# Car Match vs Spring Sort

The clearest difference is ads: Car Match at none against Spring Sort's shown. Car Match also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (119K vs 27K). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Car Match sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Spring Sort sells 22 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 — 4.7 for Car Match against 4.9 for Spring Sort. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 119K and 27K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Car Match's written reviews are positive against 39% of Spring Sort's.

Car Match ships an update every 10 days, Spring Sort every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Car Match | Spring Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (119K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-match-traffic-puzzle/id6504421808/reviews) | **[4.9 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spring-sort-sorting-puzzle-3d/id6747435794/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **119K** | 27K |
| Positive reviews | **42.0% of reviews** | 39.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#44** | #170 |
| Size | 506 MB | 598 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grand Games A.Ş.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742757639) | [MOONEE PUBLISHING LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469957859) |

## What reviewers say

### Car Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-match-traffic-puzzle/id6504421808)

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Grossing · Casual, #52 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #126 Top Free · Casual, #127 Top Grossing · Games, #128 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage in a relaxing puzzle game that combines traffic management with match-3 mechanics. Strategically order cars to clear jams and solve intricate levels. Enjoy a visually appealing experience with boosters and challenging obstacles.

**Highlights:** Match three cars of the same color, Clear traffic jams, Utilize boosters like Undo and Shuffle, Overcome challenging obstacles, Earn rewards and surprises, Vivid graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Swift Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Endless 6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coins 8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Speed Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins 15 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins 30 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coins 55 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |
| Coins 100 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable car matching experience
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Confusing new graphics and visuals
- 💸 Insufficient coin rewards for progression
- 🕰️ Slow life regeneration

**Reported bugs**

- Levels becoming impossible to complete
- Difficulty spike after recent update

**Requested features**

- Color blind mode
- More customization options
- Increased coin rewards


### Spring Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spring-sort-sorting-puzzle-3d/id6747435794)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a unique 3D puzzle game where you sort and stack colorful Slinky coils into matching tubes. Experience satisfying physics and strategic gameplay that challenges your logic while promoting relaxation.

**Highlights:** Satisfying Slinky physics, Color sorting and stacking, Strategic brain-training gameplay, Daily rewards and bonuses, Limited-time events with collectible items, Reward wheel and Piggy Bank for extra rewards, Free and VIP reward tracks

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Heart Boost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Heart Surge | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pinch of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| chain_600c_1bs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Revive Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Heart Storm | $7.99 | one-time |
| Spring Master | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Flower Master | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Slinky Grandmaster | $49.99 | one-time |
| Slinky Champion | $99.99 | one-time |
| Fortune of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Car Match free?

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

### Is Spring Sort free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Car Match or Spring Sort?

Spring Sort is rated higher. Car Match averages 4.7 out of 5 from 119K ratings, while Spring Sort averages 4.9 from 27K ratings.

### Do Car Match or Spring Sort have ads?

Spring Sort shows ads; Car Match does not.

### Which is updated more often, Car Match or Spring Sort?

Car Match ships an update every 10 days, and Spring Sort every 4 weeks. Most recently, Car Match was updated on October 26, 2026 and Spring Sort on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Car Match or Spring Sort?

Car Match currently peaks at #44 in the App Store charts, and Spring Sort at #170. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*