# Balloon Triple Match vs Nut Sort

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Nut Sort at 189K against Balloon Triple Match's 53K. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Balloon Triple Match sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Nut Sort sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Balloon Triple Match against 4.8 for Nut Sort. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53K and 189K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Balloon Triple Match's written reviews are positive against 41% of Nut Sort's.

Balloon Triple Match ships an update every 2 weeks, Nut Sort fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Balloon Triple Match | Nut Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (53K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloon-triple-match-match-3d/id6475767221/reviews) | **[4.8 (189K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nut-sort-color-sorting-game/id6476144780/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 53K | **189K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.2% of reviews | **41.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 281 MB | 477 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HIGGS TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105222132) | [Tripledot Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191319103) |

## What reviewers say

### Balloon Triple Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloon-triple-match-match-3d/id6475767221)

Engage in a relaxing 3D matching puzzle game where you pair and pop colorful balloons. Train your brain and memory skills by sorting hidden objects and clearing levels. Enjoy challenging gameplay with satisfying visual effects, playable offline.

**Highlights:** Match 3D color balloons, Pop and eliminate pairs, Sort hidden objects, Brain training levels, Vivid 3D matching effects, Challenging gameplay, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rebuy Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasures 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack - Small | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Big | $7.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Huge | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating gameplay
- 🕰️ Relaxing and enjoyable time-passer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive and disruptive ads
- ⏱️ Ads interrupt gameplay and waste time
- 🤥 False advertising about no ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or resets progress
- Balloons/levels don't change over time

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad-free version
- Ability to play without time pressure
- More challenging and varied gameplay


### Nut Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nut-sort-color-sorting-game/id6476144780)

Engage in a relaxing puzzle game designed to relieve stress and anxiety. Sort colorful nuts into tubes by matching colors and ensuring sufficient space. Enjoy thousands of levels for a calming and inspiring experience.

**Highlights:** Stress and anxiety relief, Thousands of color combinations, Relaxing pour game mechanics, Broad range of levels, Intuitive tap-to-move controls

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| NoAds Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Starter Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Standard Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Expert Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads and ad interruptions
- 💰 Expensive subscription to remove ads
- 🔁 Repetitive and monotonous levels

**Reported bugs**

- Audio issues and sound bugs
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Inconsistent ad behavior and rewards

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize colors and backgrounds
- Leaderboards and achievements
- More level variety and difficulty progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Balloon Triple Match free?

Balloon Triple Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nut Sort free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Balloon Triple Match or Nut Sort?

Nut Sort is rated higher. Balloon Triple Match averages 4.8 out of 5 from 53K ratings, while Nut Sort averages 4.8 from 189K ratings.

### Do Balloon Triple Match or Nut Sort have ads?

Both Balloon Triple Match and Nut Sort show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Balloon Triple Match or Nut Sort?

Balloon Triple Match ships an update every 2 weeks, and Nut Sort fortnightly. Most recently, Balloon Triple Match was updated on November 9, 2026 and Nut Sort on November 9, 2026.

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