# Spring Sort vs Artiny

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Artiny at 79 against Spring Sort's 13. On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spring Sort sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Artiny sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Spring Sort against 4.8 for Artiny. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Artiny has 79 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Spring Sort ships an update every 2 weeks, Artiny fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spring Sort | Artiny |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spring-sort/id1619911183/reviews)** | [4.8 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artiny-color-by-number/id1660877786/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **79** |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 167 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Margala Games LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618386566) | [Eduard Khachatrian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659582570) |

## What reviewers say

### Spring Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spring-sort/id1619911183)

Engage in a relaxing and addictive puzzle experience by sorting colorful slinkies into their correct stacks. Swipe, slide, and match to complete challenging levels and sharpen your strategic thinking. Enjoy smooth animations and satisfying ASMR-style sounds.

**Highlights:** Color sorting gameplay, Satisfying animations, Challenging puzzle levels, Strategic slinky matching, ASMR-style sound effects, Multiple stacks for strategy

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Slinky Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Coins | $54.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


### Artiny

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artiny-color-by-number/id1660877786)

Color pixel art by numbers in a relaxing digital coloring book. Transform your own photos into pixel art and tackle giant mosaic puzzles. New pictures are added regularly, offering endless creative fun for all ages.

**Highlights:** Pixel art coloring by numbers, Convert personal photos to pixel art, Giant mosaic coloring puzzles, Earn achievements, Regularly updated gallery, Relaxing gameplay

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spring Sort free?

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

### Is Artiny free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spring Sort or Artiny?

Spring Sort is rated higher. Spring Sort averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Artiny averages 4.8 from 79 ratings.

### Do Spring Sort or Artiny have ads?

Both Spring Sort and Artiny show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spring Sort or Artiny?

Spring Sort ships an update every 2 weeks, and Artiny fortnightly. Most recently, Spring Sort was updated on November 3, 2026 and Artiny on November 3, 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.*