# Soda Sort Puzzle vs Patternix

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Patternix at 100% against Soda Sort Puzzle's 22%. Patternix also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ads (none vs shown). Soda Sort Puzzle's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Soda Sort Puzzle sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Patternix asks for nothing beyond the download.

Patternix holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Soda Sort Puzzle has 16K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Soda Sort Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 100% of Patternix's.

Soda Sort Puzzle ships an update every 3 weeks, Patternix every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Soda Sort Puzzle | Patternix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soda-sort-puzzle/id1546705283/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patternix/id6751916273/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 21.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 288 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IEC GAMES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551788418) | [COVENTIFY (PRIVATE) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833652665) |

## What reviewers say

### Soda Sort Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soda-sort-puzzle/id1546705283)

A fun and addictive puzzle game where players sort colored water into glasses until all colors match. Control pouring with a single finger, with no penalties or time limits to enjoy the challenge at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Sort colored water, Tap and hold to pour, One finger control, No penalties, No time limits, Restart levels

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ticket_01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold_01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ticket_02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads! | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold_02 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gem 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ticket_03 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gold_03 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gem 3 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $15.99 | one-time |
| Ticket_05 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ticket_06 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 💭 Challenging puzzles
- 🕰 Good time-killer
- 🧠 Brain-exercising

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔄 Repetitive levels
- 🔧 Glitchy performance
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🔒 Paid version still has ads

**Reported bugs**

- Levels unsolvable due to missing colors
- App freezes and crashes
- Reward videos not working

**Requested features**

- More bottle/container variety
- Harder level progression
- Customization options
- Leaderboards and daily challenges


### Patternix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patternix/id6751916273)

Engage your mind with a smart puzzle game that combines code-breaking and pattern recognition. Solve logic challenges, deduce secret codes, and identify sequences with clear feedback and no guesswork. Enjoy a satisfying brain-training experience with progressive difficulty.

**Highlights:** Code-breaking challenges, Pattern recognition gameplay, Logic and deduction puzzles, Sequence solving, Clear feedback system, Progressive difficulty

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Soda Sort Puzzle free?

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

### Is Patternix free?

Patternix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Soda Sort Puzzle or Patternix?

Patternix is rated higher. Soda Sort Puzzle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Patternix averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Soda Sort Puzzle or Patternix have ads?

Soda Sort Puzzle shows ads; Patternix does not.

### Which is updated more often, Soda Sort Puzzle or Patternix?

Soda Sort Puzzle ships an update every 3 weeks, and Patternix every 4 days. Most recently, Soda Sort Puzzle was updated on October 15, 2026 and Patternix on October 12, 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.*