# FootRock 2 vs Gradient Sort

FootRock 2 and Gradient Sort both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of FootRock 2's written reviews are positive against 42% of Gradient Sort's. FootRock 2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.2). Gradient Sort's advantage is ratings volume (4.6K vs 112) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FootRock 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Gradient Sort sells 11 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 — 4.6 for FootRock 2 against 4.5 for Gradient Sort. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gradient Sort has 4.6K ratings behind it against 112, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of FootRock 2's written reviews are positive against 42% of Gradient Sort's.

FootRock 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Gradient Sort weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FootRock 2 | Gradient Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/footrock-2/id1271739787/reviews)** | [4.5 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-sort/id1644068469/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 112 | **4.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.5% of reviews** | 41.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 160 MB | 350 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [DEVGEIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462267626) | [Popcore GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375461777) |

## What reviewers say

### FootRock 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/footrock-2/id1271739787)

Experience a psychedelic first-person arcade game with no rules. Manipulate reality by teleporting, throwing balls, and shooting zombies in a chaotic environment.

**Highlights:** Throw balls at opponents, Teleportation, Shoot zombie hordes, Explosive action, No rules gameplay

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Gold Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dog Mask | $0.99 | one-time |
| Eagle Mash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fox | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mouse | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pig | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spinner | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tiger | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wolf | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 🤩 Great graphics
- 🎮 Good controls
- 💯 Addictive time killer
- 🚀 Fast loading times

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes on loading screen
- ❌ Misleading advertising
- 🤔 Lack of rules/laws in-game
- 📉 Outdated content
- 📱 Screen not optimized for some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes on loading screen
- Online not loading

**Requested features**

- More levels/chapters
- Add third person view
- Add voice chat
- Improve graphics
- Add survival mode


### Gradient Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-sort/id1644068469)

Engage in a visually pleasing color sorting puzzle game. Arrange shades of colors in the correct order to achieve perfect color harmony and a relaxing, meditative experience. This game offers a unique take on coloring and shade sorting mechanics.

**Highlights:** Color sorting puzzle mechanic, Visually pleasing gradients, Relaxing gameplay, Achieve color harmony, Meditative experience

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bunch of cash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack for Hint Booster | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Days of Cash | $3.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Worker | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Cash | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Cash | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Cash | $17.99 | one-time |
| Regular pack of Hint Booster | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big pack for Hint Booster | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Relaxing color sorting
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Unique puzzle concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🔍 Small puzzle pieces difficult to interact with

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle screen becomes zoomed in and unresponsive
- Hints not working as expected
- Puzzle pieces not registering correctly

**Requested features**

- Zoom in/out functionality
- Option to remove ads
- Ability to save progress and resume levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FootRock 2 free?

FootRock 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gradient Sort free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FootRock 2 or Gradient Sort?

FootRock 2 is rated higher. FootRock 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while Gradient Sort averages 4.5 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do FootRock 2 or Gradient Sort have ads?

Gradient Sort shows ads; FootRock 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, FootRock 2 or Gradient Sort?

FootRock 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gradient Sort weekly. Most recently, FootRock 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gradient Sort on October 27, 2026.

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