Comparison

Word Master 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

Word Master

This word puzzle game challenges your vocabulary and strategy by letting you swipe through letters to form words. Uncover famous artworks as you progress through relaxing yet engaging levels. It's a mindful experience designed to boost your language skills and train your brain.

Highlights
  • Swipe-based word gameplay
  • Strategic word puzzles
  • Unlock world masterpieces
  • Train your brain
  • Boost vocabulary
  • Relaxing gameplay
Features
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Word Master – The Ultimate Word Swipe Puzzle! Swipe through letters, form words, and uncover timeless art! Word Master is a relaxing yet challenging puzzle game where your vocabulary and strategy come together. Connect letters by swiping across the board, solve beautiful puzzles, and unlock iconic masterpieces from art history. Swipe, Think, and Solve Glide your finger across adjacent letter tiles to create words in a fresh and intuitive gameplay experience. Train Your Brain Challenge your vocabulary and sharpen your mind with word puzzles that require creative thinking and smart moves. Discover Legendary Artworks Each level takes you one step closer to unveiling world-famous paintings from Da Vinci, Van Gogh, and other legendary artists. Features That Make Word Master Unique Swipe-Based Word Gameplay A modern take on word games – connect letter tiles by swiping to form words and complete levels. Strategic Word Puzzles Test your thinking with levels designed to reward both vocabulary knowledge and smart planning. Unlock the World’s Masterpieces Progress unlocks stunning artworks that shaped history – build your collection as you play. Play Anytime, Anywhere Enjoy quick and satisfying puzzle sessions whether you're on a break or on the go. Relaxing Yet Rewarding No stress, no timers – just soothing gameplay and beautiful visuals for a mindful experience. Boost Your Vocabulary Learn new words and expand your language skills as you play through artistic worlds. Ready to Swipe Through Words and Art? Start your journey through a relaxing word adventure filled with creativity, discovery, and classic masterpieces. Download Word Master now and begin swiping your way through art history!

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

Word Master4 screens
Category Sort4 screens

Verdict

The call

Word Master and Category Sort both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of Word Master's written reviews are positive against 31% of Category Sort's. Word Master also leads on chart position (#24 vs #156). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Word Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Category Sort sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Word Master holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21K and 13K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Word Master's written reviews are positive against 31% of Category Sort's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Master ships an update weekly, Category Sort every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Word Master versus Category Sort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord MasterCategory Sort
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (21K ratings) — better4.8 (13K ratings)
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews — better30.7% of reviews
Number of ratings21K — better13K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#24 — better#156
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size360 MB1019 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperFUGO BILISIM TEKNOLOJILERI VE YAZILIM TICARET ANONIM SIRKETILion Studios Plus

Customer experience

Word Master

All ratings21,335 ratings
Positive98.6%
Neutral0.3%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews497 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral12.7%
Negative23.7%

Category Sort

All ratings12,713 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews300 reviews
Positive30.7%
Neutral22.0%
Negative47.3%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Word Master

One-time10
  • Coin Pack 240$0.99
  • Gift Trail Coin Offer$1.99
  • Coin Pack 480$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Welcome Offer$1.99
  • Golden Wheel$2.99
  • Bundle 1$4.99
  • Monthly Pass$9.99
  • Remove Ads$9.99
  • Coin Pack 2940$9.99
  • Bundle 2$39.99
10 purchases

Category Sort

One-time10
  • Pack 1$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$2.99
  • Revive Bundle$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Pack 2$7.99
  • 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 Word Master free?
Word Master 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, Word Master or Category Sort?
Word Master is rated higher. Word Master averages 4.9 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Category Sort averages 4.8 from 13K ratings.
Do Word Master or Category Sort have ads?
Both Word Master and Category Sort show ads.
Which is updated more often, Word Master or Category Sort?
Word Master ships an update weekly, and Category Sort every 2 weeks. Most recently, Word Master was updated on November 6, 2026 and Category Sort on November 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, Word Master or Category Sort?
Word Master currently peaks at #24 in the App Store charts, and Category Sort at #156. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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