# Magic Sort! vs Hole It 3D

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Magic Sort! at 713K against Hole It 3D's 30K. Magic Sort! also leads on chart position (#3 vs #42) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Sort! sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Hole It 3D sells 17 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 — 4.7 for Magic Sort! against 4.7 for Hole It 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Sort! has 713K ratings behind it against 30K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Magic Sort!'s written reviews are positive against 29% of Hole It 3D's.

Magic Sort! ships an update every 8 days, Hole It 3D fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Sort! | Hole It 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (713K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-sort/id6499209744/reviews) | **[4.7 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hole-it-3d/id6740699102/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **713K** | 30K |
| Positive reviews | **35.1% of reviews** | 29.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | #42 |
| Size | 589 MB | 498 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Grand Games A.Ş.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742757639) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Sort!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-sort/id6499209744)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Games, #3 Top Free · Casual, #3 Top Free · Puzzle, #10 Top Free, #18 Top Grossing · Casual, #18 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #35 Top Grossing · Games, #82 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Engage in a captivating water sorting puzzle game. Strategically pour colored water between bottles to match and organize each hue. Utilize magical tools and boosts to overcome increasingly complex challenges in this visually stunning brain teaser.

**Highlights:** Color water sorting puzzles, Strategic pouring mechanics, Undo and Shuffle tools, Challenging levels, Vivid color splashes, Magic boosts and ingredients

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 0.99$ | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Portal 1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 2.99$ | $2.99 | one-time |
| Apprentice Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Endless Portal 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Endless Portal 5.99 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 9.99$ | $9.99 | one-time |
| Magician Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Endless Portal 9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Sorcerer Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 49.99$ | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mage Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Wizard Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Appealing visuals and colors
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating gameplay
- 🕰️ Relaxing and soothing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Monetization issues and paywall
- 🎰 Levels based on luck rather than skill
- 🔄 Repetitive and recycled levels
- 🚫 Inability to use available tools/boosters
- ⏰ Long wait times to replenish lives

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect or unexpected in-app purchases
- Levels becoming impossible to complete

**Requested features**

- Colorblind accessibility options
- More challenging and varied levels
- Ability to use tools/boosters when needed
- Fairer progression system without paywalls


### Hole It 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hole-it-3d/id6740699102)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Grossing · Casual, #50 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #125 Top Grossing · Games, #136 Top Free · Puzzle, #143 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Control a powerful black hole to solve colorful puzzles by swallowing specific objects. This brain game offers satisfying gameplay with unique challenges, requiring strategic thinking to clear levels and grow your hole.

**Highlights:** Unique puzzle mechanics, Satisfying object collection, Vibrant and colorful worlds, Easy one-finger controls, Strategic item swallowing, Brain-teasing challenges

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Giant Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins | $54.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Sort! free?

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

### Is Hole It 3D free?

Hole It 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Sort! or Hole It 3D?

Hole It 3D is rated higher. Magic Sort! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 713K ratings, while Hole It 3D averages 4.7 from 30K ratings.

### Do Magic Sort! or Hole It 3D have ads?

Both Magic Sort! and Hole It 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Sort! or Hole It 3D?

Magic Sort! ships an update every 8 days, and Hole It 3D fortnightly. Most recently, Magic Sort! was updated on October 31, 2026 and Hole It 3D on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Magic Sort! or Hole It 3D?

Magic Sort! currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and Hole It 3D at #42. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*