# Magic Sort! vs Stackcraft Go

The clearest difference is ads: Stackcraft Go at none against Magic Sort!'s shown. Stackcraft Go also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Magic Sort!'s advantage is ratings volume (668K vs 1) and chart position (#3 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Sort! sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Stackcraft Go sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stackcraft Go holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Sort! has 668K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Magic Sort! ships an update weekly, Stackcraft Go every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Sort! | Stackcraft Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (668K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-sort/id6499209744/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stackcraft-go/id6758623930/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **668K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 35.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 581 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grand Games A.Ş.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742757639) | [Jeremy Sellers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866238459) |

## 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, #17 Top Grossing · Casual, #20 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #31 Top Free, #31 Top Grossing · Games, #101 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


### Stackcraft Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stackcraft-go/id6758623930)

A logic-based puzzle game focused on sorting colored blocks into perfectly aligned stacks. It offers hundreds of handcrafted levels with no timers or pressure, rewarding careful planning and sequencing. Enjoy smooth animations and satisfying feedback, with optional hints and undo features.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of handcrafted levels, Block sorting by color, Limited buffer stacks for planning, No timers or pressure, Optional hints and undo, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Sort! free?

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

### Is Stackcraft Go free?

Stackcraft Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Sort! or Stackcraft Go?

Stackcraft Go is rated higher. Magic Sort! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 668K ratings, while Stackcraft Go averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Magic Sort! or Stackcraft Go have ads?

Magic Sort! shows ads; Stackcraft Go does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Sort! or Stackcraft Go?

Magic Sort! ships an update weekly, and Stackcraft Go every 3 days. Most recently, Magic Sort! was updated on October 13, 2026 and Stackcraft Go on September 21, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*