# Gradient Match vs Island Sort

The clearest difference is rating: Gradient Match at 5.0 against Island Sort's 4.3. Gradient Match also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13). Island Sort's advantage is ratings volume (166 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Island Sort sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Gradient Match asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gradient Match holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Island Sort has 166 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gradient Match | Island Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-match/id6449459499/reviews)** | [4.3 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/island-sort/id6743001283/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **166** |
| Positive reviews | — | 29.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 119 MB | 261 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [bugra bayrak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457322401) | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) |

## What reviewers say

### Gradient Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-match/id6449459499)

Arrange and combine colors based on their specific hues. This game challenges your perception of color shades and gradients.

**Highlights:** Sort colors by hue, Merge color shades, Hue-based challenges, Color gradient puzzles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Island Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/island-sort/id6743001283)

A fast-paced puzzle game where players sort colorful minions onto matching islands. Race against the clock to place all minions correctly before time expires.

**Highlights:** Sort minions by color, Match minions to island colors, Timed gameplay, Fast-paced puzzle action

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Best Once Offer! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 7 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No ads pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Limited Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 15 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 25 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 50 | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game concept
- 👍 Enjoyable mindless gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Saw kills people randomly even when not moving
- 🐛 Certain levels are impossible due to saw placement
- 🐛 Saw too close to island edges

**Reported bugs**

- Level 44 saw cuts people before first move
- Level 125 is impossible
- Saw glitch on multiple levels

**Requested features**

- Fix saw issues
- Improve level design


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gradient Match free?

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

### Is Island Sort free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gradient Match or Island Sort?

Gradient Match is rated higher. Gradient Match averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Island Sort averages 4.3 from 166 ratings.

### Do Gradient Match or Island Sort have ads?

Both Gradient Match and Island Sort show ads.

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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.*