Comparison

Marble Stars vs Bead Loop

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

Head to head
About

Marble Stars

A colorful marble sorting puzzle game with satisfying ASMR gameplay. Guide marbles to matching colored boxes across hundreds of handcrafted levels, with smart boosters and offline play. Progress through unique worlds and master new mechanics.

Highlights
  • Satisfying ASMR gameplay
  • Hundreds of handcrafted levels
  • Unlock new worlds with unique mechanics
  • Smart boosters earned through gameplay
  • Full offline support
Features
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Welcome to Marble Stars The colorful marble sorting puzzle that's as satisfying to watch as it is fun to play!Tap to release marbles from the trays and watch them roll down onto the spinning conveyor belt with smooth, realistic physics. Guide each marble to its matching colored box and fill all 3 slots to clear it. Sounds simple? Wait until the colors multiply, the belt speeds up, and every tap becomes a strategic decision. WHY PLAYERS LOVE MARBLE STARS: Satisfying ASMR Gameplay — Every marble click, drop, and sort is designed to feel (and sound) incredible. Turn up your volume and relax. Hundreds of Handcrafted Levels — From quick, breezy puzzles to mind-bending challenges that reward real strategy. Our difficulty curve is designed to challenge you without frustrating you. Unlock New Worlds — Progress through unique environments, each with its own visual style and new mechanics to master. Smart Boosters — Use power-ups strategically to clear tough levels. Earn them through gameplay — no purchase required to progress. Play Anywhere, Anytime — Full offline support. No WiFi needed. Perfect for your commute, your couch, or your coffee break. Marble Stars is free to play with optional purchases. Download now and discover why sorting marbles has never been this fun!

About

Bead Loop

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
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Bead Loop - Ball Sort is a captivating casual puzzle game that blends relaxing gameplay with tactical brain challenges. With easy one-tap controls, sort and match marbles to clear levels one after another. It sharpens your color judgment and strategic skills, and every rolling and eliminating marble brings great pleasure and a strong sense of accomplishment. Gameplay Tap colored containers to release marbles, which drop onto the conveyor belt by gravity. Put marbles into slots of the same color to eliminate them. Plan your sorting tactics wisely to prevent marbles from piling up on the conveyor belt. Gather powerful props to get out of tricky matching situations, and unlock fun mechanics like mystery boxes and tunnels. Explore hundreds of elaborately designed levels with brand-new color combinations and unique challenges. Unlock more wonderful content as you progress and start your fantastic marble journey. Core Features Easy Controls: Simply tap to release and sort marbles with no complicated rules. New players can get started right away and enjoy the game anytime, anywhere. Strategic Gameplay: The marble layouts and mechanisms of each level call for careful planning. Arrange your elimination order and make accurate matches to win, instead of random tapping. Diverse Mechanics: More than 20 creative mechanisms including mystery boxes, tunnels and stacked barriers, together with practical props like magnets, shufflers and launchers, keep the game fresh and help you beat difficult levels. Great Visual Experience: Fluid marble animations, gorgeous elimination effects and soft color tones deliver a satisfying gaming experience, making every tap a visual treat. Why Play This Game Stress Relief: Sorting and eliminating marbles is a great way to relax. It’s perfect for killing spare time while keeping your mind active. Non-stop Fun: Hundreds of original levels feature evolving colors and mechanisms. You’ll never feel bored with repetitive gameplay. Social Interaction: Win generous rewards and unlock new content by clearing levels. Push your limits and share your achievements with friends for more fun! Ready for the amazing marble elimination adventure? Download Bead Loop - Ball Sort now and enter a gorgeous marble world! Tap to start, sort with strategies, match to win, and enjoy endless fun in this smooth loop game. Your marble adventure begins here!

Screenshots

Marble Stars4 screens
Bead Loop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bead Loop at 4.7 against Marble Stars's 2.2. Bead Loop also leads on ratings volume (210 vs 6) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Marble Stars's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases 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. Marble Stars sells 16 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bead Loop holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bead Loop has 210 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marble Stars ships an update every 8 days, Bead Loop every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Marble Stars versus Bead Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarble StarsBead Loop
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (6 ratings)4.7 (210 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6210 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB344 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperGrupo Promineo S.L.Shoyo Mobi Tech LImited

Customer experience

Marble Stars

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

Bead Loop

All ratings176 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral5.1%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Marble Stars

One-time16
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Stack of Coins$1.99
  • Special Offer Mini$2.99
Show 13 more
  • Shop Bundle$2.99
  • Shop Bundle$4.99
  • Special Offer mini$4.99
  • No Ads$7.99
  • Pile of Coins$7.99
  • Season Pass$9.99
  • No Ads offer$9.99
  • Bag of Coins$14.99
  • Shop Bundle$19.99
  • Chest of Coins$29.99
  • Vault of Coins$54.99
  • Shop Bundle$99.99
  • Mountain of Coins$99.99
12 purchases

Bead Loop

One-time12
  • Gold 1$1.99
  • Starter Pack$3.99
  • Infinite Treasure_1$4.99
Show 9 more
  • Limited Pack$5.99
  • Infinite Treasure_2$7.99
  • Remove ADS$8.99
  • Infinite Treasure_3$10.99
  • Infinite Treasure_4$15.99
  • Ultra Bundle$19.99
  • Piggy Bank5$39.99
  • Piggy Bank6$79.99
  • Piggy Bank7$99.99

Questions

Is Marble Stars free?
Marble Stars 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, Marble Stars or Bead Loop?
Bead Loop is rated higher. Marble Stars averages 2.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Bead Loop averages 4.7 from 210 ratings.
Do Marble Stars or Bead Loop have ads?
Bead Loop shows ads; Marble Stars does not.
Which is updated more often, Marble Stars or Bead Loop?
Marble Stars ships an update every 8 days, and Bead Loop every 3 weeks. Most recently, Marble Stars was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bead Loop on October 24, 2026.

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