# Coin Sort vs square

Coin Sort and square both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of square's written reviews are positive against 18% of Coin Sort's. square also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 41) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Coin Sort's advantage is ratings volume (48K vs 328). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coin Sort sells 31 one-off in-app purchases. square asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Coin Sort against 4.7 for square. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coin Sort has 48K ratings behind it against 328, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of Coin Sort's written reviews are positive against 79% of square's.

Coin Sort ships an update fortnightly, square every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coin Sort | square |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coin-sort/id6446354191/reviews) | **[4.7 (328 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-the-game/id6742043172/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48K** | 328 |
| Positive reviews | 18.3% of reviews | **79.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 635 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) | [Raul Davrishev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731060019) |

## What reviewers say

### Coin Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coin-sort/id6446354191)

Engage in a captivating puzzle and sort game that tests your reflexes and strategic thinking. Match and merge coins to clear the board, unlock new levels, and earn rewards. Enjoy this addictive offline experience anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Addictive puzzle and sort gameplay, Challenging levels with increasing difficulty, Intuitive touch controls, Sort coins by color, size, and denomination, Speed and accuracy challenges, Unlock power-ups and boosters, Progression and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (31)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Limited Time Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Challenges | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads + Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Rush | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifesaver Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rare Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 30 Days | $5.99 | one-time |
| No-Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 30 Days | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| NoAds + Extra Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Epic Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 30 Days | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Pack 4 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mythic Deal | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive game
- 👍 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 💰 Earning coins through gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔒 Inability to play offline or without ads
- 🤯 Frustrating progression and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing at higher levels
- Progress reset or lost after updates
- Issues with merging and dealing coins

**Requested features**

- More customization options for coins and backgrounds
- Ability to fully restart progress
- Improved ad implementation with less frequent interruptions


### square

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-the-game/id6742043172)

Engage your mind in a unique puzzle game where the objective is to form perfect squares. Explore increasingly complex challenges that test your logic, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Immerse yourself in vibrant visuals and a relaxing soundtrack as you boost your brainpower.

**Highlights:** Unique square-themed puzzles, Challenging gameplay mechanics, Vibrant geometric visuals, Relaxing brain-boosting soundtrack, Adaptive difficulty levels, Progressive learning experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique puzzle mechanics
- ✨ Simple and clean graphics
- 😌 Minimal ads (mostly)
- 🧠 Good for the brain

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Too short, not enough levels
- 🤔 Confusing directions/goals
- 😩 Ads can be deceptive/coercive
- ⏳ Hints don't always work
- 🤯 Some levels are too easy

**Reported bugs**

- Level 30 has a glitch, nothing moves
- Stuck on level 30, can't move or change anything
- Bug on level 27 makes it impossible to 100%
- Ad for Royal Match doesn't stop and prevents gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- More challenging puzzles
- Add an expansion or more content
- Provide clearer directions/tutorials
- Implement a way to replay levels with different solutions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coin Sort free?

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

### Is square free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Coin Sort or square?

square is rated higher. Coin Sort averages 4.7 out of 5 from 48K ratings, while square averages 4.7 from 328 ratings.

### Do Coin Sort or square have ads?

Both Coin Sort and square show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Coin Sort or square?

Coin Sort ships an update fortnightly, and square every 5 days. Most recently, Coin Sort was updated on October 25, 2026 and square on October 24, 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.*