# Magic Bloom vs Ball sort!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ball sort! at 100% against Magic Bloom's 19%. Ball sort! also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.8). Magic Bloom's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Bloom sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Ball sort! sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ball sort! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 117 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Magic Bloom's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ball sort!'s.

Magic Bloom ships an update weekly, Ball sort! every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Bloom | Ball sort! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-bloom-sort-water/id6738402392/reviews) | **[4.5 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-sort-magic-sorting-game/id6749308119/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 57 | **117** |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 301 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sonat Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870470879) | [SOLO X](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463749290) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Bloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-bloom-sort-water/id6738402392)

Engage in a magical puzzle game where you sort colorful liquids into bottles. Earn stars by completing levels to cultivate and renovate an enchanted garden. Relax and sharpen your mind with vibrant visuals and calming gameplay.

**Highlights:** Sort colorful liquids, Renovate magic garden, Relaxing gameplay, Brain-teasing puzzles, Vibrant visuals, Tons of levels

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Seedling Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gold 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $8.99 | one-time |
| Sprout Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No ads, just fun | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold 3 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Enchanter Pack | $25.99 | one-time |
| Gold 4 | $31.99 | one-time |
| Botanist Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gold 5 | $55.99 | one-time |
| Bloomcaster Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Gold 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Ball sort!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-sort-magic-sorting-game/id6749308119)

Engage in a vibrant color-sorting puzzle game with thousands of levels. Strategically move balls to match colors, overcome unique bottle challenges, and earn rewards. Perfect for players of all ages seeking a relaxing yet brain-training experience.

**Highlights:** Color ball sorting puzzles, Thousands of challenging levels, Unique bottle mechanics (hidden, covered, fixed, plaster), Reward system with chests, Tools for solving tricky puzzles, Bright and colorful design

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Value Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Value Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Coin 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasures 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Choose one 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ordinary gift pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Choose one 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Regular Gift Pack 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ad free | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gold Coin 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Choose one 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Choose one 4 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Gold Coin 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ordinary Gift Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold Coin 4 | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Bloom free?

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

### Is Ball sort! free?

Ball sort! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Bloom or Ball sort!?

Ball sort! is rated higher. Magic Bloom averages 2.8 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Ball sort! averages 4.5 from 117 ratings.

### Do Magic Bloom or Ball sort! have ads?

Both Magic Bloom and Ball sort! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Bloom or Ball sort!?

Magic Bloom ships an update weekly, and Ball sort! every 4 weeks. Most recently, Magic Bloom was updated on October 8, 2026 and Ball sort! on October 9, 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.*