# Lite vs Spring Sort

The clearest difference is monetization model: Spring Sort at free with in-app purchases against Lite's subscription. Spring Sort also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 14 months). Lite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (120 vs 13). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Spring Sort sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spring Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lite has 120 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lite ships an update every 14 months, Spring Sort every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lite | Spring Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lite-brite-numbers-retro-art/id1545129580/reviews) | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spring-sort/id1619911183/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **120** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 68 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vector Labs Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1213774149) | [MARGALA GAMES LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618386566) |

## What reviewers say

### Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lite-brite-numbers-retro-art/id1545129580)

Relive a classic 70s creative toy on your mobile device. This virtual art game allows users of all ages to design colorful light-up pictures, promoting creativity and hand-eye coordination. Save and share your digital masterpieces.

**Highlights:** Virtual retro board game experience, Promotes creativity and imagination, Improves hand-eye coordination, Range of beautiful images to create, Different light-up patterns, Save and share artwork

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Offer | $4.99 | one-time |


### Spring Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spring-sort/id1619911183)

Engage in a relaxing and addictive puzzle experience by sorting colorful slinkies into their correct stacks. Swipe, slide, and match to complete challenging levels and sharpen your strategic thinking. Enjoy smooth animations and satisfying ASMR-style sounds.

**Highlights:** Color sorting gameplay, Satisfying animations, Challenging puzzle levels, Strategic slinky matching, ASMR-style sound effects, Multiple stacks for strategy

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Slinky Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Coins | $54.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lite free?

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

### Is Spring Sort free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lite or Spring Sort?

Spring Sort is rated higher. Lite averages 4.4 out of 5 from 120 ratings, while Spring Sort averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do Lite or Spring Sort have ads?

Spring Sort shows ads; Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lite or Spring Sort?

Lite ships an update every 14 months, and Spring Sort every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lite was updated on October 24, 2026 and Spring Sort on October 24, 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.*