Comparison

Sorted vs Magic Sort

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sorted

A relaxing ball-sorting puzzle game designed for a calm and focused experience. Enjoy hundreds of solvable levels with no timers, penalties, or advertisements. Unlock unlimited play with a single, transparent purchase.

Highlights
  • No advertisements ever
  • Cozy, focused gameplay with no timers or penalties
  • Hundreds of solvable levels
  • Unlimited undo and free hints
  • Offline play
  • Multiple color palettes and dark mode
Features
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sort the balls, clear your mind. sorted is a cozy ball-sorting puzzle game built by people who hate ads. no pop-ups, no video ads, no banners, no "watch to continue." just soft colors, gentle gameplay, and a quiet place to think. we designed sorted to be easy on your eyes, easy on your mind, and respectful of your time. tap to pick up. tap to drop. match colors to clear each tube. simple to learn, satisfying to master. ▸ no ads. ever. we mean it. zero advertisements of any kind. no sneaky banners. no "just watch this 30-second video." your time is yours. ▸ cozy, focused play no timers. no penalties. no pressure. just you and the puzzle, at your own pace. sorted is designed to feel calm — a quiet escape you can pick up for two minutes or two hours. ▸ easy on the eyes 6 beautifully designed color palettes — warm earth tones, cool ocean hues, soft dusk shades. each with light and dark modes. gentle visuals crafted to feel good, not flashy. ▸ hundreds of levels start easy and progress through increasingly challenging puzzles. every single level is guaranteed solvable. no impossible puzzles, no frustration. ▸ helpful, not pushy - unlimited undo — go back as many times as you need - one free hint per level — a gentle nudge when you're stuck - extra tube — more breathing room when things get tight ▸ works everywhere - plays offline — no wifi needed - iphone and ipad - dark mode - sound and haptic feedback ▸ fair and transparent 25 levels completely free. love it? unlock unlimited levels for $2.99. one purchase. forever. no tricks. we built sorted because we were tired of "free" games that waste your time with ads and drain your wallet with subscriptions. we wanted a puzzle game that respects you — your eyes, your time, and your wallet. this is the game we wanted to play. now it's yours.

About

Magic Sort

Engage in a relaxing color sorting puzzle experience with smooth gameplay and thousands of levels. This game offers smart hints to help you solve satisfying challenges without needing an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Color bottle sorting puzzles
  • Smooth gameplay
  • Smart hints
  • Thousands of levels
  • No internet required
Features
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Solve satisfying color bottle puzzles with smooth gameplay, smart hints, and thousands of fun levels.

Screenshots

Sorted4 screens
Magic Sort3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magic Sort at none against Sorted's 4. Magic Sort also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 2). Sorted's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sorted sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Magic Sort asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sorted holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sorted ships an update every 2 days, Magic Sort every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sorted versus Magic Sort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSortedMagic Sort
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.6 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings27 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGood Idea, LLCJay Patel

Customer experience

Sorted

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Magic Sort

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Sorted

One-time4
  • Mineral Skin$0.99
  • Dusk Skin$0.99
  • Ocean Skin$0.99
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  • Unlimited Levels$2.99
None

Magic Sort

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sorted free?
Sorted is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic Sort free?
Magic Sort is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sorted or Magic Sort?
Sorted is rated higher. Sorted averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Magic Sort averages 4.6 from 7 ratings.
Do Sorted or Magic Sort have ads?
Neither Sorted nor Magic Sort shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sorted or Magic Sort?
Sorted ships an update every 2 days, and Magic Sort every 8 days. Most recently, Sorted was updated on October 1, 2026 and Magic Sort on October 14, 2026.

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