# Crowd Sort vs Combo Koala

The clearest difference is update cadence: Combo Koala at fortnightly against Crowd Sort's every 2 months. Crowd Sort's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 664). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crowd Sort sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Combo Koala sells 40 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Combo Koala holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crowd Sort has 11K ratings behind it against 664, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 69% and 68% positive.

Crowd Sort ships an update every 2 months, Combo Koala fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crowd Sort | Combo Koala |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowd-sort-color-sorting-game/id1584996888/reviews) | **[4.9 (664 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combo-koala/id6446302380/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 664 |
| Positive reviews | **68.5% of reviews** | 67.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 243 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) | [Twitchy Finger Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/935094354) |

## What reviewers say

### Crowd Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowd-sort-color-sorting-game/id1584996888)

Engage your mind with a vibrant puzzle game where you sort colored characters into matching tubes. Enjoy smooth gameplay, unlimited undos, and a variety of challenging levels. Relax and strategize at your own pace with no time limits.

**Highlights:** One-tap color sorting control, Unlimited undo functionality, Smooth and continuous puzzle gameplay, Night Mode option, Numerous unique sorting levels, No time limit

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging and fun gameplay
- 🙂 Cute and engaging character animations
- ⏱️ Quick gameplay with responsive controls
- 💎 Satisfying to complete levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many intrusive ads
- 🎨 Difficulty seeing colors for some users
- 🔒 Paid version still has ads
- 🤔 Lack of difficulty progression

**Reported bugs**

- Certain levels appear unsolvable
- Game freezing or becoming unresponsive
- Issues with updated graphics and UI

**Requested features**

- Hint or nudge feature for stuck levels
- Horizontal gameplay mode
- More customization options for characters
- Ability to earn/purchase extra lanes


### Combo Koala

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combo-koala/id6446302380)

Engage in a unique action puzzle game that blends checkers-style strategy with intense combo fighting. Battle ninjas, unlock abilities, and progress through an epic adventure. Enjoy offline play and challenging puzzles.

**Highlights:** Checkers-style gameplay with combo fighting, RPG progression system, Epic boss battles, Variety of unique enemies, Offline play support, Challenging puzzles and quests

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

**In-app purchases (40)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 28 Days Daily Gems | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Ad Coupons | $9.99 | per month |
| 80 Gems Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Best Value Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Talent Develop Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero Upgrade Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double Idle Reward Permanent | $1.99 | one-time |
| Basic Boost Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Deal II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Deal 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Stamina Piggy Bank | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter One Launch Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Starter Bundle I | $4.99 | one-time |
| New Hero Training Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Superior Stage Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Best Selling Weapon Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Silver Starter Set | $4.99 | one-time |
| Talent Token Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Starter Bundle II | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Deal III | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Piggy Bank | $5.99 | one-time |
| Enhancestone Piggy Bank | $5.99 | one-time |
| Equipment Scroll Piggy Bank | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Starter Bundle III | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Gems Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 3 Pack Launch Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Universal Equipment Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Stage Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Best Valued Stage Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Easter Event Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Event Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| No More Ads | $17.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Gems Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Furball Hero Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mechanical Furball Hero Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 6 Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ninja Gear Ultimate Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Unique combat mechanics
- 💡 Interesting character designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Energy system limits playtime
- 💰 Overly aggressive monetization
- 🤯 Difficulty spike too early

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to access shop after unlocking
- Arrows not collected after levels
- Freezing during cloud save attempts

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Better balance and progression
- Save/cloud sync functionality
- Improved energy/stamina system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crowd Sort free?

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

### Is Combo Koala free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Crowd Sort or Combo Koala?

Combo Koala is rated higher. Crowd Sort averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Combo Koala averages 4.9 from 664 ratings.

### Do Crowd Sort or Combo Koala have ads?

Both Crowd Sort and Combo Koala show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crowd Sort or Combo Koala?

Crowd Sort ships an update every 2 months, and Combo Koala fortnightly. Most recently, Crowd Sort was updated on October 16, 2026 and Combo Koala on October 15, 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.*