# Color Dots! vs Screw Sorting Quest

The clearest difference is rating: Color Dots! at 4.5 against Screw Sorting Quest's 1.5. Color Dots! also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 41) and review sentiment (22% vs 4%). Screw Sorting Quest's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Dots! sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Screw Sorting Quest asks for nothing beyond the download.

Color Dots! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Dots! has 3K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Color Dots!'s written reviews are positive against 4% of Screw Sorting Quest's.

Color Dots! ships an update every 6 weeks, Screw Sorting Quest every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Dots! | Screw Sorting Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-dots/id6450412107/reviews)** | [1.5 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-sorting-quest/id6499261614/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | **22.4% of reviews** | 3.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 231 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [IEC GAMES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551788418) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Dots!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-dots/id6450412107)

Engage in a simple yet addictive puzzle game where you tap dots in the correct sequence to place them in their designated slots. Exercise caution to avoid hitting other dots as you progress through challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Tap dots in correct order, Place dots in correct slots, Avoid hitting other dots, Simple addictive gameplay, Challenging levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Infinite Hearts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack 1 | $3.59 | one-time |
| pack 6 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| pack 5 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Money 5K | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| pack 4 | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 💡 Unique and interesting concept
- 🚀 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels
- 💸 Excessive ads
- ⏱️ Slow gameplay
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game getting stuck on loading screen
- Purchased ad-free version not working
- Lives not replenishing correctly

**Requested features**

- Customizable colors for colorblind players
- More challenging and varied levels
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee


### Screw Sorting Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-sorting-quest/id6499261614)

Engage in a captivating puzzle game that tests your precision and strategic thinking. Master the art of sorting with intuitive controls and challenging levels. Enjoy endless opportunities to hone your skills in this colorful and immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Intuitive one-finger controls, Challenging sorting levels, Strategic gameplay, Limited undo options, Colorful puzzle world

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔩 Screw sorting gameplay (briefly)
- 💡 "Special levels" offer variety

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤥 False advertising
- 🔄 Game not as advertised
- 🧩 Mostly color sorting
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 📉 Ads are long

**Reported bugs**

- Ads appear unexpectedly
- Ads are excessively long (80+ seconds)
- Game switches to color sorting after initial levels

**Requested features**

- Make the advertised screw sorting the main game
- Display actual game content in ads
- Reduce ad frequency and length
- Offer an ad-free option or airplane mode workaround


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Dots! free?

Color Dots! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Screw Sorting Quest free?

Screw Sorting Quest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Color Dots! or Screw Sorting Quest?

Color Dots! is rated higher. Color Dots! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Screw Sorting Quest averages 1.5 from 41 ratings.

### Do Color Dots! or Screw Sorting Quest have ads?

Both Color Dots! and Screw Sorting Quest show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color Dots! or Screw Sorting Quest?

Color Dots! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Screw Sorting Quest every 3 months. Most recently, Color Dots! was updated on September 26, 2026 and Screw Sorting Quest on September 9, 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.*