Comparison

Crossword Go! vs Category Sort

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Crossword Go!

Engage in thrilling, real-time crossword duels against opponents. Train your brain, expand your vocabulary, and strategize to outscore others. Enjoy daily challenges with word and picture clues for a dynamic word game experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time crossword duels
  • Vocabulary and strategy training
  • Word and picture clues
  • Daily challenges and rewards
  • Fast-paced gameplay
  • Leaderboard competition
Features
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Challenge your mind and compete in real-time crossword duels! Train your brain, expand your vocabulary, and outsmart opponents in thrilling word battles. Play live, score big, and climb the leaderboards in this action-packed crossword game! Real-Time Crossword Duels – Compete like a Master! Think fast, spell smarter, and outscore your opponents in intense, real-time word battles! Play live — no waiting, just pure competitive fun! Become a crossword Master as you rise to the top in every game! Sharpen Your Vocabulary & Strategy! Test your spelling, logic, and word-building skills. Solve daily crossword challenges and unlock unique brain-teasing puzzles that will help you become a crossword Master in no time. Word & Picture Clues for Extra Fun! Solve crosswords like never before with a mix of classic word hints and engaging picture clues! Keep every round fresh, challenging, and exciting, making each game more enjoyable and rewarding! How to Play: Draw letters & form high-scoring words on the crossword grid. Earn bonus points for long words, combos, and smart plays. Use power-ups strategically to turn the tide in your favor! Why You’ll Love Crossword Go: -> Fast-paced crossword battles – real-time duels, no waiting! -> Brain-training puzzles to boost vocabulary & thinking skills. -> Exciting word & picture clues for a fresh challenge every round. -> Daily challenges & rewards to keep you engaged. -> Sleek, modern design with smooth gameplay.

About

Category Sort

A relaxing emoji puzzle game where you sort memojis into their correct categories. Progress through increasingly challenging levels that test your logic and decision-making skills with colorful visuals and smooth gameplay.

Highlights
  • Match memojis by category
  • Intuitive sorting mechanics
  • Increasing puzzle difficulty
  • Colorful visuals
  • Relaxing yet challenging gameplay
Features
Currently charting
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Category Sort is a fun and relaxing Solitaire-style emoji puzzle game where you match memojis based on their categories. Carefully observe each memoji and place it in the correct group to create perfect matches. As you progress, levels become more challenging with new categories, limited space, and tricky arrangements that test your logic and decision-making skills. The gameplay is simple to learn but offers increasing depth, making it enjoyable for both casual players and puzzle lovers. With colorful memojis, smooth interactions, and satisfying matches, Category Sort delivers a rewarding and brain-teasing experience. Features: Match memojis according to their categories Easy-to-learn, intuitive sorting mechanics Increasing difficulty with smarter puzzles Colorful visuals and smooth gameplay Relaxing yet challenging puzzle experience Sort smart, match right, and clear every level!

Screenshots

Crossword Go!4 screens
Category Sort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Crossword Go! at #8 against Category Sort's #107. Crossword Go! also leads on ratings volume (84K vs 13K) and review sentiment (40% vs 31%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Crossword Go! sells 25 one-off in-app purchases and Category Sort sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crossword Go! holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crossword Go! has 84K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Crossword Go!'s written reviews are positive against 31% of Category Sort's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Crossword Go! versus Category Sort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossword Go!Category Sort
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (84K ratings) — better4.8 (13K ratings)
Positive reviews40.1% of reviews — better30.8% of reviews
Number of ratings84K — better13K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#8 — better#107
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size341 MB1008 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPlaySimple Games Pte LtdLion Studios Plus

Customer experience

Crossword Go!

All ratings84,037 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.4%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews1,538 reviews
Positive40.1%
Neutral17.0%
Negative42.9%

Category Sort

All ratings12,463 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews273 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral22.3%
Negative46.9%

Bugs and requests

Crossword Go!

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Repeating the same level without progressing
  • Forced to start over after exiting the game

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to disable ads without subscription
  • Ability to maintain progress when exiting the game

Category Sort

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

25 purchases

Crossword Go!

One-time25
  • Discounted Skip-Its 1$0.99
  • Coupon Bundle 1$2.99
  • Hint Bundles 1$3.99
Show 22 more
  • No Ads for 1 month!$3.99
  • No Ads for 1 month$4.99
  • No Ads for 1 month!$4.99
  • Coupon Bundle 2$5.49
  • Special Deal 1$5.99
  • Hint Bundles 3$6.99
  • No Ads for 1 Month$6.99
  • No Ads for 1 month$7.99
  • No Ads for 3 months!$7.99
  • No Ads for 1 month$9.99
  • No Ads for 3 month!$9.99
  • Coupon Bundle 3$11.99
  • No Ads for Lifetime!$11.99
  • No Ads for 3 Months$13.99
  • No Ads for 1 Year$14.99
  • No Ads for Lifetime!$14.99
  • No Ads for 1 Month$14.99
  • Coupon Mega Bundle 1$19.99
  • No Ads for Lifetime!$19.99
  • No Ads for 3 Months$29.99
  • Coupon Bundle 3$35.99
  • No Ads for 1 Year$49.99
11 purchases

Category Sort

One-time11
  • Pack 1$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$2.99
  • Revive Bundle$4.99
Show 8 more
  • Pack 2$7.99
  • No Ads$9.99
  • Small Pack$9.99
  • No Ads Bundle$9.99
  • Battle Pass VIP$9.99
  • Pack 3$14.99
  • Medium Pack$19.99
  • Large Pack$29.99

Questions

Is Crossword Go! free?
Crossword Go! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Category Sort free?
Category Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Crossword Go! or Category Sort?
Crossword Go! is rated higher. Crossword Go! averages 4.9 out of 5 from 84K ratings, while Category Sort averages 4.8 from 13K ratings.
Do Crossword Go! or Category Sort have ads?
Both Crossword Go! and Category Sort show ads.
Which is updated more often, Crossword Go! or Category Sort?
Crossword Go! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Category Sort every 2 weeks. Most recently, Crossword Go! was updated on October 21, 2026 and Category Sort on October 21, 2026.
Which is more popular, Crossword Go! or Category Sort?
Crossword Go! currently peaks at #8 in the App Store charts, and Category Sort at #107. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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