# Drop Jelly vs Sort Dash

Drop Jelly and Sort Dash both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 36% of Sort Dash's written reviews are positive against 16% of Drop Jelly's. Sort Dash also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Drop Jelly's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drop Jelly sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Sort Dash sells 21 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 — 4.6 for Drop Jelly against 4.8 for Sort Dash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.6K and 18K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of Drop Jelly's written reviews are positive against 36% of Sort Dash's.

Drop Jelly ships an update weekly, Sort Dash fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drop Jelly | Sort Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-jelly/id6476603587/reviews) | **[4.8 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-dash-color-match/id6737854991/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7.6K | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | 15.7% of reviews | **36.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 425 MB | 304 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) |

## What reviewers say

### Drop Jelly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-jelly/id6476603587)

An addictive puzzle game where players drop and merge jelly blocks to create higher-level jellies and achieve high scores. Strategize your drops and utilize power-ups to clear the board and overcome challenges in a visually vibrant environment.

**Highlights:** Drop and merge jelly blocks, Endless puzzle challenges, Utilize power-ups, Colorful graphics, Compete for high scores

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Coin Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Refill Hearts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Hearts - 1 Hour | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mini Booster Bundle | $4.49 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pre-Level Booster Offer | $5.49 | one-time |
| Revive Offer | $5.49 | one-time |
| Pre-Level Starter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Jelly Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Booster Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Booster Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big Coin Package | $34.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Colorful and visually appealing
- 💡 Innovative puzzle concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Levels with impossible solutions
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔥 Too many ads
- 🤯 Difficulty spikes too quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or fails to load
- Inconsistent block behavior
- Daily rewards not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Endless mode without levels
- More rewarding daily bonuses
- Ability to replay previous levels


### Sort Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-dash-color-match/id6737854991)

Engage in a strategic color-matching puzzle adventure. Align cards of the target color to clear trays while managing limited storage space. Progress through increasingly challenging levels with dynamic power-ups and unlock rewards.

**Highlights:** Strategic color matching, Card alignment gameplay, Overflow prevention mechanic, Increasing puzzle difficulty, Unlockable rewards and achievements, Dynamic power-ups

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer - Option 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cupid's bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Weekly | $2.99 | one-time |
| Painter's Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifesaver Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Booster Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pro Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer - Buy All | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer - Buy All | $16.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Fun game concept
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads
- 💰 Expensive subscription for no ads
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy issues

**Reported bugs**

- Unsolvable first challenge
- Inability to see card colors
- App store loop after ads

**Requested features**

- More card deck options
- Reduce ad frequency
- Fix bonus level issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drop Jelly free?

Drop Jelly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sort Dash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drop Jelly or Sort Dash?

Sort Dash is rated higher. Drop Jelly averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Sort Dash averages 4.8 from 18K ratings.

### Do Drop Jelly or Sort Dash have ads?

Both Drop Jelly and Sort Dash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drop Jelly or Sort Dash?

Drop Jelly ships an update weekly, and Sort Dash fortnightly. Most recently, Drop Jelly was updated on October 27, 2026 and Sort Dash on October 27, 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.*