# Magic Sort! vs Water Jam Sort

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Magic Sort! at 639K against Water Jam Sort's 14K. Magic Sort! also leads on chart position (#4 vs unranked). Water Jam Sort's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Sort! sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Water Jam Sort sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Water Jam Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Sort! has 639K ratings behind it against 14K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Magic Sort!'s written reviews are positive against 39% of Water Jam Sort's.

Magic Sort! ships an update weekly, Water Jam Sort fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Sort! | Water Jam Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (639K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-sort/id6499209744/reviews) | **[4.9 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-jam-sort-match-puzzle/id6748601081/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **639K** | 14K |
| Positive reviews | 35.1% of reviews | **38.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 601 MB | 305 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grand Games A.Ş.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742757639) | [Ladaneta Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862026785) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Sort!

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Free · Casual, #5 Top Free · Puzzle, #9 Top Free · Games, #15 Top Grossing · Casual, #17 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #31 Top Grossing · Games, #54 Top Free, #94 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


### Water Jam Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-jam-sort-match-puzzle/id6748601081)

Engage in a vibrant color sorting puzzle game. Pour, match, and strategically use magic bottles to untangle colorful liquids. Enjoy a relaxing yet mentally stimulating experience with a global leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Color pouring and sorting, Magic bottle mechanics, Global leaderboard, Brain-stretching puzzles, Bright, cheerful visuals

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Big Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Coin 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Giant Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Sort! free?

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

### Is Water Jam Sort free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic Sort! or Water Jam Sort?

Water Jam Sort is rated higher. Magic Sort! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 639K ratings, while Water Jam Sort averages 4.9 from 14K ratings.

### Do Magic Sort! or Water Jam Sort have ads?

Both Magic Sort! and Water Jam Sort show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Sort! or Water Jam Sort?

Magic Sort! ships an update weekly, and Water Jam Sort fortnightly. Most recently, Magic Sort! was updated on September 26, 2026 and Water Jam Sort on September 25, 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.*