# Coin Sort vs Yarn Loop

The clearest difference is ads: Yarn Loop at none against Coin Sort's shown. Yarn Loop also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 18%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coin Sort sells 30 one-off in-app purchases and Yarn Loop sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Coin Sort against 4.8 for Yarn Loop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47K and 48K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of Coin Sort's written reviews are positive against 47% of Yarn Loop's.

Coin Sort ships an update fortnightly, Yarn Loop every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coin Sort | Yarn Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (47K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coin-sort/id6446354191/reviews) | **[4.8 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-loop-knit-puzzle/id6755183085/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 47K | **48K** |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | **46.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #176 | **#19** |
| Size | 550 MB | 265 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) | [Combo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641699177) |

## What reviewers say

### Coin Sort

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

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #197 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

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 (30)**

| 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 |
| 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


### Yarn Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-loop-knit-puzzle/id6755183085)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Casual, #22 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #32 Top Free · Puzzle, #35 Top Free · Casual, #46 Top Grossing · Games, #67 Top Free · Games, #127 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Engage in a relaxing puzzle game where you guide colorful yarn bobbins to collect matching stitches. Manage bobbin capacity and strategically use them to complete intricate knitted patterns. Enjoy hundreds of levels with a cozy aesthetic.

**Highlights:** One-tap gameplay, Color-based stitch collection, Bobbin capacity management, Rack reuse system, Hundreds of levels, Cozy yarn aesthetic

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yarn Flow 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Yarn Flow 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Yarn Flow 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Yarn Flow 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Yarn Flow 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Yarn Flow 8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Yarn Flow 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Yarn Flow 12 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Yarn Flow 15 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Yarn Flow 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Yarn Loop 25 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Yarn Flow 40 | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coin Sort free?

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

### Is Yarn Loop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Coin Sort or Yarn Loop?

Yarn Loop is rated higher. Coin Sort averages 4.7 out of 5 from 47K ratings, while Yarn Loop averages 4.8 from 48K ratings.

### Do Coin Sort or Yarn Loop have ads?

Coin Sort shows ads; Yarn Loop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Coin Sort or Yarn Loop?

Coin Sort ships an update fortnightly, and Yarn Loop every 5 days. Most recently, Coin Sort was updated on September 24, 2026 and Yarn Loop on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Coin Sort or Yarn Loop?

Coin Sort currently peaks at #176 in the App Store charts, and Yarn Loop at #19. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*