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Ball Sort Puzzle vs Ball Sort Color Water Puzzle

Ball Sort Puzzle 4.7★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner Ball Sort Puzzle
Ball Sort Color Water Puzzle 4.7★ · Free + IAP 60

Ball Sort Puzzle is slightly better due to its higher number of positive reviews regarding gameplay and the ability for some users to bypass ads, despite both apps suffering from significant ad-related issues.

Full reviews: Ball Sort Puzzle · Ball Sort Color Water Puzzle

Both Ball Sort Puzzle and Ball Sort Color Water Puzzle offer relaxing gameplay, but both are heavily criticized for excessive, long, and often broken ads, even after purchasing ad-free options. Ball Sort Puzzle has a larger user base and some unique positive feedback regarding its core gameplay and a workaround for ads.

Head to head

Features and Gameplay edge: Ball Sort PuzzleR2R3R8R23
Ball Sort Puzzle Users enjoy Ball Sort Puzzle for its relaxing and addictive nature, helping them to de-stress and pass time R2R8. Many appreciate that the game doesn't force real money spending and allows earning in-game coins for customization R26. However, some users wish for more items to purchase with accumulated coins R3R23. A few levels are noted as particularly challenging .
Ball Sort Color Water Puzzle Ball Sort Color Water Puzzle is also praised as a fantastic, relaxing game with no time or move limits, making it enjoyable for passing time . Users like the ability to earn coins for customization, but similar to App A, they question the purpose of accumulating coins once all items are bought . Some users report issues with the game forcing new downloads or different game modes .
Ad Experience tieR5R6R7R9
Ball Sort Puzzle Ball Sort Puzzle is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of ads, which are often long R27, unskippable R31, or appear after every level R7. Many users report ads freezing the game R16R19 or preventing access to in-game features like extra tubes R5R6R10R14. Even after purchasing the 'no ads package,' users still encounter ads, especially for bonus features R9R15R18R42. Some ads are described as inappropriate or posing security threats R20.
Ball Sort Color Water Puzzle Ball Sort Color Water Puzzle also faces severe criticism for its ad frequency and length, with ads appearing after every round . Users report ads being very long, sometimes 2-4 minutes , and unskippable or freezing the game . Similar to App A, purchasing the 'no ads' option does not eliminate all ads, particularly for bonus features like extra tubes . Some users also report inappropriate or scam ads .
Reliability and Performance tieR5R6R10R14
Ball Sort Puzzle Users report various bugs and glitches, including buttons not responding R5R14, videos for extra items not playing R6R10, ads freezing the game R16R19, and the app resetting progress R19. Some users experience the game interrupting background music .
Ball Sort Color Water Puzzle This app also suffers from reliability issues, with users reporting the 'Add Tube' feature not working , ads freezing the game , and the app crashing or going dark . A significant concern is the game resetting to level 1 on its own . Users also note high battery drain and the game stopping background music .
Price and Value (Free vs. Paid) tieR9R15R18R26
Ball Sort Puzzle Ball Sort Puzzle is free with in-app purchases. Many users appreciate that they don't need to spend real money to advance R26. However, the 'no ads package' (reportedly $4.99, ) is widely criticized for not removing all ads, especially those required for in-game assistance like extra tubes R9R15R18R42. Some users found a workaround by turning off Wi-Fi to avoid ads R29.
Ball Sort Color Water Puzzle Ball Sort Color Water Puzzle is also free with in-app purchases. Users who paid for the 'ad-free' option (reportedly $2.99, ) are frustrated that ads still appear for bonus features . Some users also found that playing in airplane mode can bypass ads R101.
Customer Support and Privacy tieR18R20R88R94
Ball Sort Puzzle Users report that the company for Ball Sort Puzzle never responds to emails R18. There are concerns about ads posing security threats R20.
Ball Sort Color Water Puzzle Ball Sort Color Water Puzzle users report issues with customer support not fixing reported bugs and concerns about data and privacy, with new privacy notices making it difficult to opt out of data harvesting R88. Some users are infuriated by the app accessing their contact list R94.
Pick Ball Sort Puzzle if

Pick Ball Sort Puzzle if you are looking for a highly addictive and relaxing puzzle game that many users play for thousands of levels, especially if you are willing to try the Wi-Fi workaround to avoid ads R8R29.

Pick Ball Sort Color Water Puzzle if

Pick Ball Sort Color Water Puzzle if you prefer a game with no time or move limits, allowing for a very relaxed pace, and you appreciate the option to select earlier levels .

Evidence note: Both apps suffer from very similar and significant issues regarding ads, even after purchasing ad-free options. The evidence for both is strong and consistent across many reviews.

Frequently asked

Does paying for 'ad-free' remove all ads in these games?
No, for both Ball Sort Puzzle and Ball Sort Color Water Puzzle, purchasing the 'ad-free' option does not remove all ads; users still encounter ads, particularly when trying to get in-game bonuses like extra tubes or undo moves R9R15R18R42.
Are there any workarounds to avoid ads?
Yes, some users for both apps have found that turning off Wi-Fi or playing in airplane mode can allow them to play without ads R29R101.
Do these games have long or problematic ads?
Yes, both games are heavily criticized for having frequent, very long (up to 2-4 minutes), and often unskippable ads that can freeze the game or prevent progression R16R19R27R31.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R2] Ball Sort Puzzle 5/5 · US Great game/weird ads: I very much enjoy this game. It helps me turn my brain off in the face of the troubles and burdens of the world. In the spirit of this, maybe we can find some new ads that don’t involve women and children nearly freezing to death, and kings (even if they’re evil) being murdered by fire breathing dragons. It really harshes my mellow, and really flies in the face of the purpose
  2. [R3] Ball Sort Puzzle 3/5 · US Fun but add more rewards!: I love this game but I have already bought everything from the shop. Please add more stuff.
  3. [R8] Ball Sort Puzzle 5/5 · US Ummm: I like this game! Super relaxing, and it makes you think. Highly addictive and great way to pass time.
  4. [R23] Ball Sort Puzzle 4/5 · US add more things to the shop: my favorite game i’m on level 685 but i wish you would add more things to the shop because i have 15,000 coins that are just building up with nothing to use them on!! do more stuff with your game
  5. [R5] Ball Sort Puzzle 4/5 · US Extra cup option not working: Enjoy the game when it is working properly. However it seems since your last “fix” the extra cup button is not responding. I see another player states the same issue to you on Apr 2nd, yet nothing has been fixed. Please read your reviews & correct the non-working features in you game. Thank you
  6. [R6] Ball Sort Puzzle 3/5 · US Stopped playing videos: Can’t get videos to play for extra columns or more backspace
  7. [R7] Ball Sort Puzzle 1/5 · US Rai’s review: I recommend not getting this app because it has adds every time you complete a level I give it a 1/5 it sucks it is terrible
  8. [R9] Ball Sort Puzzle 3/5 · US Ads go on and on!: I purchased the “no ads package” but still when I want to add a tube, I get ads that go on for many minutes! If there is a way to stop these ads sooner, it’s well hidden. I give up, will hide the app.
  9. [R10] Ball Sort Puzzle 1/5 · US Its not working: You can’t click to get your free gifts or get extra bottles. So getting past level 27 is not possible as it is set up purposely to need an extra bottle.
  10. [R14] Ball Sort Puzzle 4/5 · US Game buttons aren’t responding on either of my devices: On level 1178 I press the extra cup option and it won’t respond. Other game options (backing up; restart; menu…) work perfectly, if you press the extra cup button, it will show you pressing it but just won’t take you to the ad. Same with the 10x reward button if you get 100% on a level. It’ll show you pressed it but it just won’t take you the
  11. [R15] Ball Sort Puzzle 3/5 · US Buyer beware: It’s a fine game, but... I purchased the “no ad” option and that’s not exactly right. If you get stuck, your only option is to click on the video and watch up 3 mins or more before you can carry on. What a waste of time and money.
  12. [R18] Ball Sort Puzzle 3/5 · US No ads means nothing!: Unbelievable! I paid for NO ADS years ago. ADS CONTINUE, and are FAR worse: way more FREQUENT & INCREDIBLY LONG! Company never responds to emails. Really disappointing and shows what they think of customers.
  13. [R26] Ball Sort Puzzle 5/5 · US Fun and free!: I love that this game never asks me to spend real money and that I don’t need to in order to advance. You can get different types of balls, beakers and backgrounds with the coins you earn just from winning levels. I appreciate this game bc it’s enjoyable and it’s not just one of those money grabs
  14. [R20] Ball Sort Puzzle 5/5 · US Careful: Good game but after turning on advanced security Ads are being blocked by xfinity due to security threats. Don’t you test these ads so they pose no threat??? What is getting thru?
  15. [R88] Ball Sort Color Water Puzzle 1/5 · US Data and Privacy issues: I had over 1000 games and just had to delete the app. New privacy notice popped up and it’s near impossible to opt out. Data harvesting is out of control.
  16. [R94] Ball Sort Color Water Puzzle 1/5 · US Review: Every time you take names from my contact list, it infuriates me. How dare you. I am playing the game. Not my business contacts, family or friends. Cease and desist.
  17. [R42] Ball Sort Puzzle 3/5 · US Needs a way to use coins for additional tubes: Paying for ad free only takes away the ads mid play. If you want additional tubes if you are stuck then you have to sit through painfully LONG ads. I love the game but don’t play as much as I could because of this. Otherwise I would rate 5 stars.
  18. [R29] Ball Sort Puzzle 5/5 · US Great Game: So this game is great. Some of the levels are a little challenging, and it helps to think through it for a few days or so. And if you don’t want to watch ads, I’ve got a secret for you. Just turn the wifi off and play, and then turn it back on when you need to. That way, you can enjoy a great game without paying or unnecessary ads. Have fun playing and please download!
  19. [R101] Ball Sort Color Water Puzzle 4/5 · US Good game. Too many ads: Fun game. I've played it a bunch. Way too many ads, so I paid the 3 bucks. YOU STILL HAVE TO WATCH ADS FOR EXTRA TUBES. Play in airplane mode for no ads.
  20. [R16] Ball Sort Puzzle 1/5 · US App frozen: A Vivint ad has frozen the game for two days. Please fix these ads.
  21. [R19] Ball Sort Puzzle 1/5 · US Broken :/: I’ve had this game for years and it’s always been a good time waster for me. In the last month or two I have been getting SO MANY broken ads. Like 4/5 ads don’t work. The X to exit them never shows up, or the ad itself never shows up and I can’t close out of them. When I close out of the app it resets my progress in the game and it doesn’t give me whatever I just sat through the ad for.
  22. [R27] Ball Sort Puzzle 3/5 · US Long ads: I’ve enjoyed this game. I’ve played it for some time. I do often stop playing it entirely before it’s finished as the ads get LONG. Every time it’s played.
  23. [R31] Ball Sort Puzzle 1/5 · US Unskipable ads ruin the game: The game itself is great, but unskipable ads from partners like Kalshi ruin the experience. I cannot progress from level to level as there is no way to exit the ads.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store