Comparison

Circle Sort vs Water Loop Out

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Circle Sort

A physics-based puzzle game where players match ring colors to clear the board. Strategically drop circles to complete objectives, but avoid hitting the line to prevent a game over.

Highlights
  • Physics-based gameplay
  • Color matching mechanics
  • Strategic circle placement
  • Level-based objectives
  • Risk/reward gameplay
Features
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Circle Sort is a fresh physics puzzle game where you have to match the colors to clear the rings. Drop the circles to the right spot, clear some space and complete the goals! Strategize your circle placements to win, but beware to not hit the line or it's game over!

About

Water Loop Out

This puzzle game offers a fresh take on water sorting with a unique loop conveyor system. Strategically move colored water through the loop to sort each tube by color, requiring planning and timing for a dynamic experience.

Highlights
  • Unique loop conveyor system
  • Dynamic and strategic gameplay
  • Logic puzzle challenges
  • Smooth animations and vibrant visuals
  • Increasing difficulty levels
Features
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Water Loop Puzzle is a fresh and innovative take on the classic water sort genre. Designed for relaxing yet challenging gameplay, it introduces a unique loop conveyor system that transforms simple sorting into a dynamic and strategic experience. In this loop puzzle, your goal is to sort all colored water so each tube contains only one color. Tap a tube to move the top layer onto the conveyor, then let the loop carry it across the board. Place it into a matching tube or an empty one to continue your progress. Unlike traditional water sort games, this loopy system requires you to think in cycles. Every move flows through the loop, so planning ahead and timing your actions are key. The concept of loopkey—understanding how the system flows—helps you solve levels more efficiently. As a blend of loop sort and water loop gameplay, the game adds depth to the familiar formula. Each level increases in difficulty with more tubes and color combinations, turning it into a true logic puzzle experience. With smooth animations, vibrant visuals, and satisfying flow, Water Loop Puzzle delivers a calming yet engaging journey. Master the loop, improve your strategy, and enjoy a smarter way to sort.

Screenshots

Circle Sort4 screens
Water Loop Out4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Water Loop Out at 80% against Circle Sort's 33%. Water Loop Out also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (530 vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Circle Sort sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Water Loop Out sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Water Loop Out holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Water Loop Out has 530 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Circle Sort's written reviews are positive against 80% of Water Loop Out's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Circle Sort ships an update monthly, Water Loop Out fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Circle Sort versus Water Loop Out: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCircle SortWater Loop Out
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (8 ratings)4.7 (530 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8530 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size256 MB281 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGame5mobileIEC GAMES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Customer experience

Circle Sort

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Water Loop Out

All ratings530 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Circle Sort

One-time6
  • 100 Coins$0.99
  • 500 Coins$6.99
  • 1000 Coins$14.99
Show 3 more
  • 5000 Coins$24.99
  • 10000 Coins$49.99
  • 15000 Coins$99.99
14 purchases

Water Loop Out

One-time14
  • Offer 2$1.99
  • Offer 5$4.99
  • No Ads$4.99
Show 11 more
  • Offer 6$5.99
  • Offer 8$7.99
  • offer 10$9.99
  • No Ads Bundle$11.99
  • Offer 14$12.99
  • Offer 15$13.99
  • Offer 18$24.99
  • Offer 20$29.99
  • Offer 24$49.99
  • Offer 22$54.99
  • Offer 28$99.99

Questions

Is Circle Sort free?
Circle Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Water Loop Out free?
Water Loop Out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Circle Sort or Water Loop Out?
Water Loop Out is rated higher. Circle Sort averages 3.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Water Loop Out averages 4.7 from 530 ratings.
Do Circle Sort or Water Loop Out have ads?
Both Circle Sort and Water Loop Out show ads.
Which is updated more often, Circle Sort or Water Loop Out?
Circle Sort ships an update monthly, and Water Loop Out fortnightly. Most recently, Circle Sort was updated on September 25, 2026 and Water Loop Out on October 1, 2026.

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