# Ball Match Lab vs Nut Sort Games

Ball Match Lab and Nut Sort Games both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Nut Sort Games's written reviews are positive against 64% of Ball Match Lab's. Ball Match Lab's advantage is ratings volume (57K vs 15K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ball Match Lab sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Nut Sort Games sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Ball Match Lab against 4.9 for Nut Sort Games. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57K and 15K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Ball Match Lab's written reviews are positive against 86% of Nut Sort Games's.

Ball Match Lab ships an update every 2 weeks, Nut Sort Games every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ball Match Lab | Nut Sort Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-match-lab/id6479984627/reviews) | **[4.9 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nut-sort-games-color-sorting/id6739414342/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57K** | 15K |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | **86.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 248 MB | 297 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HIGGS TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105222132) | [Guru Smart Holding Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499790773) |

## What reviewers say

### Ball Match Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-match-lab/id6479984627)

Engage in a brain-training puzzle where you sort colored balls into bottles. Strategically tap to move balls, ensuring each bottle contains only one color. Enjoy a relaxing, offline experience with numerous levels and no time limits.

**Highlights:** Color ball sorting puzzles, Brain training, Offline gameplay, Multiple unique levels, One-finger control, Hints available

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| $7.99 | $7.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Big | $9.99 | one-time |
| $14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Huge | $24.99 | one-time |
| $29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| $39.99 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging game
- 💡 Challenging levels
- 🤔 Helps with hand-eye coordination
- 🤩 Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 😡 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 🤑 Expensive in-app purchases
- 💸 Misleading advertising about no ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game cuts off prematurely
- Incorrect coin/currency tracking
- Compatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Option to purchase ad-free version
- Ability to earn in-game currency without ads
- Improved coin/currency management system


### Nut Sort Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nut-sort-games-color-sorting/id6739414342)

Engage in a relaxing color sorting puzzle game where you match nuts to their corresponding bolts. Sharpen your mind with over 15,000 levels, ASMR-inspired sounds, and strategic challenges. Progress by building your dream home with collected rewards.

**Highlights:** Color nut sorting, 15,000+ challenging levels, ASMR-inspired sounds & haptic feedback, Question Mark Mode for hidden nuts, Special strategic challenge levels, Helpful boosters (add bolt, undo), Home building progression

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Apprentice Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Craftsman Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Expert Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| VIP Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Package | $15.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $16.99 | one-time |
| Big Coin Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Super Coin Package | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mega Coin Package | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Lovely game
- 👍 Good
- 👍 Fun sorting game
- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Challenging


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ball Match Lab free?

Ball Match Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nut Sort Games free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ball Match Lab or Nut Sort Games?

Nut Sort Games is rated higher. Ball Match Lab averages 4.8 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while Nut Sort Games averages 4.9 from 15K ratings.

### Do Ball Match Lab or Nut Sort Games have ads?

Both Ball Match Lab and Nut Sort Games show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ball Match Lab or Nut Sort Games?

Ball Match Lab ships an update every 2 weeks, and Nut Sort Games every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ball Match Lab was updated on October 29, 2026 and Nut Sort Games on October 29, 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.*