# Sand Sorting Challenge vs Water Sort

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Water Sort at 76% against Sand Sorting Challenge's 8%. Water Sort also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 295). Sand Sorting Challenge's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Sorting Challenge sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Water Sort sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Water Sort holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Water Sort has 5.6K ratings behind it against 295, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Sand Sorting Challenge's written reviews are positive against 76% of Water Sort's.

Sand Sorting Challenge ships an update every 4 weeks, Water Sort every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Sorting Challenge | Water Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (295 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-sorting-challenge/id6752254727/reviews) | **[5.0 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-sort-color-sort-master/id6759038002/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 295 | **5.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 8.1% of reviews | **75.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 383 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Brave HK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833825255) | [BREW STUDIO LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460351604) |

## What reviewers say

### Sand Sorting Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-sorting-challenge/id6752254727)

A relaxing color sorting puzzle game where you tap and pour vibrant sand into bottles. Test your focus and strategy to fill each bottle with the correct color and unlock new designs. Enjoy therapeutic sounds and hundreds of levels.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D sand pouring, Practical sorting tools and power-ups, Unlockable bottle sets, Relaxing music and sounds, Hundreds of levels, Easy-to-learn gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Package | $1.19 | one-time |
| Small Coin | $2.39 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Apprentice | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin | $9.95 | one-time |
| Magician Package | $11.95 | one-time |
| Large Coin | $19.95 | one-time |
| Scorerer Package | $23.95 | one-time |
| Huge Coin | $39.95 | one-time |
| Mage Package | $59.99 | one-time |


### Water Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-sort-color-sort-master/id6759038002)

Engage your mind with a relaxing color sorting puzzle game. Pour and arrange liquids into matching bottles to solve hundreds of levels. Enjoy a visually appealing and stress-relieving experience that enhances logical thinking and problem-solving skills.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of challenging levels, One-tap pour controls, Strategic move planning, Undo and Hint tools, Vibrant visuals and soothing sounds, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lives Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Value Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins | $54.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Offer | $99.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sand Sorting Challenge free?

Sand Sorting Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Water Sort free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sand Sorting Challenge or Water Sort?

Water Sort is rated higher. Sand Sorting Challenge averages 2.0 out of 5 from 295 ratings, while Water Sort averages 5.0 from 5.6K ratings.

### Do Sand Sorting Challenge or Water Sort have ads?

Water Sort shows ads; Sand Sorting Challenge does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sand Sorting Challenge or Water Sort?

Sand Sorting Challenge ships an update every 4 weeks, and Water Sort every 5 weeks. Most recently, Sand Sorting Challenge was updated on October 28, 2026 and Water Sort on October 28, 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.*