# Splash Sort vs Astral Bloom

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Splash Sort at 3.1K against Astral Bloom's 3. Splash Sort also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Astral Bloom's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Splash Sort sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Astral Bloom sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Astral Bloom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splash Sort has 3.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Splash Sort ships an update monthly, Astral Bloom every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Splash Sort | Astral Bloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splash-sort-color-puzzle/id6751292337/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astral-bloom/id6806000457/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 304 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MobilityWare](https://appshunter.io/developer/284117362) | [Stephen Lutz II](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806000459) |

## What reviewers say

### Splash Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splash-sort-color-puzzle/id6751292337)

Engage in a relaxing water color sorting puzzle where each move creates a satisfying splash. Effortlessly sort colorful liquids into matching tubes with smooth, fluid mechanics. Enjoy a calm, focused experience with winnable levels and beautiful animations.

**Highlights:** Fluid water sorting mechanics, Satisfying splash animations, Progress map visualization, Swipe or tap controls, Daily challenges, Variety of puzzle difficulties, Special and obstacle levels

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


### Astral Bloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astral-bloom/id6806000457)

A relaxing spatial puzzle game featuring interactive 3D cubes with directional patterns. Offers two modes: Normal for progression with challenges and Zen for a pressure-free experience. Enjoy offline play and customizable feedback.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D cube puzzles, Normal progression mode, Relaxing Zen mode, Offline gameplay, Optional sound and haptic feedback, Hint system

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Splash Sort free?

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

### Is Astral Bloom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Splash Sort or Astral Bloom?

Astral Bloom is rated higher. Splash Sort averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Astral Bloom averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Splash Sort or Astral Bloom have ads?

Both Splash Sort and Astral Bloom show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Splash Sort or Astral Bloom?

Splash Sort ships an update monthly, and Astral Bloom every 6 days. Most recently, Splash Sort was updated on November 9, 2026 and Astral Bloom on November 6, 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.*