# Ball sort! vs Line Shift Puzzle

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Line Shift Puzzle at 12K against Ball sort!'s 138. Line Shift Puzzle also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). Ball sort!'s advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ball sort! sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Line Shift Puzzle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Line Shift Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Line Shift Puzzle has 12K ratings behind it against 138, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Ball sort!'s written reviews are positive against 80% of Line Shift Puzzle's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ball sort! ships an update every 4 weeks, Line Shift Puzzle every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ball sort! | Line Shift Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-sort-magic-sorting-game/id6749308119/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-shift-puzzle/id6756873487/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 138 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.4% 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 | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SOLO X](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463749290) | [GOODROID,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/951688937) |

## 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 |


### Line Shift Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-shift-puzzle/id6756873487)

Guide arrows off the screen by tapping them in the correct sequence. This minimalist logic puzzle game offers a calm yet engaging experience with progressively challenging stages and changing visual themes. It's perfect for quick play or focused thinking.

**Highlights:** Intuitive tap-based controls, Order-based puzzles, Stage-by-stage progression, Multiple color variations, Minimalist design

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ball sort! free?

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

### Is Line Shift Puzzle free?

Line Shift Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ball sort! or Line Shift Puzzle?

Line Shift Puzzle is rated higher. Ball sort! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while Line Shift Puzzle averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do Ball sort! or Line Shift Puzzle have ads?

Both Ball sort! and Line Shift Puzzle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ball sort! or Line Shift Puzzle?

Ball sort! ships an update every 4 weeks, and Line Shift Puzzle every 10 days. Most recently, Ball sort! was updated on October 30, 2026 and Line Shift Puzzle on November 3, 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.*