# Magic Sort! vs Water Jam

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Magic Sort! at 703K against Water Jam's 9.4K. Magic Sort! also leads on chart position (#3 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Water Jam's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 35%). On price, rating, 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 sells 11 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 4.9 for Water Jam. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Sort! has 703K ratings behind it against 9.4K, 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 58% of Water Jam's.

Magic Sort! ships an update every 8 days, Water Jam fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Sort! | Water Jam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (703K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-sort/id6499209744/reviews) | **[4.9 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-jam-3d-color-sort-game/id6749558327/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **703K** | 9.4K |
| Positive reviews | 35.1% of reviews | **57.9% 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** | — |
| Size | 589 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grand Games A.Ş.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742757639) | [Bobodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803062911) |

## 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, #13 Top Free, #13 Top Grossing · Casual, #14 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #26 Top Grossing · Games, #81 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-jam-3d-color-sort-game/id6749558327)

This creative puzzle game reinvents classic water sorting with uniquely designed bottles. Enjoy brain-teasing challenges and a visually delightful experience as you sort colored liquids. Play at your own pace with no time limits or penalties.

**Highlights:** Unique bottle designs, Classic color sorting gameplay, Challenging levels, Visually delightful graphics, Relaxing and stress-relieving, No time limits or penalties

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Removes Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads permanently | $5.99 | one-time |
| Removes Ads & 500coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 3500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| 18000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Sort! free?

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

### Is Water Jam free?

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

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

Water Jam is rated higher. Magic Sort! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 703K ratings, while Water Jam averages 4.9 from 9.4K ratings.

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

Both Magic Sort! and Water Jam show ads.

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

Magic Sort! ships an update every 8 days, and Water Jam fortnightly. Most recently, Magic Sort! was updated on October 25, 2026 and Water Jam on October 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.*