# Gradient Sort vs Syllatiles

Gradient Sort and Syllatiles both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 42% of Gradient Sort's written reviews are positive against 16% of Syllatiles's. Gradient Sort also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Syllatiles's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gradient Sort sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Syllatiles sells 10 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 — 4.5 for Gradient Sort against 4.6 for Syllatiles. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.6K and 10K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Gradient Sort's written reviews are positive against 16% of Syllatiles's.

Gradient Sort ships an update weekly, Syllatiles every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gradient Sort | Syllatiles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-sort/id1644068469/reviews) | **[4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syllatiles-word-puzzle-game/id6458735536/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.6K | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | **41.5% of reviews** | 16.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 350 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Popcore GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375461777) | [Hitapps Games LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648314473) |

## What reviewers say

### Gradient Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-sort/id1644068469)

Engage in a visually pleasing color sorting puzzle game. Arrange shades of colors in the correct order to achieve perfect color harmony and a relaxing, meditative experience. This game offers a unique take on coloring and shade sorting mechanics.

**Highlights:** Color sorting puzzle mechanic, Visually pleasing gradients, Relaxing gameplay, Achieve color harmony, Meditative experience

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bunch of cash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack for Hint Booster | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Worker | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Cash | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Cash | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Cash | $17.99 | one-time |
| Regular pack of Hint Booster | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big pack for Hint Booster | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Relaxing color sorting
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Unique puzzle concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🔍 Small puzzle pieces difficult to interact with

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle screen becomes zoomed in and unresponsive
- Hints not working as expected
- Puzzle pieces not registering correctly

**Requested features**

- Zoom in/out functionality
- Option to remove ads
- Ability to save progress and resume levels


### Syllatiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syllatiles-word-puzzle-game/id6458735536)

This word puzzle game challenges players to decipher a mystery word, find its parts on the game field, and assemble them correctly. It offers numerous levels and hints for players of all skill levels, providing both entertainment and mental stimulation.

**Highlights:** Decipher mystery words, Locate word parts, Assemble words, Multiple levels, Hints and clues, Vocabulary expansion

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins: 250 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Refill Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coins: 650 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Choose One - ALL | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Challenging and brain-stimulating
- 🤔 Interesting concept and gameplay
- 🤓 Exercises vocabulary and spelling skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- ⏱️ Ads interrupt gameplay too frequently
- 🤯 Ads ruin the enjoyment of the game
- 🙄 Ads are longer than the gameplay itself

**Reported bugs**

- Clues do not always match the expected answer
- Incorrect grammar and tense usage in clues
- Game progress and daily challenges not saved properly

**Requested features**

- Difficulty levels (easy, medium, hard)
- Option to remove ads through one-time purchase
- Ability to scramble tiles when stuck
- Larger font and tile size for better visibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gradient Sort free?

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

### Is Syllatiles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gradient Sort or Syllatiles?

Syllatiles is rated higher. Gradient Sort averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Syllatiles averages 4.6 from 10K ratings.

### Do Gradient Sort or Syllatiles have ads?

Both Gradient Sort and Syllatiles show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gradient Sort or Syllatiles?

Gradient Sort ships an update weekly, and Syllatiles every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gradient Sort was updated on November 3, 2026 and Syllatiles on November 6, 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.*