# Gradient Sort vs Hue Hunter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hue Hunter at 100% against Gradient Sort's 42%. Hue Hunter also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Gradient Sort's advantage is ratings volume (4.6K vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gradient Sort sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Hue Hunter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hue Hunter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gradient Sort has 4.6K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Gradient Sort's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hue Hunter's.

Gradient Sort ships an update weekly, Hue Hunter every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gradient Sort | Hue Hunter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-sort/id1644068469/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hue-hunter/id6466039523/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 41.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 350 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.2** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Popcore GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375461777) | [Benjamin Guzman Lopez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680411019) |

## 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 (11)**

| 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 |
| 30 Days of Cash | $3.99 | 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


### Hue Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hue-hunter/id6466039523)

A visually captivating puzzle game that challenges your color perception. Spot the odd hue out in a grid of mesmerizing shades before the timer runs out. Compete globally and sharpen your senses with increasingly intricate levels.

**Highlights:** Spot the odd hue, Sharpen color perception, Brain-teasing puzzles, Race against time, Global leaderboards, Stunning visuals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gradient Sort free?

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

### Is Hue Hunter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gradient Sort or Hue Hunter?

Hue Hunter is rated higher. Gradient Sort averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Hue Hunter averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Gradient Sort or Hue Hunter have ads?

Both Gradient Sort and Hue Hunter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gradient Sort or Hue Hunter?

Gradient Sort ships an update weekly, and Hue Hunter every 3 days. Most recently, Gradient Sort was updated on October 21, 2026 and Hue Hunter on October 7, 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.*