# Pop Sort vs Bead Loop

Pop Sort and Bead Loop both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Pop Sort's written reviews are positive against 0% of Bead Loop's. Pop Sort also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Bead Loop's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pop Sort sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and Bead Loop sells 12 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 — 4.8 for Pop Sort against 4.7 for Bead Loop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 174 and 210 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Pop Sort's written reviews are positive against 0% of Bead Loop's.

Pop Sort ships an update every 5 days, Bead Loop every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pop Sort | Bead Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-sort-color-ball-jam/id6762253738/reviews)** | [4.7 (210 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bead-loop-ball-sort/id6781277703/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 174 | **210** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 456 MB | 344 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sonat Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870470879) | [Shoyo Mobi Tech LImited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880607863) |

## What reviewers say

### Pop Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-sort-color-ball-jam/id6762253738)

Tap colorful balls to pop them into matching boxes before the conveyor belt jams. This satisfying puzzle game offers hundreds of levels to test your sorting skills and quick decision-making. Play offline and enjoy relaxing animations and sounds.

**Highlights:** Satisfying pop & sort gameplay, Hundreds of color ball levels, Smooth ball pop animations, Relaxing sounds, Offline play, Brain training with color logic

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Bundle Sale | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Booster Magnet Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Booster Shuffle Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Booster Cannon Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Revive Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle New | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Limited Offer No Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Forever | $7.99 | one-time |
| Revive Bundle New | $7.99 | one-time |
| Huge Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $34.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle No Ads | $34.99 | one-time |
| Giant Bundle No Ads | $79.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle No Ads | $99.99 | one-time |


### Bead Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bead-loop-ball-sort/id6781277703)

A relaxing yet strategic puzzle game where you sort and match colored marbles to clear levels. Enjoy hundreds of unique challenges with easy one-tap controls and diverse game mechanics. Sharpen your color judgment and strategic skills for a satisfying experience.

**Highlights:** Easy one-tap controls, Strategic marble sorting, Diverse game mechanics, Hundreds of levels, Relaxing gameplay, Visual satisfaction

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Treasure_1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Treasure_2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $8.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Treasure_3 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Treasure_4 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank5 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank6 | $79.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank7 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pop Sort free?

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

### Is Bead Loop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pop Sort or Bead Loop?

Pop Sort is rated higher. Pop Sort averages 4.8 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while Bead Loop averages 4.7 from 210 ratings.

### Do Pop Sort or Bead Loop have ads?

Both Pop Sort and Bead Loop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pop Sort or Bead Loop?

Pop Sort ships an update every 5 days, and Bead Loop every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pop Sort was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bead Loop on October 24, 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.*