# Nuts Sort vs Ball sort!

Nuts Sort and Ball sort! both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Ball sort!'s written reviews are positive against 65% of Nuts Sort's. Nuts Sort's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 117). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nuts Sort sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Ball sort! sells 15 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 — 4.6 for Nuts Sort against 4.5 for Ball sort!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nuts Sort has 16K ratings behind it against 117, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Nuts Sort's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ball sort!'s.

Nuts Sort ships an update every 2 weeks, Ball sort! every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nuts Sort | Ball sort! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuts-sort/id6741785649/reviews)** | [4.5 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-sort-magic-sorting-game/id6749308119/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 117 |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 307 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aged Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482887934) | [SOLO X](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463749290) |

## What reviewers say

### Nuts Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuts-sort/id6741785649)

Engage in a satisfying color sorting puzzle game designed to relax your mind and sharpen your cognitive skills. Drag and drop nuts to match colors, progressing through increasingly challenging levels. Enjoy a minimalist design and family-friendly fun with scientifically proven benefits.

**Highlights:** Color sorting puzzle gameplay, Drag & drop controls, Progressive brain challenges, Minimalist zen design, Family-friendly fun, Speed Run Mode, Daily Sorting Quest

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Common VIP | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Super VIP | $8.99 | per month |
| Discount_Gift_1001 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rocket 02 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin 1000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Gift | $5.89 | one-time |
| Coin 5000 | $5.89 | one-time |
| Normal Gift 01 | $5.89 | one-time |
| Limited Gift 01 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Doublecoin 5000 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin 10000 | $8.89 | one-time |
| Doublecoin 10000 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Normal Gift 02 | $38.90 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and exciting game
- 🧠 Helps with thinking
- 🕹️ Relaxing and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Too many ads
- 🐛 Needs more screws at a faster pace

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels
- Faster pace


### 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 Nuts Sort free?

Nuts Sort 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, Nuts Sort or Ball sort!?

Nuts Sort is rated higher. Nuts Sort averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Ball sort! averages 4.5 from 117 ratings.

### Do Nuts Sort or Ball sort! have ads?

Both Nuts Sort and Ball sort! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nuts Sort or Ball sort!?

Nuts Sort ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ball sort! every 4 weeks. Most recently, Nuts Sort was updated on October 13, 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.*