# Pearl Gem! vs Sort Dash

Pearl Gem! and Sort Dash both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Pearl Gem!'s written reviews are positive against 36% of Sort Dash's. Pearl Gem! also leads on ratings volume (66K vs 18K). Sort Dash's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pearl Gem! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Sort Dash sells 10 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 Pearl Gem! against 4.8 for Sort Dash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 66K and 18K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Pearl Gem!'s written reviews are positive against 36% of Sort Dash's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pearl Gem! | Sort Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (66K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearl-gem/id6477785346/reviews) | **[4.8 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-dash-color-match/id6737854991/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **66K** | 18K |
| Positive reviews | **66.9% of reviews** | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 315 MB | 304 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [A Small Game AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073064064) | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) |

## What reviewers say

### Pearl Gem!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearl-gem/id6477785346)

Engage in a unique bubble-shooter adventure, breaking obstacles and combining shots to conquer levels. Collect pearls to craft beautiful gems and discover hidden treasures with a helpful companion guiding your way.

**Highlights:** Unique bubble-shooter gameplay, Break through obstacles, Collect pearls, Create beautiful gems, Unlock powerful boosters, Clear layers of the Pearl Sphere

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ad Breaks for 1 day! | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ad Breaks for 7 days! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shiny Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Star Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ad Breaks forever! | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent graphics
- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎯 Challenging levels
- 👍 Relaxing and soothing experience
- 💎 Satisfying to watch the pearls drop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of clarity on game mechanics and progression
- 🔊 Annoying voice/sound effects
- 💰 Too many ads, especially after rating the app
- 🐛 Bugs causing progress resets and issues with water level

**Reported bugs**

- Pearl counter resets to zero
- Water level not progressing as expected
- Sound issues after ad breaks
- Excessively high pearl requirements on certain levels

**Requested features**

- Add more level variety and difficulty
- Introduce new game modes or challenges
- Provide an option to disable sound/music
- Improve the water level progression system
- Add a shop or customization options


### 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cupid's bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | 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 |
| Booster Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $9.99 | 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 Pearl Gem! free?

Pearl Gem! 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, Pearl Gem! or Sort Dash?

Sort Dash is rated higher. Pearl Gem! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 66K ratings, while Sort Dash averages 4.8 from 18K ratings.

### Do Pearl Gem! or Sort Dash have ads?

Both Pearl Gem! and Sort Dash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pearl Gem! or Sort Dash?

Pearl Gem! ships an update fortnightly, and Sort Dash fortnightly. Most recently, Pearl Gem! was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sort Dash on November 6, 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.*