# Clean Up: Category Sorting > Educational game for developing sorting, classifying, and reasoning skills. (iPhone/iPad app by DIfferent Roads to Learning, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-up-category-sorting/id404057271 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [DIfferent Roads to Learning, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404057274) - Category: Education, Games, Family - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 4.00/5 from 41 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 41 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2011-01-09 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-up-category-sorting/id404057271/reviews.md ## What is Clean Up? This interactive game develops language, reasoning, and sorting and classifying skills in your learners. Players must "clean up" by putting 75 photographic images of toys, food, and clothing away in the correct shopping cart, refrigerator, or toy box. Each target is introduced by its label ("Where does the Apple go?") in each round where players see 15 unique images. Correct responses receive visual and auditory reinforcement while incorrect answers are corrected by a visual prompt of the correct answer flashing. After all targets have been seen once, they are reintroduced in a new, randomized order. The App takes data for the percentage answered correctly across rounds as well as sessions in which the App is in use. This app builds foundational sorting skills for students just developing their sorting and classifying skills. ## Key features - Develops language and reasoning skills - Teaches sorting and classifying - Interactive image categorization - Visual and auditory reinforcement - Tracks user progress - 75 photographic images ## Recent user reviews (10 of 19) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-up-category-sorting/id404057271/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Only 3 categories, but they are done well *2012-07-31, version 1.21* This app is much better after your last update. The pictures look great. I like getting to see the accuracy at the end of the session. It would be nice if you had a menu button available while playing. The other buttons all have a back to menu button, but when you click on the play button there is no way to go back unless you close out the program. Also, I think it would be nice if you have an options menu that lets you do things like change the amount of reinforcement, remove the verbal prompts, and option to have a next button or automatic movement to the next target. Also, the only place that I saw that told me there are 15 targets per session was on the itunes description. I think you should add that info in your about this game section. I like that you have so many images, but with other developers putting out apps with more than three categories you're really limiting yourself. Do you have any plans to make other sorting groups? (Animals, Transportion, etc.) It would really make this a more comprehensive sorting app. ### 1/5 — New version won't download *2012-07-11, version 1.2* I have been trying for over a week to download the latest version. It will not download. It keeps saying unable to download. Please fix this problem. ### 3/5 — Annoying rewards *2012-07-05, version 1.2* The pop up "rewards" for the correct answers are annoying and distracting. Kids try to sort them! Something simple like a check, star or thumbs up in the corner would be better. ### 2/5 — Clean Up categories *2012-04-26, version 1.1* The photos are good. However, there are only three categories. ### 3/5 — Fruit or laundry basket? *2012-03-30, version 1.1* I am a mom of four little kids- all have autism. They are different ages and developmental levels. All of them were introduced to this app during one-on-one sessions and each independently thought the fruit basket was meant to be a laundry basket. Fun enough, but I wouldn't recommend this with ABA or similar individual work. The confusion is discouraging and it can be difficult for an autistic child to move on. ### 3/5 — Frustrated... *2012-03-28, version 1.1* How do you exit to the main menu once you start? Can't figure it out! ### 4/5 — Good for what it is *2011-12-21, version 1.1* This is a great free app for sorting. I kinda wish that the pictures could be bigger and the percent correct would tally trials. And instead of a basket for food, maybe a refrigerator. However, great free app !! I would recommend. ### 4/5 — An important concept *2011-11-19, version 1.1* I am a parent of a special needs child and a former teacher. Kids need to sort! It is a skill needed for many things. Like to see it classify more. I think it is really important for developing pattern sense, as well. To recognize the attribute in a pattern, kids need to sort first. It would be great if there was a store on the app for kids to go. They could choose items to sort into categories by color shape size design, etc. It would be fun for them. I absolutely agree with the speech pathologist about the language piece. This is crucial. It would be great if the voice could say what object is because kids with special needs say "this that there" because their vocabularies and word retrieval is limited. Good modeling ie, naming the objects to encourage vocabulary expansion. I gave 4 stars because I am glad that someone is staring the process. ### 3/5 — Very basic *2011-10-31, version 1.1* With only 3 categories and slightly more than a handful of photos to sort, this is as simple as it gets. ### 4/5 — Simple fun *2011-10-22, version 1.1* My son deliberately put things in the wrong place to get a reaction from me which he thought was hilarious. I agree with other review, a fruit stall would have been better than a basket. ## Frequently asked questions about Clean Up ### What learning skills does Clean Up: Category Sorting help develop? Clean Up: Category Sorting focuses on developing language, reasoning, and sorting and classifying skills. It helps learners build foundational abilities in these areas through interactive gameplay. ### How does Clean Up: Category Sorting provide feedback to players? Correct responses are met with visual and auditory reinforcement. Incorrect answers receive a visual prompt, with the correct answer flashing to guide the player. ### What kind of content is included in Clean Up: Category Sorting? The game features 75 photographic images of common items such as toys, food, and clothing. These images are used to teach categorization skills. ### Does Clean Up: Category Sorting track player progress? Yes, the app collects data on the percentage of items answered correctly across rounds and sessions. This allows for tracking of progress and learning. ### What is the age rating for Clean Up: Category Sorting? The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children who are beginning to develop sorting and classifying abilities. ### On which devices can I play Clean Up: Category Sorting? Clean Up: Category Sorting is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices. ### How often is Clean Up: Category Sorting updated? The latest version of Clean Up: Category Sorting is 2.0, which was last updated on January 19, 2018. Updates are not very frequent. ### What is the price of Clean Up: Category Sorting? Clean Up: Category Sorting is a paid app priced at $1.99. There are no in-app purchases or ads. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0 — 2018-01-19 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Company logo update. ### 1.22 — 2017-11-11 Updated for 64-bit architecture. ### 1.21 — 2012-07-19 This update contains crisp, clear, new images for 75 language targets as well as for the clean-up containers. There are also new reinforcers and voiceovers. Each target is now introduced by its label ("Where does the Apple go?"). The 75 targets are introduced in rounds of 15 with an option to continue playing after each round. After all targets have been seen once, they are reintroduced in a new, randomized order. The App takes data for the percentage answered correctly across rounds as well as sessions in which the App is in use. ### 1.2 — 2012-06-29 This update contains crisp, clear, new images for 75 language targets as well as for the clean-up containers. There are also new reinforcers and voiceovers. Each target is now introduced by its label ("Where does the Apple go?"). The 75 targets are introduced in rounds of 15 with an option to continue playing after each round. After all targets have been seen once, they are reintroduced in a new, randomized order. 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