# Water Jam vs CarLoop

The clearest difference is monetization model: CarLoop at ad-supported against Water Jam's free with in-app purchases. CarLoop also leads on chart position (#42 vs #193). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Water Jam sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and CarLoop sells 10 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 — 4.9 for Water Jam against 4.7 for CarLoop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.4K and 19K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Water Jam's written reviews are positive against 51% of CarLoop's.

Water Jam ships an update fortnightly, CarLoop every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Water Jam | CarLoop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-jam-3d-color-sort-game/id6749558327/reviews)** | [4.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carloop-block-sort/id6779541699/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9.4K | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | **57.9% of reviews** | 51.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | #193 | **#42** |
| Size | 203 MB | 406 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bobodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803062911) | [UUTEAM Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890114016) |

## What reviewers say

### Water Jam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-jam-3d-color-sort-game/id6749558327)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Free · Puzzle, #209 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

This creative puzzle game reinvents classic water sorting with uniquely designed bottles. Enjoy brain-teasing challenges and a visually delightful experience as you sort colored liquids. Play at your own pace with no time limits or penalties.

**Highlights:** Unique bottle designs, Classic color sorting gameplay, Challenging levels, Visually delightful graphics, Relaxing and stress-relieving, No time limits or penalties

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Removes Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads permanently | $5.99 | one-time |
| Removes Ads & 500coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 3500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| 18000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |


### CarLoop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carloop-block-sort/id6779541699)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Free · Casual, #46 Top Free · Puzzle, #73 Top Grossing · Casual, #77 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #84 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

A unique sorting puzzle game where you guide colorful blocks from cars onto a track, automatically sorting them by color onto different cars. Enjoy simple tap controls, captivating animations, and a peaceful, engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Unique car sorting puzzle gameplay, Intuitive tap controls, Visually stunning car physics, Creative level design, Gradually unveil car collection, Soothing sound effects and vibrant visuals

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $5.99 | one-time |
| Limited Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Big Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gold 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Great Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gold 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Water Jam free?

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

### Is CarLoop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Water Jam or CarLoop?

Water Jam is rated higher. Water Jam averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while CarLoop averages 4.7 from 19K ratings.

### Do Water Jam or CarLoop have ads?

Both Water Jam and CarLoop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Water Jam or CarLoop?

Water Jam ships an update fortnightly, and CarLoop every 9 days. Most recently, Water Jam was updated on October 26, 2026 and CarLoop on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Water Jam or CarLoop?

Water Jam currently peaks at #193 in the App Store charts, and CarLoop at #42. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*