# Crossword Go! vs Category Sort

The clearest difference is chart position: Crossword Go! at #8 against Category Sort's #102. 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.

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.

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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crossword Go! | Category Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (84K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-go/id6739069151/reviews)** | [4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/category-sort/id6758512068/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **84K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | **40.1% of reviews** | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | #102 |
| Size | 341 MB | 1008 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PlaySimple Games Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189416142) | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) |

## What reviewers say

### Crossword Go!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-go/id6739069151)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Word, #28 Top Grossing · Word, #55 Top Free · Puzzle, #99 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discounted Skip-Its 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coupon Bundle 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hint Bundles 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 1 month! | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 1 month | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 1 month! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coupon Bundle 2 | $5.49 | one-time |
| Special Deal 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Hint Bundles 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 1 Month | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 1 month | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 3 months! | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 1 month | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 3 month! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coupon Bundle 3 | $11.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for Lifetime! | $11.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 3 Months | $13.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 1 Year | $14.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for Lifetime! | $14.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 1 Month | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coupon Mega Bundle 1 | $19.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for Lifetime! | $19.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 3 Months | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coupon Bundle 3 | $35.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 1 Year | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging and fun gameplay
- 💡 Helps learn new words
- 🚀 Stretches and exercises the brain

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stuck on certain levels
- 🔋 Excessive ads and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Repeating the same level without progressing
- Forced to start over after exiting the game

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads without subscription
- Ability to maintain progress when exiting the game


### Category Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/category-sort/id6758512068)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Free · Card (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Revive Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass VIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 22, 2026 and Category Sort on October 22, 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 #102. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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