# Sort 3D! vs Pearl Gem!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sort 3D! at none against Pearl Gem!'s 7. Sort 3D! also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Pearl Gem!'s advantage is ratings volume (66K vs 7). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pearl Gem! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Sort 3D! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sort 3D! against 4.6 for Pearl Gem!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pearl Gem! has 66K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sort 3D! | Pearl Gem! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-3d/id1565222569/reviews)** | [4.6 (66K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearl-gem/id6477785346/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **66K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 168 MB | 315 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SDP Games SAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/309578706) | [A Small Game AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073064064) |

## What reviewers say

### Sort 3D!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-3d/id1565222569)

Engage your mind with a satisfying 3D sorting puzzle game featuring bouncy objects and tons of levels. Enjoy amazing graphics and physics that offer a fun challenge.

**Highlights:** Object sorting puzzles, Bouncy physics simulation, Numerous levels, 3D graphics, Mind sharpening gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pearl Gem!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearl-gem/id6477785346)

Engage in a unique bubble-shooter adventure, breaking obstacles and combining shots to conquer levels. Collect pearls to craft beautiful gems and discover hidden treasures with a helpful companion guiding your way.

**Highlights:** Unique bubble-shooter gameplay, Break through obstacles, Collect pearls, Create beautiful gems, Unlock powerful boosters, Clear layers of the Pearl Sphere

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ad Breaks for 1 day! | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ad Breaks for 7 days! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shiny Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Star Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ad Breaks forever! | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent graphics
- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎯 Challenging levels
- 👍 Relaxing and soothing experience
- 💎 Satisfying to watch the pearls drop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of clarity on game mechanics and progression
- 🔊 Annoying voice/sound effects
- 💰 Too many ads, especially after rating the app
- 🐛 Bugs causing progress resets and issues with water level

**Reported bugs**

- Pearl counter resets to zero
- Water level not progressing as expected
- Sound issues after ad breaks
- Excessively high pearl requirements on certain levels

**Requested features**

- Add more level variety and difficulty
- Introduce new game modes or challenges
- Provide an option to disable sound/music
- Improve the water level progression system
- Add a shop or customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sort 3D! free?

Sort 3D! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pearl Gem! free?

Pearl Gem! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sort 3D! or Pearl Gem!?

Sort 3D! is rated higher. Sort 3D! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Pearl Gem! averages 4.6 from 66K ratings.

### Do Sort 3D! or Pearl Gem! have ads?

Both Sort 3D! and Pearl Gem! show ads.

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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.*