# Meow Magic Sort! vs Sternzy

The clearest difference is ads: Sternzy at none against Meow Magic Sort!'s shown. Sternzy also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). Meow Magic Sort!'s advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Meow Magic Sort! sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Sternzy sells 6 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 Meow Magic Sort! against 5.0 for Sternzy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meow Magic Sort! has 3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Meow Magic Sort! ships an update every 2 weeks, Sternzy every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meow Magic Sort! | Sternzy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meow-magic-sort/id6771621431/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sternzy-water-sort/id6775494205/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 375 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mindgo limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1401139827) | [David Stern](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771868079) |

## What reviewers say

### Meow Magic Sort!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meow-magic-sort/id6771621431)

This game combines relaxing color sorting with fluid splash mechanics for a unique puzzle experience. Train your brain with engaging levels, plan your moves carefully, and enjoy a calming visual and auditory journey.

**Highlights:** Color sorting gameplay, Fluid splash mechanics, Brain training puzzles, Undo and Add Empty Bottle helpers, Engaging levels, Relaxing visual and auditory experience

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| Expert Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $79.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Coins | $79.99 | one-time |


### Sternzy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sternzy-water-sort/id6775494205)

A relaxing color-sorting puzzle game featuring cute cats. Pour colored liquids between tubes until each tube contains a single color. Enjoy endless, challenging levels with special twists and a playful feline theme.

**Highlights:** Endless, ever-harder levels, Calm, satisfying one-handed gameplay, Playful cat theme, Special level twists, Earn credits for hints, No timers or pressure, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1 Coffee Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| $2 Coffee Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| 28 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| $5 Coffee Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| $10 Coffee Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meow Magic Sort! free?

Meow Magic Sort! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sternzy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Meow Magic Sort! or Sternzy?

Sternzy is rated higher. Meow Magic Sort! averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Sternzy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Meow Magic Sort! or Sternzy have ads?

Meow Magic Sort! shows ads; Sternzy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Meow Magic Sort! or Sternzy?

Meow Magic Sort! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sternzy every 2 days. Most recently, Meow Magic Sort! was updated on October 28, 2026 and Sternzy on October 7, 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.*