# Spice Sort vs Nut Sort

The clearest difference is rating: Nut Sort at 4.8 against Spice Sort's 4.2. Nut Sort also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (182K vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spice Sort sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Nut Sort sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nut Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nut Sort has 182K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Spice Sort ships an update every 6 months, Nut Sort fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spice Sort | Nut Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spice-sortcooking-puzzle-chef/id6443545584/reviews) | **[4.8 (182K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nut-sort-color-sorting-game/id6476144780/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **182K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 40.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 153 MB | 477 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Muhammad Haroon Mehmood](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486652095) | [Tripledot Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191319103) |

## What reviewers say

### Spice Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spice-sortcooking-puzzle-chef/id6443545584)

Sort colorful spices by color into jars to create delicious dishes. This satisfying puzzle game offers simple tap controls and challenging levels. Perfect for quick breaks or extended play.

**Highlights:** Pour and sort colorful spices, Match spices by color, Solve jar sorting puzzles, Culinary-themed gameplay, Satisfying sorting mechanics, Challenging levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Nut Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nut-sort-color-sorting-game/id6476144780)

Engage in a relaxing puzzle game designed to relieve stress and anxiety. Sort colorful nuts into tubes by matching colors and ensuring sufficient space. Enjoy thousands of levels for a calming and inspiring experience.

**Highlights:** Stress and anxiety relief, Thousands of color combinations, Relaxing pour game mechanics, Broad range of levels, Intuitive tap-to-move controls

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| NoAds Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Starter Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Standard Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Expert Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads and ad interruptions
- 💰 Expensive subscription to remove ads
- 🔁 Repetitive and monotonous levels

**Reported bugs**

- Audio issues and sound bugs
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Inconsistent ad behavior and rewards

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize colors and backgrounds
- Leaderboards and achievements
- More level variety and difficulty progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spice Sort free?

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

### Is Nut Sort free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spice Sort or Nut Sort?

Nut Sort is rated higher. Spice Sort averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Nut Sort averages 4.8 from 182K ratings.

### Do Spice Sort or Nut Sort have ads?

Both Spice Sort and Nut Sort show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spice Sort or Nut Sort?

Spice Sort ships an update every 6 months, and Nut Sort fortnightly. Most recently, Spice Sort was updated on June 1, 2026 and Nut Sort on September 27, 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.*