# Tiny Garden Gnome vs Color Bolts Sort

The clearest difference is rating: Color Bolts Sort at 4.5 against Tiny Garden Gnome's 1.3. Color Bolts Sort also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (764 vs 4). Tiny Garden Gnome's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Garden Gnome sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Color Bolts Sort sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Color Bolts Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Bolts Sort has 764 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Tiny Garden Gnome's written reviews are positive against 16% of Color Bolts Sort's.

Tiny Garden Gnome ships an update monthly, Color Bolts Sort every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Garden Gnome | Color Bolts Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-garden-gnome/id6738425242/reviews) | **[4.5 (764 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-bolts-sort/id6741564737/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **764** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **15.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 189 MB | 389 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RayGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725090177) | [puzzle studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562662220) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Garden Gnome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-garden-gnome/id6738425242)

Embark on an adventure with smooth controls and engaging gameplay. Upgrade your slingshot and hammer to smash objects in the sky. Explore a world of fun challenges and exciting upgrades.

**Highlights:** Silky-smooth controls, Engaging gameplay, Upgrade slingshot power, Enhance hammer to smash objects, Adventure gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Forced Ads | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 1000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5000 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10000 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 coins | $24.99 | one-time |


### Color Bolts Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-bolts-sort/id6741564737)

Unscrew colored bolts from intricate 3D models in this challenging puzzle game. Test your strategy, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills to solve increasingly complex mechanical designs. Enjoy immersive environments and addictive gameplay.

**Highlights:** Strategic bolt unscrewing, Intricate 3D model designs, Hand-eye coordination test, Spatial awareness challenge, Fine motor skill development, Multiple challenge modes

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Best Value - Add Hole | $1.99 | one-time |
| Best Value - Hammer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Best Value - Clean Screws | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove ad | $7.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Garden Gnome free?

Tiny Garden Gnome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Color Bolts Sort free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Garden Gnome or Color Bolts Sort?

Color Bolts Sort is rated higher. Tiny Garden Gnome averages 1.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Color Bolts Sort averages 4.5 from 764 ratings.

### Do Tiny Garden Gnome or Color Bolts Sort have ads?

Tiny Garden Gnome shows ads; Color Bolts Sort does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Garden Gnome or Color Bolts Sort?

Tiny Garden Gnome ships an update monthly, and Color Bolts Sort every 3 months. Most recently, Tiny Garden Gnome was updated on November 4, 2026 and Color Bolts Sort on November 4, 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.*