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Head-to-head

Water Sort Puzzle vs Ball Sort

Water Sort Puzzle 4.8★ · Free + IAP 55
Winner Water Sort Puzzle
Ball Sort 4.9★ · Free + IAP 45

Water Sort Puzzle and Ball Sort are both plagued by excessive ads and recent negative updates, making neither a clear winner, but Ball Sort's issues with malware and progress loss give Water Sort Puzzle a slight edge.

Full reviews: Water Sort Puzzle · Ball Sort

Both Water Sort Puzzle and Ball Sort offer relaxing gameplay but are heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of ads, high ad-removal costs, and recent updates that negatively impacted graphics and user experience. Ball Sort also faces serious concerns about malware and lost progress, which Water Sort Puzzle does not.

Head to head

Ads and Monetization tieR1R3R7R10
Water Sort Puzzle Water Sort Puzzle is heavily criticized for an 'awful amount of ads' that appear after every level, restart, or even mid-game, making it 'unplayable' for many R1R3R10R13. Users report ads lasting 30 seconds to 2 minutes, often requiring multiple clicks to close . The cost to remove ads, at $19.99, is considered 'way higher than most games' and 'overpriced' R1R7R13R27. Some users who paid for ad removal still experienced constant ads .
Ball Sort Ball Sort also receives widespread complaints about 'too many ads' that appear after every level, every other level, or even mid-game . Some ads are described as 'repetitive, obnoxious, often inappropriate' . Users report ads freezing the screen or leading to black screens, forcing app restarts . Several users were misled by ads promising 'no annoying ads' or 'no ads' for Ball Sort, only to find the opposite . There's confusion about an ad-free option, with some saying it existed in previous versions but is now gone or ineffective .
Gameplay and Features tieR5R8R12R14
Water Sort Puzzle Users generally find Water Sort Puzzle 'fun,' 'relaxing,' and 'mind stimulating' R5R8R14. However, some find the game 'very repetitive' after a certain number of levels, noting that new elements aren't used in harder levels R12. There are complaints about the hints being unhelpful and difficulty saving coins due to accidental purchases .
Ball Sort Ball Sort is described as 'calming and entertaining,' 'challenging, but fun,' and a 'great use of brain skills' . Some users appreciate the aesthetic elements like 'corgi tube toppers' . However, some find the gameplay progresses 'very slowly and gets tedious before it gets more challenging' .
Updates and Technical Issues edge: Water Sort PuzzleR4R9R18R24
Water Sort Puzzle Recent updates to Water Sort Puzzle have been poorly received, with users disliking the 'new graphics' and '3D bottles' R9R18R24R37. Some report that the new graphics make the game 'harder to play' R18. There are also complaints about the removal of custom flask options . Technical issues include ads causing glitches where users cannot navigate back to the game R4 and the phone heating up significantly .
Ball Sort Ball Sort users report significant technical problems, including the game 'freezing during the game' and 'freezing my phone and locks me out of my phone' . Ads are frequently cited as causing glitches, leading to black screens or an inability to exit, requiring app restarts . Several users experienced lost progress after updates, being forced to start from level 1 . More seriously, some users report malware or viruses associated with the app, leading to phone resets or automatic scans in Safari R69R81R82R85.
Accessibility and User Experience edge: Water Sort PuzzleR1R3R6R7
Water Sort Puzzle Water Sort Puzzle is noted to be difficult for colorblind individuals due to similar dark shades that blend with the background . The constant, long ads significantly detract from the user experience, making the game frustrating and causing many to delete it R1R3R7R13. Some ads are reported to be from 'scam sites' R6.
Ball Sort Ball Sort's ad frequency and content also severely impact user experience, with ads being 'repetitive, obnoxious, often inappropriate' and sometimes offensive, making it 'not a family game' . The ads are particularly problematic for users with dementia, who get confused and cannot clear them . The freezing issues and forced app restarts due to ads also create a poor experience . The loss of progress after updates is also a significant frustration .
Pick Water Sort Puzzle if

Pick Water Sort Puzzle if you are looking for a classic water sort game and are willing to tolerate a high volume of ads, or if you are specifically avoiding apps with reported malware issues R69R82R85.

Pick Ball Sort if

Pick Ball Sort if you prefer the ball sorting mechanic and are lucky enough to experience fewer ads, or if you find its specific gameplay elements more engaging, despite the risks of technical issues and malware R69.

Evidence note: Both apps have a high volume of negative reviews, primarily centered around excessive ads and recent updates. Ball Sort has additional serious complaints regarding malware and lost progress, which are not present in Water Sort Puzzle's reviews.

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to remove ads in Water Sort Puzzle?
Removing ads in Water Sort Puzzle costs $19.99, which many users consider to be excessively high compared to other games R1R7R13R27.
Do updates negatively impact these games?
Yes, both games have received negative feedback on recent updates; Water Sort Puzzle users dislike new 3D graphics and removed customization options R9R18R24R37, while Ball Sort users report losing all game progress and experiencing new ad-related glitches after updates .
Are there any security concerns with Ball Sort?
Yes, several Ball Sort users have reported serious security concerns, including malware installing on their phones, viruses, and the app randomly initiating scans in Safari, leading some to delete the app R69R81R82R85.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] Water Sort Puzzle 2/5 · US Awful amount of ads.: I’m usually ok with some ads in free games, but this one is way too much. Gets to the point it’s really annoying and frustrating. Every single time you need to restart, or add anything, or when you complete a level. I’m done. Also, the money they want un order to go ad free is way higher than most games I play and have gladly paid for to avoid ads. It’s 4 times higher in
  2. [R3] Water Sort Puzzle 3/5 · US Kick me out while playing to show ads: The game was enjoyable until after every single move, the game kept getting interrupted with an ad for a very similar game. It constantly kept interrupting making it impossible to keep playing. Very frustrating!
  3. [R7] Water Sort Puzzle 1/5 · US Ads too much and expensive: The game it self is fun but after every one game and ad will play and it’ll be at least 30 secs long. And paying for no ads is 19.99 bucks!!! (At least 20 bucks) Usually most will pay about 2.99 but this it’s over priced. I really liked the game but I wish the ads were shorter and not too much of a constant pop-up. And the ‘no ads’ purchase was less expensive. 🙃
  4. [R10] Water Sort Puzzle 1/5 · US Awful: Literally you get ads everytime you complete a lvl it never stops it’s way too much.
  5. [R5] Water Sort Puzzle 5/5 · US Me encanta: Relaxants
  6. [R8] Water Sort Puzzle 5/5 · US Calm & Refreshing:): Relaxing & Stimulating:)
  7. [R12] Water Sort Puzzle 3/5 · US Fun Game at first BUT….: This game is really fun at first. I remember playing this game as an ad at first. I craved to play the actual full level so when I downloaded it, I was so excited. The game is fun at first but gets VERY repetitive. They add new elements to the game but then don’t used these elements in harder levels as the game goes on. From level 600 to 700, it’s all the same thing over a
  8. [R14] Water Sort Puzzle 5/5 · US Mind awareness: I just love how it keeps my mind busy
  9. [R4] Water Sort Puzzle 2/5 · US Ads cause glitches: Please update to all ads to be used for the free version, however, glitches need to be fixed. I have to SHUTDOWN and close out the app in between every level because even after watching the add or playing the mini game, there’s NO WAY to navigate back to the sorting app.
  10. [R9] Water Sort Puzzle 3/5 · US Bad update: This was one of my favorite and most played apps up until the new update. The graphics changed and they got weird to look at so I ended up deleting the game.
  11. [R18] Water Sort Puzzle 3/5 · US Not like the New graphics: Not liking the new graphics Harder to play I probably won’t be playing as much Not sure why it was changed Really liked the old game before this recent June 2026 update
  12. [R24] Water Sort Puzzle 3/5 · US Please change the bottles back!!: Please change the shape/style of the bottles back! I have played almost 10K levels but this latest update with the more 3d bottles and sloshing water might make me never play again 😭😭
  13. [R6] Water Sort Puzzle 3/5 · US Loads of scam ads: App is nice and I don’t mind supporting the ads but the advertisements are from scam sites which ends up not wanting to play the game
  14. [R13] Water Sort Puzzle 1/5 · US RIDICULOUS amount of ads: fun game, the amount of ads is sickening. after every single level and more. UNPLAYABLE and to get rid of them it’s like $20
  15. [R27] Water Sort Puzzle 3/5 · US Too many Ads!: There are sooo many ads in this app it is ridiculous!!!!!! Oh but I can pay $20 to have them ‘removed’ why would anyone ever do that?! That’s like paying to watch commercials.
  16. [R37] Water Sort Puzzle 1/5 · US Making it 3D was awful: Change the format back. This 3D look is atrocious
  17. [R69] Ball Sort 3/5 · US WAS one of my favorites…: This was one is my favorite games, and I played almost daily for years. But it had malware, which installed on my phone. So I had to do a phone reset and had to delete the app. When I reinstalled it, of course I lost all my years of progress. But I started over with the new version, and the same exact malware almost made its way to my phone again. Thankfully, I was able t
  18. [R81] Ball Sort 3/5 · US Much improved: This version is much improved BUT I only gave it 3 stars because the ads promoting weight loss gummies constantly take me out of the game and into my internet Safari. I realize you need to make money from these people but there should be restrictions on what they can and cannot do. If I’m not going to purchase it from the initial ad I’m certainly not going to change my mind flippi
  19. [R82] Ball Sort 1/5 · US Ball sort Color puzzle: Love this game but has virus. Delete before it finishes scanning phone. Do not use!!
  20. [R85] Ball Sort 1/5 · US Keeps going to scan this device in safari - deleting: No prompt for the scan. Just kicks in randomly over the last week. Not good. It must go. Had for a good while but this is unacceptable.

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