Comparison

Freight Sorting Challenge vs Hydrostate

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

Head to head
About

Freight Sorting Challenge

Features
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Can you quickly identify package destinations and flip switches to send them to the proper outbound vehicle? 2 Different careers: Warehouse - carefully dispatch packages Airport - carefully dispatch baggage 12 levels of increasing difficulty in each career 3 gameplay modes for each level: Easy - limited challenge and less items to sort Hard - increasing difficulty with more items to sort Endless - continue until you make a mistake. Includes extensive on screen Help. Optionally shares your accomplishments via email, or text messaging. Universal App - supports iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, including standard, Retina, and iPhone X displays. Even runs on Apple Mac or MacBooks equipped with the new Apple’s M-series Silicon chips with easy to use mouse and keyboard controls. There is also a separate version is for Apple TV, available as a free download to purchasers of the iOS version.

About

Hydrostate

Build and manage a city's water system by connecting pipes and optimizing flow. Solve challenging puzzles, upgrade your network, and expand your water empire in a vibrant 3D environment. Enjoy relaxing yet engaging gameplay as you ensure every building receives water.

Highlights
  • Build and connect water pipes
  • Manage water flow and pressure
  • Solve logic and planning puzzles
  • Upgrade and expand city water network
  • Experience beautiful 3D environments
  • Relaxing and engaging gameplay
Features
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Water Network Builder 3D – Build & Manage Water Flow! Step into the world of Water Network Builder 3D and become the master of your city’s water system! Connect pipes, manage flow, and make sure every home and building gets the water it needs. With challenging puzzles, smart upgrades, and 3D environments, you’ll keep your city running smoothly while growing your water empire. Features: Build & Connect Pipes: Strategically lay out pipes to deliver water efficiently. Manage Water Flow: Monitor pressure, control valves, and optimize your network. Challenging Puzzles: Solve levels that test your logic, planning, and creativity. Upgrade & Expand: Unlock new pipe types, tools, and city zones. Beautiful 3D Environments: Watch your city come to life with flowing water animations. Relaxing Yet Engaging: Casual gameplay with a sense of progress and accomplishment. Whether you love puzzles, strategy, or building games, Water Network Builder 3D will keep you entertained for hours. Plan smart, manage efficiently, and see your water network thrive!

Screenshots

Freight Sorting Challenge4 screens
Hydrostate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hydrostate at Free against Freight Sorting Challenge's $2.99. Hydrostate also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Freight Sorting Challenge's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

Hydrostate is free to download; Freight Sorting Challenge costs $2.99 up front. Hydrostate sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Freight Sorting Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Freight Sorting Challenge ships an update every 3 months, Hydrostate every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Freight Sorting Challenge versus Hydrostate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreight Sorting ChallengeHydrostate
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—4.1 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size340 MB415 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMagnin & AssociatesAAM GAMES LTD

In-app purchases

None

Freight Sorting Challenge

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Hydrostate

One-time10
  • Cash 300k$0.99
  • Cash 300K$0.99
  • 75 Gems$0.99
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  • Auto Cash Collector$1.99
  • Remove ads discount$1.99
  • Cash 1M$2.99
  • Remove Pop up ads$2.99
  • 1M Cash$2.99
  • 250 Gems$2.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Freight Sorting Challenge free?
Freight Sorting Challenge costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hydrostate free?
Hydrostate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Freight Sorting Challenge or Hydrostate have ads?
Hydrostate shows ads; Freight Sorting Challenge does not.
Which is updated more often, Freight Sorting Challenge or Hydrostate?
Freight Sorting Challenge ships an update every 3 months, and Hydrostate every 2 weeks. Most recently, Freight Sorting Challenge was updated on September 11, 2026 and Hydrostate on September 21, 2026.

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