# Sand Sorting Challenge vs Water Sort Puzzle

The clearest difference is rating: Water Sort Puzzle at 4.7 against Sand Sorting Challenge's 2.0. Water Sort Puzzle also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 8%) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). Sand Sorting Challenge's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Sorting Challenge sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Water Sort Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Water Sort Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Water Sort Puzzle has 3.7K 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 50% of Water Sort Puzzle's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Sorting Challenge | Water Sort Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (295 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-sorting-challenge/id6752254727/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-sort-puzzle-challenge/id6787414784/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 295 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 8.1% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#37** |
| Size | 383 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brave HK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833825255) | [贺翔 段](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790107183) |

## 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 Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-sort-puzzle-challenge/id6787414784)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Free · Casual, #38 Top Free · Puzzle, #69 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Engage in a relaxing color sorting game where you pour water between bottles to match colors. Solve increasingly challenging puzzles with smart moves, enjoying calm, colorful levels designed for quick breaks and focused play.

**Highlights:** Easy to learn color sorting rules, Satisfying bottle pouring puzzles, Many levels with growing challenge, Relaxing gameplay with no pressure, Helpful tools when stuck, Clean, colorful visuals

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sand Sorting Challenge free?

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

### Is Water Sort Puzzle free?

Water Sort Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Water Sort Puzzle is rated higher. Sand Sorting Challenge averages 2.0 out of 5 from 295 ratings, while Water Sort Puzzle averages 4.7 from 3.7K ratings.

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

Water Sort Puzzle shows ads; Sand Sorting Challenge does not.

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

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