# Nuts And Bolts Sort vs Ball sort!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ball sort! at 100% against Nuts And Bolts Sort's 52%. Nuts And Bolts Sort's advantage is ratings volume (74K vs 117) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nuts And Bolts Sort sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Ball sort! sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nuts And Bolts Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nuts And Bolts Sort has 74K ratings behind it against 117, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Nuts And Bolts Sort's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ball sort!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Nuts And Bolts Sort ships an update every 8 days, Ball sort! every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nuts And Bolts Sort | Ball sort! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (74K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuts-and-bolts-sort/id6470773609/reviews)** | [4.5 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-sort-magic-sorting-game/id6749308119/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **74K** | 117 |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 607 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GOODROID,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/951688937) | [SOLO X](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463749290) |

## What reviewers say

### Nuts And Bolts Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuts-and-bolts-sort/id6470773609)

This puzzle game challenges you to sort nuts and bolts by size and color.  Strategically move pieces to match them, with simple one-finger controls and no time limits. Restart levels freely if you get stuck.

**Highlights:** Mind-stimulating puzzle challenge, Rearrange nuts and bolts, Stacking based on size and color match, One-finger controls, Restart levels freely, No harsh penalties or time constraints

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| STARTER PACK | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin_01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| LIMITED OFFER | $2.99 | one-time |
| BEGINER PACK | $5.29 | one-time |
| NO ADS | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin_02 | $8.59 | one-time |
| SPECIAL OFFER | $9.90 | one-time |
| BASIC PACK | $9.90 | one-time |
| Coin_03 | $16.49 | one-time |
| EXPERT PACK | $19.90 | one-time |
| MASTER PACK | $52.90 | one-time |
| LEGEND PACK | $99.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- 🕰️ Relaxing gameplay
- 📚 Helps with memory and concentration
- 👍 Easy to understand and use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many ads
- 🚫 False advertising about no ads
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔒 Difficulty progressing without in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Ads freezing the game
- Game restarting from the beginning unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad-free version
- Increased difficulty levels over time
- Ability to save progress and resume later


### Ball sort!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-sort-magic-sorting-game/id6749308119)

Engage in a vibrant color-sorting puzzle game with thousands of levels. Strategically move balls to match colors, overcome unique bottle challenges, and earn rewards. Perfect for players of all ages seeking a relaxing yet brain-training experience.

**Highlights:** Color ball sorting puzzles, Thousands of challenging levels, Unique bottle mechanics (hidden, covered, fixed, plaster), Reward system with chests, Tools for solving tricky puzzles, Bright and colorful design

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Value Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Value Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Coin 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasures 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Choose one 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ordinary gift pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Choose one 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Regular Gift Pack 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ad free | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gold Coin 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Choose one 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Choose one 4 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Gold Coin 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ordinary Gift Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold Coin 4 | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nuts And Bolts Sort free?

Nuts And Bolts 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, Nuts And Bolts Sort or Ball sort!?

Nuts And Bolts Sort is rated higher. Nuts And Bolts Sort averages 4.7 out of 5 from 74K ratings, while Ball sort! averages 4.5 from 117 ratings.

### Do Nuts And Bolts Sort or Ball sort! have ads?

Both Nuts And Bolts Sort and Ball sort! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nuts And Bolts Sort or Ball sort!?

Nuts And Bolts Sort ships an update every 8 days, and Ball sort! every 4 weeks. Most recently, Nuts And Bolts Sort was updated on October 19, 2026 and Ball sort! on October 14, 2026.

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