# Gradient Sort vs Colorma

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Colorma at 76% against Gradient Sort's 42%. Colorma also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.2). Gradient Sort's advantage is ratings volume (4.6K vs 1.2K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gradient Sort sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Colorma sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Colorma holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.6K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Gradient Sort's written reviews are positive against 76% of Colorma's.

Gradient Sort ships an update weekly, Colorma every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gradient Sort | Colorma |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-sort/id1644068469/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorma/id6471999662/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 41.5% of reviews | **76.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 350 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Popcore GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375461777) | [Logisk Studio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/796814064) |

## 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


### Colorma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorma/id6471999662)

This puzzle game tests your color perception and creativity. Place tiles to create gradients and solve intricate challenges on unique grids. It offers hundreds of levels with vibrant visuals and calming soundtracks for both beginners and masters.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of unique levels, Place color tiles, Create stunning gradients, Intricate grid challenges, Vibrant visuals, Relaxing soundtracks

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 15 Hints | $2.29 | one-time |
| 30 Hints | $3.79 | one-time |
| Hex Level Packs | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me a Coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| 60 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me a Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Square Level Packs | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hex Level Packs | $7.99 | one-time |
| Treat Me to Lunch | $7.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| Treat Me to Lunch | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Support a Coding Session | $14.99 | one-time |
| Fund My Future Projects | $19.99 | one-time |
| Join the Hall of Fame | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌈 Beautiful color gradients
- 🧠 Challenging yet satisfying puzzles
- 🎨 Visually stunning design
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming experience
- 💎 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of detailed statistics/progress tracking
- 💰 Concerns about ads and in-app purchases
- 🔄 Levels can be repetitive
- 🔌 Crashes and compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to continue or choose a level
- Inability to get clues/hints to pass certain levels

**Requested features**

- More color palettes and level variety
- Data/progress sync across devices
- Detailed level completion stats
- Ability to replay completed levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gradient Sort free?

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

### Is Colorma free?

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

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

Colorma is rated higher. Gradient Sort averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Colorma averages 4.9 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Gradient Sort or Colorma have ads?

Both Gradient Sort and Colorma show ads.

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

Gradient Sort ships an update weekly, and Colorma every 2 weeks. Most recently, Gradient Sort was updated on October 12, 2026 and Colorma on October 12, 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.*