# Sporcle vs Sorting History

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sorting History at 100% against Sporcle's 35%. Sorting History also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Sporcle's advantage is ratings volume (4.1K vs 33) and chart position (#33 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sporcle sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Sorting History sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sorting History holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sporcle has 4.1K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Sporcle's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sorting History's.

Sporcle ships an update monthly, Sorting History every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sporcle | Sorting History |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sporcle/id1572007006/reviews) | **[5.0 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorting-history/id6760428599/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 35.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | — |
| Size | 45 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Sporcle, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/353642904) | [Empty Cup Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884407457) |

## What reviewers say

### Sporcle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sporcle/id1572007006)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Grossing · Trivia, #56 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

Engage in a vast collection of trivia games and quizzes covering countless topics. Test your knowledge with various formats, compete with others, and earn achievements. Offers both free and premium experiences.

**Highlights:** Over 1 million trivia games, Hundreds of categories, Multiple quiz formats, Play solo or against others, Badges and achievements, Create your own quizzes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month of Sporcle Orange | $5.99 | per month |
| 1 Year of Sporcle Orange | $59.99 | per year |
| 250 Florins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Florins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2,500 Florins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Florins | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for trivia and quizzes
- 👍 Lots of variety and categories
- 😊 Fun and engaging experience
- 💡 Helpful for memory training and learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes, especially with picture quizzes
- 📢 Too many intrusive ads, even in paid version
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find desired quizzes
- 🔍 Subpar mobile optimization, issues with keyboard and screen size

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes frequently
- Keyboard issues, unable to close or move it
- Picture/map quizzes not rendering properly
- Inconsistent behavior when exiting quizzes

**Requested features**

- Add quiz history and ability to replay past quizzes
- Improve search and filtering options
- Optimize for better mobile experience, especially with picture/map quizzes
- Provide more customization options (e.g., disable timer)


### Sorting History

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorting-history/id6760428599)

Test your knowledge of historical events by placing them on a growing timeline. Features over 1,200 events across 12 categories, with a new daily challenge. Offers various game modes and learning options for an engaging educational experience.

**Highlights:** Place historical events on a timeline, Over 1,200 events in 12 categories, Daily Challenge mode, Learning Mode with spaced repetition, Multiple game modes (Friendly, Competitive, Expert), Offline play, Pass & Play and Network Play for multiplayer

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Explorer | $1.99 | per month |
| Historian | $2.99 | per month |
| Explorer | $9.99 | per year |
| Historian | $14.99 | per year |
| Explorer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Historian | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sporcle free?

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

### Is Sorting History free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sporcle or Sorting History?

Sorting History is rated higher. Sporcle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Sorting History averages 5.0 from 33 ratings.

### Do Sporcle or Sorting History have ads?

Both Sporcle and Sorting History show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sporcle or Sorting History?

Sporcle ships an update monthly, and Sorting History every 6 days. Most recently, Sporcle was updated on October 25, 2026 and Sorting History 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.*