# Color Sorting Game vs Gradient Sort

The clearest difference is rating: Gradient Sort at 4.5 against Color Sorting Game's 3.8. Gradient Sort also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 5). Color Sorting Game's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Sorting Game sells 7 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.

Gradient Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gradient Sort has 4.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Color Sorting Game ships an update every 6 weeks, Gradient Sort weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Sorting Game | Gradient Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-sorting-game-iroiro/id1563030881/reviews) | **[4.5 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-sort/id1644068469/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **4.6K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 41.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 258 MB | 350 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Alberto Malagoli](https://appshunter.io/developer/965971566) | [Popcore GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375461777) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Sorting Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-sorting-game-iroiro/id1563030881)

This minimalist puzzle game offers a calming experience by arranging colors into harmonious patterns. With over 300 handcrafted levels, it provides a satisfying challenge for stress relief and mental clarity. Enjoy a visually pleasing journey through color theory.

**Highlights:** 300+ handcrafted color puzzles, Elegant minimalist design, Color matching challenges, Visual meditation experience, Track completion times, Share achievements

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hint Pack (10) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack (25) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Clarity pack (easy) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tranquility pack (medium) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Translucency pack (hard) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack (50) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Puzzles | $5.99 | one-time |


### 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 Color Sorting Game free?

Color Sorting Game 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, Color Sorting Game or Gradient Sort?

Gradient Sort is rated higher. Color Sorting Game averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Gradient Sort averages 4.5 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do Color Sorting Game or Gradient Sort have ads?

Gradient Sort shows ads; Color Sorting Game does not.

### Which is updated more often, Color Sorting Game or Gradient Sort?

Color Sorting Game ships an update every 6 weeks, and Gradient Sort weekly. Most recently, Color Sorting Game was updated on June 5, 2026 and Gradient Sort on September 28, 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.*