# Gradient Sort vs Circle

The clearest difference is rating: Gradient Sort at 4.5 against Circle's 1.0. Gradient Sort also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 1). Circle's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.2). 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 Circle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gradient Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gradient Sort has 4.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Gradient Sort ships an update weekly, Circle every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gradient Sort | Circle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-sort/id1644068469/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle-perfect-circle-cha/id6741995994/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 41.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 350 MB | 70 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) | [kota tada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658942612) |

## 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


### Circle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle-perfect-circle-cha/id6741995994)

Test your precision in this simple yet challenging game where you draw circles with your finger. Earn a score based on accuracy and see how close you can get to a perfect circle. It's a quick, casual, and addictive experience for anyone.

**Highlights:** Draw circles with your finger, Score based on precision, Intuitive controls, Quick and casual gameplay, Addictive challenge

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free for 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Ad-free for 1 year | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gradient Sort free?

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

### Is Circle free?

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

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

Gradient Sort is rated higher. Gradient Sort averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Circle averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Gradient Sort or Circle have ads?

Both Gradient Sort and Circle show ads.

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

Gradient Sort ships an update weekly, and Circle every 7 months. Most recently, Gradient Sort was updated on September 28, 2026 and Circle on September 9, 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.*