# Elevator Sorting vs Seat Escape

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Elevator Sorting at 16K against Seat Escape's 2.3K. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elevator Sorting sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Seat Escape sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Elevator Sorting against 4.7 for Seat Escape. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elevator Sorting has 16K ratings behind it against 2.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Elevator Sorting's written reviews are positive against 29% of Seat Escape's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elevator Sorting | Seat Escape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elevator-sorting/id1640717308/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seat-escape/id6738332856/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | **32.0% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 231 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Coco Play](https://appshunter.io/developer/654657050) | [IEC Holding L.L.C-FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763596914) |

## What reviewers say

### Elevator Sorting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elevator-sorting/id1640717308)

Strategically move avatars of the same color to their correct floors in this challenging puzzle game. Think ahead to solve mind-blowing levels and enjoy a relaxing yet brain-stimulating experience with colorful graphics and easy-to-learn mechanics.

**Highlights:** Move people to correct floors, Match avatars by color, Strategic puzzle solving, Progressively harder levels, Relaxing gameplay, Colorful graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fail Revive | $0.99 | one-time |
| NoAds Day Limited | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Vip Pack No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating gameplay
- ⏱️ Good time-passing game
- 👍 Fun and relaxing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Too many intrusive ads
- 🔪 Unnecessary violent levels
- 🤔 Unclear purpose of collected coins
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Repetitive levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Levels resetting to start
- Glitches with elevator movement

**Requested features**

- Option to skip violent levels
- Ability to spend collected coins
- More challenging and varied levels
- Paid version to remove ads


### Seat Escape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seat-escape/id6738332856)

Strategically move seats to solve intricate puzzles and clear paths. Each level presents unique obstacles and requires careful planning to overcome. Enjoy colorful visuals and intuitive controls as you progress through challenging stages.

**Highlights:** Innovative seating puzzles, Intuitive controls, Challenging levels, Eye-catching graphics, Strategic move planning

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Reward Tower 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Life and Coin Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gold 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Reward Tower 2 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Gold 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Reward Tower 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Reward Tower 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Reward Tower 5 | $29.99 | one-time |
| VIP Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gold 5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Gold 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Straightforward gameplay
- 🚀 Challenging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game freezes and crashes
- ⏱️ Insufficient extra time for ads
- 🔊 Sound issues with ads
- 🕹️ Difficulty in moving pieces

**Reported bugs**

- Game gets stuck at certain levels
- Ads not providing promised extra time

**Requested features**

- More levels needed
- Option to permanently remove all ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elevator Sorting free?

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

### Is Seat Escape free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Elevator Sorting or Seat Escape?

Seat Escape is rated higher. Elevator Sorting averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Seat Escape averages 4.7 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Elevator Sorting or Seat Escape have ads?

Both Elevator Sorting and Seat Escape show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Elevator Sorting or Seat Escape?

Elevator Sorting ships an update every 2 weeks, and Seat Escape every 2 weeks. Most recently, Elevator Sorting was updated on October 2, 2026 and Seat Escape on October 2, 2026.

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