# Emoji Master! vs Category Sort

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Emoji Master! at 100% against Category Sort's 31%. Emoji Master! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). Category Sort's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 2) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Category Sort sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Emoji Master! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Category Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Category Sort has 13K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Emoji Master!'s written reviews are positive against 31% of Category Sort's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Emoji Master! ships an update weekly, Category Sort every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Emoji Master! | Category Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoji-master/id1538113703/reviews) | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/category-sort/id6758512068/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#174** |
| Size | 79 MB | 1019 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Joyixir OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534847102) | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) |

## What reviewers say

### Emoji Master!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoji-master/id1538113703)

Connect emojis to form words in this engaging puzzle game. It offers hours of entertainment as you decipher the meaning behind emoji combinations. Challenge your thinking and enjoy a fun, addictive experience.

**Highlights:** Connect emojis to form words, Solve emoji-based puzzles, Hours of engaging gameplay, Intuitive drag-and-drop controls, Challenging word association

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Category Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/category-sort/id6758512068)

**Currently charting:** #174 Top Free · Card (US App Store)

A relaxing emoji puzzle game where you sort memojis into their correct categories. Progress through increasingly challenging levels that test your logic and decision-making skills with colorful visuals and smooth gameplay.

**Highlights:** Match memojis by category, Intuitive sorting mechanics, Increasing puzzle difficulty, Colorful visuals, Relaxing yet challenging gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Revive Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass VIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Emoji Master! free?

Emoji Master! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Category Sort free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Emoji Master! or Category Sort?

Category Sort is rated higher. Emoji Master! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Category Sort averages 4.8 from 13K ratings.

### Do Emoji Master! or Category Sort have ads?

Category Sort shows ads; Emoji Master! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Emoji Master! or Category Sort?

Emoji Master! ships an update weekly, and Category Sort every 2 weeks. Most recently, Emoji Master! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Category Sort on October 27, 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.*