Comparison

Eterna vs Sort Solver & Helper

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Eterna

Engage in a citizen science game to design RNA molecules for medical research. Solve puzzles to unlock lab access and contribute to inventing new medicines through challenges.

Highlights
  • Design RNA molecules
  • Solve scientific puzzles
  • Participate in medical research
  • Invent new medicines
  • Unlock lab access
Features
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Eterna is a citizen science game where players learn to design RNA molecules for medical research by solving puzzles. Complete introductory puzzles to unlock lab access and participate in challenges where you can invent medicine!

About

Sort Solver & Helper

This app provides instant solutions for color sorting puzzles like water or ball sort games. It offers step-by-step guidance or single move hints, and can analyze puzzles from screenshots or manual input. Enjoy an ad-free experience with customizable skins and puzzle history.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step visual solutions
  • Hint mode for single moves
  • Screenshot puzzle detection
  • Manual puzzle input
  • Customizable ball/liquid skins
  • Puzzle history
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Stuck on a water sort or ball sort puzzle? Sort Solver finds the solution for you in seconds. HOW IT WORKS • Set up your puzzle manually or take a screenshot • Tap Solve for a complete step-by-step solution • Or use Hint mode to get just the next move FEATURES • Step-by-step solutions with visual playback • Hint mode — get one move at a time without spoiling the full solution • Screenshot detection — snap a photo of your puzzle and let the app figure it out • Manual input — set up any puzzle with up to 12 colors • Ball or liquid skin — match the look of your game • Puzzle history — revisit and replay past puzzles • Works offline with a built-in solver Whether you're playing Ball Sort Puzzle, Water Sort Puzzle, or any color tube sorting game, Sort Solver handles them all. Set the number of tubes and layers to match your exact puzzle. Perfect for when you're stuck on a tricky level or just want to verify your solution. No ads in the solver — just fast, clean answers. Download Sort Solver and never get stuck again. Privacy Policy: https://www.1mbsaas.com/sort-solver-privacy-policy EULA/Terms of Service: https://www.1mbsaas.com/sort-solver-eula

Screenshots

Eterna4 screens
Sort Solver & Helper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Eterna at 3.7 against Sort Solver & Helper's 1.0. Eterna also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (33% vs 0%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sort Solver & Helper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Eterna asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Eterna holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eterna has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Eterna's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sort Solver & Helper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eterna ships an update every 3 weeks, Sort Solver & Helper every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Eterna versus Sort Solver & Helper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEternaSort Solver & Helper
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (15 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.1
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB25 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperVital Mind Media1MB SAAS SL

Customer experience

Eterna

All ratings15 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%

Sort Solver & Helper

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Eterna

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Sort Solver & Helper

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Eterna free?
Eterna is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sort Solver & Helper free?
Sort Solver & Helper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Eterna or Sort Solver & Helper?
Eterna is rated higher. Eterna averages 3.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Sort Solver & Helper averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Eterna or Sort Solver & Helper have ads?
Neither Eterna nor Sort Solver & Helper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eterna or Sort Solver & Helper?
Eterna ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sort Solver & Helper every 2 months. Most recently, Eterna was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sort Solver & Helper on November 5, 2026.

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