Comparison

Ball Sort Star vs SumX

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ball Sort Star

Engage in a challenging color-sorting puzzle game with adjustable difficulty and helpful tools. Enjoy a private, offline experience with various ball set options, including number and symbol modes for accessibility. This game offers a solvable puzzle experience with unlimited undo functionality.

Highlights
  • Adjustable difficulty
  • Multi-move single tap
  • Auto-move balls
  • Unlimited undo
  • Colorblind accessible ball sets
  • Offline play
  • Dark mode
Features
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Free, no in-app purchases, no money ever 100% ad-sponsored (and not too many) Beat moves target or solve without help -> no ads All puzzles guaranteed solvable User-selectable difficulty Multi-move same color balls with single tap Auto-move balls if destination obvious Hints, unlimited undo, undo until solvable Shows movable balls, receptive tubes, dead-ends Ball sets: colors, numbers (for colorblind), symbols Playable offline, supports dark mode for night play Maximum privacy, collects no data linked to you Indonesia Game Rating System (IGRS): 3+

About

SumX

Features
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SumX: The Daily Math Grid & Brain Training Sharpen your mind with SumX, the addictive daily math puzzle designed for speed and logic. If you love Sudoku, Wordle, or mental math challenges, SumX is your new morning ritual. Find the target number, spot the patterns, and climb the leaderboard. [HOW TO PLAY] The Target: Every grid has a unique target number. Build Your Solution: Tap numbers and operators (+ or ×) to reach the goal. Beat the Clock: You have 3 minutes! How many solutions can you find? Speed Bonus: Earn extra points for finishing early with our time-saver bonus. [WHY SUMX?] Daily Mental Workout: A fresh math grid every day to keep your brain agile. Private Groups: Create a group, share your Group Code, and compete on a private leaderboard with friends and family. Analyze & Learn: Missed a solution? Use "Show Missing" to see overlooked patterns in red. Track Progress: Detailed stats to monitor your arithmetic speed and cognitive growth. [PERFECT FOR] Fans of logic puzzles and number games. Students practicing mental math and multiplication. Adults looking for a quick, 3-minute brain teaser.

Screenshots

Ball Sort Star4 screens
SumX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SumX at every 5 days against Ball Sort Star's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ball Sort Star ships an update monthly, SumX every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Ball Sort Star versus SumX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBall Sort StarSumX
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWildcrest AssociatesSumX Games LTD.

In-app purchases

None

Ball Sort Star

No in-app purchases

None

SumX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ball Sort Star free?
Ball Sort Star is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SumX free?
SumX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ball Sort Star or SumX have ads?
Both Ball Sort Star and SumX show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ball Sort Star or SumX?
Ball Sort Star ships an update monthly, and SumX every 5 days. Most recently, Ball Sort Star was updated on November 4, 2026 and SumX on November 5, 2026.

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