Comparison

Sharks vs Mermaids vs Pencil Jam Sorting

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sharks vs Mermaids

Engage in an underwater battle as a mermaid army, firing bubble cannons at various sea creatures. Dodge mines and torpedoes while collecting coins to reload your weapon. Avoid glowing hazards to survive the aquatic conflict.

Highlights
  • Precision bubble cannon shooting
  • Collect coins for reloads
  • Dodge mines and torpedoes
  • Battle enemy fish and sharks
  • Avoid glowing hazards
Features
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This precision based shooter has players taking control of an army of magnificent mermaids. Get into position and fire your bubble cannon at an array of enemy fish, sharks and a few other surprises. Collect coins to reload. Dodge mines and torpedos and whatever you do, don't touch anything that glows in the dark!

About

Pencil Jam Sorting

Features
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Sharpen your brain in Pencil Jam Sorting - The ultimate sorting game you’ve never seen before. Get ready to untangle a rainbow of pencils! In Pencil Jam Sorting, your mission is to free jammed pencils, match them with the right sharpeners, and clear the chaos. Each level brings clever setups, tricky twists, and that oh-so-satisfying feeling when everything clicks into place. Your Mission: Just tap to set those pencils in motion. Smooth touch controls and guiding arrows show you the perfect move to crack the jam. Sort each pencil into the same-colored sharpener and watch the chaos untangle. But beware - space is tight, so every move counts. Think smart, clear the jam, and keep the sorting streak alive! Why You’ll Get Hooked: Smooth, colorful graphics and animations with vibrant pencils and sharpeners. Sort and clear hundreds of fun, challenging levels. But watch out - if the desk runs out of space, it’s game over! Unlock special boosters to help you solve the toughest sorting puzzles. Compete with friends and climb the leaderboard in exciting challenges. So, what are you waiting for? Download Pencil Jam Sorting and beat the jam now! Sharpen your skills and become the ultimate sorting master. Play today!

Screenshots

Sharks vs Mermaids4 screens
Pencil Jam Sorting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sharks vs Mermaids at none against Pencil Jam Sorting's 10. Sharks vs Mermaids also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pencil Jam Sorting sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Sharks vs Mermaids asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sharks vs Mermaids ships an update every 6 days, Pencil Jam Sorting every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sharks vs Mermaids versus Pencil Jam Sorting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSharks vs MermaidsPencil Jam Sorting
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB289 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperCluck Eye Tea, LLCvmoga

In-app purchases

None

Sharks vs Mermaids

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Pencil Jam Sorting

One-time10
  • Default Bundle 1$0.99
  • Default Bundle 2$1.99
  • Default Bundle 3$2.99
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  • Default Bundle 4$3.99
  • Default Bundle 5$4.99
  • Default Bundle 6$5.99
  • Default Bundle 7$6.99
  • Coin Pack 4$19.99
  • Coin Pack 5$49.99
  • Coin Pack 6$99.99

Questions

Is Sharks vs Mermaids free?
Sharks vs Mermaids is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pencil Jam Sorting free?
Pencil Jam Sorting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sharks vs Mermaids or Pencil Jam Sorting have ads?
Both Sharks vs Mermaids and Pencil Jam Sorting show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sharks vs Mermaids or Pencil Jam Sorting?
Sharks vs Mermaids ships an update every 6 days, and Pencil Jam Sorting every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sharks vs Mermaids was updated on October 20, 2026 and Pencil Jam Sorting on October 8, 2026.

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