# Cross Shooter vs Bloom Sort

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cross Shooter at none against Bloom Sort's 23. Cross Shooter also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 16%). Bloom Sort's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 17) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bloom Sort sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Cross Shooter asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Cross Shooter against 4.5 for Bloom Sort. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bloom Sort has 2.8K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Cross Shooter's written reviews are positive against 16% of Bloom Sort's.

Cross Shooter ships an update fortnightly, Bloom Sort every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cross Shooter | Bloom Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-shooter/id426900394/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom-sort/id6472342841/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 16.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 345 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lazycell Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466830418) | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) |

## What reviewers say

### Cross Shooter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-shooter/id426900394)

A relaxing and addictive puzzle game where players eliminate colored gemstones by connecting them across the same line. Enjoy simple, engaging gameplay designed for stress relief and fun.

**Highlights:** Simple gemstone matching gameplay, Connect gemstones across lines, Eliminate colored gems, Relaxing and addictive experience, Suitable for all ages

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bloom Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom-sort/id6472342841)

Engage in a relaxing merge sorting puzzle game set in a flower shop. Merge petals to create beautiful flowers, collect rewards, and unlock new blooms. Enjoy calming music and train your brain with this addictive puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Merge six similar petals to form a flower, Unlock new flowers, Collect coins and bonuses, Explore colorful flowers, Use numerous boosters, Tap on butterflies for rewards

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins 1000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Discounted Remove Ads 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offer 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skip Its Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cards Pack Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skip Its 30 | $5.49 | one-time |
| Bloom Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coins 5000 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Skip Its 100 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Skip Its Special Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coins 25000 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Master Offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Cards Pack Master Offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Cards Pack Super Offer | $49.99 | one-time |
| Skip Its Mega Offer | $69.99 | one-time |
| Cards Pack Mega Offer | $69.99 | one-time |
| Skip Its Giant Offer | $99.99 | one-time |
| Cards Pack Giant Offer | $99.99 | one-time |
| Skip Its Legendary Offer | $199.99 | one-time |
| Cards Pack Legendary Offer | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Lovely visuals and animations
- 🧠 Engaging and challenging gameplay
- 🕰 Relaxing and zen-like experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Excessive and disruptive ads
- 💰 Expensive ad removal option
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🤯 Confusing level progression and mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased ad removal not working as expected
- Game progress and purchases not carrying over after reinstall

**Requested features**

- Ability to save progress and sync across devices
- More lenient and rewarding level progression
- Reduced ad frequency or optional ad-free mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cross Shooter free?

Cross Shooter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bloom Sort free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cross Shooter or Bloom Sort?

Cross Shooter is rated higher. Cross Shooter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Bloom Sort averages 4.5 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Cross Shooter or Bloom Sort have ads?

Both Cross Shooter and Bloom Sort show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cross Shooter or Bloom Sort?

Cross Shooter ships an update fortnightly, and Bloom Sort every 4 days. Most recently, Cross Shooter was updated on October 21, 2026 and Bloom Sort on October 22, 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.*