Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534991799) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Blitz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-blitz/id587402728)

Engage in fast-paced bubble-bursting action with this Match-3 shooter. Aim to pop as many bubbles as possible within a 60-second time limit to achieve new high scores and compete on weekly leaderboards. Features special power-ups and collectibles to enhance gameplay.

**Highlights:** 60-second bubble-popping challenges, Weekly leaderboards, Extreme Vortex and Lightning Bolt bubbles, Insane power-ups and special effects, Collect rare Juice bubbles, Play with friends and challenge scores, Cross-platform synchronization (iOS and Facebook)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 12,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| 42,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 66 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 94,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 143 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 175,000 Coins | $34.99 | one-time |
| 258 Gems | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive game
- 👍 Great graphics and sound effects
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay
- 🏆 Competitive against friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- ⏱️ Slow loading and performance issues
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases
- 🔌 Requires constant internet connection

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to log in through Facebook
- Purchased items not working or disappearing
- Game progress not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Update the game to support latest iOS versions
- Add offline play mode
- Improve Facebook integration and social features
- Introduce more levels and game modes


### Water Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-sort-pouring-puzzle/id1590076185)

A casual puzzle game where players sort colored water into bottles until all colors are matched. It offers thousands of unique levels with no time limits or penalties, providing a brain-training experience.

**Highlights:** Color sorting gameplay, Thousands of unique puzzles, Multiple difficulty levels, Undo feature, No time limits or penalties, Minimalist design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 20 Undo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Blitz free?

Bubble Blitz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Water Sort free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Blitz or Water Sort?

Water Sort is rated higher. Bubble Blitz averages 4.1 out of 5 from 257 ratings, while Water Sort averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.

### Do Bubble Blitz or Water Sort have ads?

Water Sort shows ads; Bubble Blitz does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Blitz or Water Sort?

Bubble Blitz ships an update every 3 weeks, and Water Sort every 24 months. Most recently, Bubble Blitz was updated on October 24, 2026 and Water Sort on October 24, 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.*