# Ball sort! vs Water Jam Sort Puzzle

The clearest difference is rating: Water Jam Sort Puzzle at 4.8 against Ball sort!'s 4.5. Water Jam Sort Puzzle also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Ball sort!'s advantage is ratings volume (117 vs 38). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ball sort! sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Water Jam Sort Puzzle sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Water Jam Sort Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 117 and 38 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Ball sort! ships an update every 4 weeks, Water Jam Sort Puzzle every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ball sort! | Water Jam Sort Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-sort-magic-sorting-game/id6749308119/reviews) | **[4.8 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-jam-sort-puzzle/id6751706815/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 289 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solo X Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463749290) | [ZPLAY (HK) TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1301067319) |

## What reviewers say

### Ball sort!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-sort-magic-sorting-game/id6749308119)

Engage in a vibrant color-sorting puzzle game with thousands of levels. Strategically move balls to match colors, overcome unique bottle challenges, and earn rewards. Perfect for players of all ages seeking a relaxing yet brain-training experience.

**Highlights:** Color ball sorting puzzles, Thousands of challenging levels, Unique bottle mechanics (hidden, covered, fixed, plaster), Reward system with chests, Tools for solving tricky puzzles, Bright and colorful design

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Value Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Value Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Coin 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasures 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Choose one 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ordinary gift pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Choose one 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Regular Gift Pack 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ad free | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gold Coin 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Choose one 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Choose one 4 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Gold Coin 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ordinary Gift Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold Coin 4 | $29.99 | one-time |


### Water Jam Sort Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-jam-sort-puzzle/id6751706815)

A 3D water sorting puzzle game where you organize colored liquids into bottles. Unlock sealed bottles by completing sorts, which then break surrounding dirt, revealing new strategic possibilities. Offers a blend of relaxation and mental challenge with engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** 3D water sorting gameplay, Unlock sealed bottles, Dirt breaking mechanic, Intuitive controls, Smooth 3D animations, Beautifully designed levels, New mechanics and obstacles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 8800 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Enjoy Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 18000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 39000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 77000 Coins | $54.99 | one-time |
| 150000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ball sort! free?

Ball sort! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Water Jam Sort Puzzle free?

Water Jam Sort Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ball sort! or Water Jam Sort Puzzle?

Water Jam Sort Puzzle is rated higher. Ball sort! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Water Jam Sort Puzzle averages 4.8 from 38 ratings.

### Do Ball sort! or Water Jam Sort Puzzle have ads?

Both Ball sort! and Water Jam Sort Puzzle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ball sort! or Water Jam Sort Puzzle?

Ball sort! ships an update every 4 weeks, and Water Jam Sort Puzzle every 10 days. Most recently, Ball sort! was updated on September 22, 2026 and Water Jam Sort Puzzle on June 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.*