# Akari vs Sortobot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sortobot at 100% against Akari's 33%. Sortobot also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 29) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Akari sells 29 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per 7 days. Sortobot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Akari ships an update every 3 weeks, Sortobot every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Akari | Sortobot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akari-light-up-your-brain/id6503335592/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **30** | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon Schuster](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574107141) | [Goatee Avengers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1372842623) |

## What reviewers say

### Akari

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akari-light-up-your-brain/id6503335592)

Place light bulbs on a grid to illuminate every square without bulbs shining on each other. Master hundreds of addictive logic puzzles with daily and weekly challenges.

**Highlights:** Daily puzzle challenges, Weekly challenges, Multiple difficulty levels, Logic puzzle packs, Solving strategy guide, Player statistics and progress tracking, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (29)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter (Weekly) | $0.79 | per 7 days |
| Supporter (Monthly) | $2.49 | per month |
| Supporter (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |
| Beginner Pack 2 (14x14) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack 2 (10x10) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack 2 (5x5) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack 2 (7x7) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack 1 (5x5) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack 1 (10x10) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack 1 (7x7) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack 1 (14x14) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Pack 2 (10x10) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Pack 2 (14x14) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Pack 2 (5x5) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Expert Pack 2 (10x10) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Expert Pack 2 (14x14) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Pack 1 (14x14) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Pack 1 (10x10) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Pack 1 (7x7) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Expert Pack 1 (10x10) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Expert Pack 1 (14x14) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Pack 1 (5x5) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Expert Pack 1 (7x7) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Genius Pack 2 (25x25) | $3.49 | one-time |
| Genius Pack 1 (25x25) | $3.49 | one-time |
| Wizard Pack 1 (30x30) | $3.49 | one-time |
| Wizard Pack 1 (30x40) | $3.49 | one-time |
| Wizard Pack 1 (40x50) | $3.49 | one-time |
| Wizard Pack 3 (40x40) | $3.99 | one-time |


### Sortobot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sortobot/id6807820099)

A factory simulation game where players sort packages by color and shape into designated bins. Navigate increasingly complex challenges across six factory halls, with a daily challenge and optional cosmetic purchases.

**Highlights:** Package sorting by color and shape, 155 levels across six factory halls, Daily generated challenges, Offline play, Customizable themes and skins, Optional in-app purchases

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Akari free?

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

### Is Sortobot free?

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

### Do Akari or Sortobot have ads?

Akari shows ads; Sortobot does not.

### Which is updated more often, Akari or Sortobot?

Akari ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sortobot every 5 days. Most recently, Akari was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sortobot on October 3, 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.*