# Sort Wizard vs Bead Loop

Sort Wizard and Bead Loop both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Sort Wizard's written reviews are positive against 0% of Bead Loop's. Sort Wizard also leads on update cadence (weekly 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. Sort Wizard sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and Bead Loop 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 — 4.8 for Sort Wizard against 4.7 for Bead Loop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 480 and 176 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Sort Wizard's written reviews are positive against 0% of Bead Loop's.

Sort Wizard ships an update weekly, Bead Loop every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sort Wizard | Bead Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (480 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-wizard/id6765560298/reviews)** | [4.7 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bead-loop-ball-sort/id6781277703/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **480** | 176 |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 289 MB | 344 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PlayQ Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/587402791) | [Shoyo Mobi Tech LImited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880607863) |

## What reviewers say

### Sort Wizard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-wizard/id6765560298)

Engage in a physics-driven puzzle game where you strategically sort glowing orbs onto a conveyor belt and into collection boxes. Enjoy a relaxing, timer-free experience with satisfying audiovisual feedback as you explore a magical castle.

**Highlights:** Physics-driven sorting mechanics, Conveyor belt strategy, No timer, play at your own pace, One-tap controls, ASMR-worthy audiovisual feedback, Chapter-based castle exploration

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sort Wizard Items | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $14.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $19.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $26.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $29.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $39.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $44.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $49.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $64.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $74.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $79.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $84.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $89.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $94.99 | one-time |
| Sort Wizard Items | $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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Treasure_1 | $4.99 | 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 Sort Wizard free?

Sort Wizard 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, Sort Wizard or Bead Loop?

Sort Wizard is rated higher. Sort Wizard averages 4.8 out of 5 from 480 ratings, while Bead Loop averages 4.7 from 176 ratings.

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

Both Sort Wizard and Bead Loop show ads.

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

Sort Wizard ships an update weekly, and Bead Loop every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sort Wizard was updated on September 28, 2026 and Bead Loop on September 30, 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.*