# Connect and Merge vs Sort Master

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Connect and Merge at none against Sort Master's 8. Connect and Merge also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sort Master sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Connect and Merge asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Connect and Merge against 5.0 for Sort Master. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect and Merge | Sort Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-and-merge/id6443597994/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-master-number-challenge/id6504824627/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | — |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 181 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hamba Studio Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227308508) | [MOBMONKS IT SOLUTIONS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457607034) |

## What reviewers say

### Connect and Merge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-and-merge/id6443597994)

Connect objects of the same color and number in ascending order to merge them. The goal is to merge all objects on the board into a single final object. Enjoy a relaxing puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Connect same-colored objects, Connect same-numbered objects, Ascending order connection, Merge objects, Single object goal, Relaxing gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sort Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-master-number-challenge/id6504824627)

Merge numbered blocks by sliding and combining matching figures to reach 2048. This logic puzzle game offers a challenging yet fun mental workout with intuitive gameplay and satisfying animations. Enjoy endless hours of brain-teasing fun anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Merge numbered blocks, Reach 2048 goal, Strategic gameplay, Increasingly challenging levels, Offline playability, No time limit

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins - 300 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins - 900 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins - 1600 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins - 4750 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coins - 11000 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Coins - 25000 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connect and Merge free?

Connect and Merge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sort Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Connect and Merge or Sort Master?

Connect and Merge and Sort Master are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Connect and Merge or Sort Master have ads?

Both Connect and Merge and Sort Master show ads.

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