# Circle Sort vs Water Loop Out

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Circle Sort | Water Loop Out |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle-sort-ring-puzzle/id6743114220/reviews) | **[4.7 (530 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-loop-out/id6762354402/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **530** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 256 MB | 281 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Game5mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281867139) | [IEC GAMES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551788418) |

## What reviewers say

### Circle Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle-sort-ring-puzzle/id6743114220)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


### Water Loop Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-loop-out/id6762354402)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Offer 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Offer 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Offer 6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Offer 8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| offer 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Offer 14 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Offer 15 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Offer 18 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Offer 20 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Offer 24 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Offer 22 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Offer 28 | $99.99 | one-time |


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