# Beads Out vs Stack Sort

The clearest difference is chart position: Beads Out at #103 against Stack Sort's unranked. Beads Out also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 6.9K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beads Out sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and Stack Sort sells 14 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 Beads Out against 4.7 for Stack Sort. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23K and 6.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Beads Out's written reviews are positive against 31% of Stack Sort's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beads Out | Stack Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beads-out/id6745879781/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-sort-color-puzzle/id6756001949/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 6.9K |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | **30.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#103** | — |
| Size | 264 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Panteon Yazilim Oyun Egitim Teknolojileri ve Hizmetleri Sanayi Ticaret Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/545605917) |

## What reviewers say

### Beads Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beads-out/id6745879781)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Grossing · Puzzle (US App Store)

Sort colorful balls by color into designated boxes as they move along a conveyor belt. This engaging game challenges your sorting skills and precision.

**Highlights:** Collect balls from conveyor, Sort balls by color, Place balls into boxes, Precision sorting gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Happy Hour | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pop Up | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Beads Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🚫 Forced ads after every level
- 🔥 Overheats phone
- 💰 Expensive power-ups

**Reported bugs**

- Boxes on level 232 never activate
- Can't progress past level 189 due to blocked containers

**Requested features**

- Faster conveyor belt speed
- Level select option
- Ability to report bugs


### Stack Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-sort-color-puzzle/id6756001949)

A relaxing puzzle game where players sort colorful cards into matching stacks. Strategize to complete levels before running out of moves, navigating blockers and new card types. Enjoy a smooth and satisfying experience as you clear each board.

**Highlights:** Sort colorful cards, Complete levels with limited moves, Navigate blockers, Discover new card types, Satisfying puzzle clearing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Package 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package 02 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package 03 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Package 05 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package 06 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Package 08 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Package 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package 12 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Package 15 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Package 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Package 30 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Package 35 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Package 55 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Package 100 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beads Out free?

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

### Is Stack Sort free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Beads Out or Stack Sort?

Stack Sort is rated higher. Beads Out averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Stack Sort averages 4.7 from 6.9K ratings.

### Do Beads Out or Stack Sort have ads?

Both Beads Out and Stack Sort show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beads Out or Stack Sort?

Beads Out ships an update weekly, and Stack Sort weekly. Most recently, Beads Out was updated on September 25, 2026 and Stack Sort on September 24, 2026.

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