# Ball Sort vs Bumblewick

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ball Sort at none against Bumblewick's 4. Ball Sort also leads on ratings volume (27K vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Bumblewick's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bumblewick sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Ball Sort asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Ball Sort against 5.0 for Bumblewick. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ball Sort has 27K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Ball Sort's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bumblewick's.

Ball Sort ships an update every 5 weeks, Bumblewick every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ball Sort | Bumblewick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-sort-color-sort-puzzles/id6742278442/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bumblewick/id6783455561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 85.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 165 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Doodle Mobile Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139648773) | [Eddie Grimm](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783455563) |

## What reviewers say

### Ball Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-sort-color-sort-puzzles/id6742278442)

Engage your mind with a color sorting puzzle game. Move balls between tubes, stacking only same-colored balls. Offers thousands of levels with no timer or penalties for a relaxing experience.

**Highlights:** Color ball sorting gameplay, Logical puzzle solving, Stress and anxiety relief, Thousands of levels, No timer, No penalties, Hints and retry options

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging game
- 🧠 Helps with hand-eye coordination and problem-solving
- 🌈 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive ads after each game
- 🤔 Game has become too easy compared to previous version

**Reported bugs**

- Older players may have trouble seeing the game without tubes

**Requested features**

- Bring back the option to keep tubes without watching ads
- Increase difficulty level for more challenge


### Bumblewick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bumblewick/id6783455561)

Tap to keep magical items airborne in this charming arcade juggler. Master one-handed controls, unlock spells, and collect whimsical companions. Enjoy a storybook world with a dynamic sky and original art.

**Highlights:** One-tap controls, Unlockable spells, Collectible companions, Day-night sky cycle, Original art and soundtrack, Daily login bonus

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 150 Magic Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 900 Magic Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Magic Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ball Sort free?

Ball Sort is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bumblewick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ball Sort or Bumblewick?

Bumblewick is rated higher. Ball Sort averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Bumblewick averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Ball Sort or Bumblewick have ads?

Both Ball Sort and Bumblewick show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ball Sort or Bumblewick?

Ball Sort ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bumblewick every 2 days. Most recently, Ball Sort was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bumblewick on October 7, 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.*