# PlanetDetonator vs Sort Dash

The clearest difference is rating: Sort Dash at 4.8 against PlanetDetonator's 1.0. Sort Dash also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). PlanetDetonator's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlanetDetonator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Sort Dash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sort Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sort Dash has 18K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PlanetDetonator ships an update monthly, Sort Dash fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlanetDetonator | Sort Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planetdetonator/id1217409563/reviews) | **[4.8 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-dash-color-match/id6737854991/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 145 MB | 304 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Little Family Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/856827947) | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) |

## What reviewers say

### PlanetDetonator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planetdetonator/id1217409563)

Protect the planet by tapping asteroids and missiles before they reach it. Progress through 50 increasingly challenging levels with faster objects. Utilize helpful detonators and power-ups to aid in survival.

**Highlights:** Tap to destroy asteroids and missiles, 50 challenging levels, Increasing difficulty with speed and size, Detonator power-ups, Asteroid slowing and size-increasing features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Slow Motion for 1 Day | $2.99 | one-time |
| Zoom for 1 Day | $2.99 | one-time |
| Slow Motion for 7 Days | $7.99 | one-time |
| Zoom for 7 Days | $7.99 | one-time |


### Sort Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-dash-color-match/id6737854991)

Engage in a strategic color-matching puzzle adventure. Align cards of the target color to clear trays while managing limited storage space. Progress through increasingly challenging levels with dynamic power-ups and unlock rewards.

**Highlights:** Strategic color matching, Card alignment gameplay, Overflow prevention mechanic, Increasing puzzle difficulty, Unlockable rewards and achievements, Dynamic power-ups

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cupid's bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Basic Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifesaver Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Booster Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Fun game concept
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads
- 💰 Expensive subscription for no ads
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy issues

**Reported bugs**

- Unsolvable first challenge
- Inability to see card colors
- App store loop after ads

**Requested features**

- More card deck options
- Reduce ad frequency
- Fix bonus level issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlanetDetonator free?

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

### Is Sort Dash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlanetDetonator or Sort Dash?

Sort Dash is rated higher. PlanetDetonator averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sort Dash averages 4.8 from 18K ratings.

### Do PlanetDetonator or Sort Dash have ads?

Sort Dash shows ads; PlanetDetonator does not.

### Which is updated more often, PlanetDetonator or Sort Dash?

PlanetDetonator ships an update monthly, and Sort Dash fortnightly. Most recently, PlanetDetonator was updated on November 2, 2026 and Sort Dash on November 11, 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.*