# Water Magic Match vs SortMaster

The clearest difference is monetization model: SortMaster at free against Water Magic Match's free with in-app purchases. Water Magic Match's advantage is ratings volume (447 vs 12) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Water Magic Match sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and SortMaster 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 Magic Match against 4.8 for SortMaster. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Water Magic Match has 447 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Water Magic Match ships an update every 4 days, SortMaster every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Water Magic Match | SortMaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (447 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-magic-match/id6758202623/reviews)** | [4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sortmaster-journey/id6760993860/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **447** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 142 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Lebosky Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684696787) | [Never Old PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559524488) |

## What reviewers say

### Water Magic Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-magic-match/id6758202623)

Engage in a mystical water sorting journey through vibrant puzzles. Pour and organize colored liquids into vases, using strategy and logic to maintain garden harmony. Utilize helpful tools and boosts to overcome challenging levels in this visually delightful experience.

**Highlights:** Fluid color sorting puzzles, Strategic pouring mechanics, Undo and Shuffle tools, Vivid visual design, Hydraulic twists and floral themes, Nectar boosts for complex puzzles

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Heads1000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| apprentice bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| magician bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Heads5000 | $7.99 | one-time |
| master bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Heads10000 | $14.99 | one-time |
| sorcerer bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Heads25000 | $29.99 | one-time |


### SortMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sortmaster-journey/id6760993860)

Engage in a relaxing puzzle adventure by sorting colorful liquids into matching containers. Plan your moves strategically to solve hundreds of handcrafted challenges, aided by a cute otter companion. Enjoy satisfying color sorting and a sense of accomplishment with every completed level.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of handcrafted puzzles, Relaxing strategic gameplay, Cute otter companion, One-tap controls, Undo and Shuffle tools, Satisfying color sorting effects

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| special offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| big bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3000coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| mega bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 7000coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| super bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 15000coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 30000coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| 80000coins | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Water Magic Match free?

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

### Is SortMaster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Water Magic Match or SortMaster?

Water Magic Match is rated higher. Water Magic Match averages 4.9 out of 5 from 447 ratings, while SortMaster averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do Water Magic Match or SortMaster have ads?

Both Water Magic Match and SortMaster show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Water Magic Match or SortMaster?

Water Magic Match ships an update every 4 days, and SortMaster every 5 days. Most recently, Water Magic Match was updated on October 25, 2026 and SortMaster on October 25, 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.*