# Cupcake vs Blossom Sorting

The clearest difference is monetization model: Blossom Sorting at free with in-app purchases against Cupcake's subscription. Cupcake's advantage is review sentiment (32% vs 17%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cupcake sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days and Blossom Sorting sells 4 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 — 4.2 for Cupcake against 4.3 for Blossom Sorting. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 177 and 407 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Cupcake's written reviews are positive against 17% of Blossom Sorting's.

Cupcake ships an update monthly, Blossom Sorting every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cupcake | Blossom Sorting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cupcake-sorting-match/id6740943503/reviews) | **[4.3 (407 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blossom-sorting-sort-puzzle/id6743075620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 177 | **407** |
| Positive reviews | **31.8% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 222 MB | 266 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [嘉伟 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770098552) | [Cleverside](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578703765) |

## What reviewers say

### Cupcake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cupcake-sorting-match/id6740943503)

Engage your mind with a visually charming sorting and matching game. Explore a world of colorful cupcakes, solve increasingly challenging puzzles, and compete globally. A delightful way to relax and sharpen your observational skills.

**Highlights:** Cupcake sorting and matching puzzles, Vast and expanding level collection, Gradually increasing difficulty, Meticulously designed graphics, Lively background music, Global leaderboard for competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| com.cupcake.sortingmatchgame22 | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| lucky_gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| no_ads_coupons | $1.99 | one-time |
| revive | $3.99 | one-time |
| Prop_gold_coins1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 700diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5 days gift | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| noads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Prop_gold_coins3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Supergift | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1500diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| no_ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Prop_gold_coins5 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3000diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| addcell | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4500coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| 15000diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |
| 12000coins | $99.99 | one-time |
| subscribe lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth and intuitive operation
- 🎨 Beautiful and colorful visuals
- 🤗 Cute and charming characters
- 🧠 Challenging yet satisfying puzzles
- 🎉 Sense of accomplishment after solving puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashes
- 💰 Concerns about monetization and ads

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing when using double coins feature
- Inability to progress past certain levels

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads or double coins
- Improved level progression and difficulty scaling


### Blossom Sorting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blossom-sorting-sort-puzzle/id6743075620)

Engage in a captivating floral puzzle game where you strategically sort vibrant flowers by color into tubes. This game offers a tranquil escape with endless levels and a stunning collection of unlockable flower species. Experience innovative gameplay with unique vase transformations and a serene, bloom-inspired atmosphere.

**Highlights:** Strategic flower sorting by color, Endless levels of increasing difficulty, Unlockable stunning flower species, Innovative vase-to-potted plant transformation, Relaxing, bloom-inspired ambiance, Intuitive controls and mesmerizing visuals

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium pack | $6.49 | one-time |
| Blossom Sort No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big pack | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute idea and nice format
- 👍 Extra things to fix mistakes are good
- 👍 Very enjoyable game
- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Relaxing game

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Unbearable ads
-  anúncios Too many ads
-  anúncios Ads before and after each level
-  anúncios Ads longer than the level
-  anúncios Ads interrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes on level 19
- Ads play during a game
- Cannot close ads
- Have to replay level if ads are swiped away
- Cannot find in-app purchase option

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad removal
- Track rewards from attapoll
- Find purchaseable option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cupcake free?

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

### Is Blossom Sorting free?

Blossom Sorting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cupcake or Blossom Sorting?

Blossom Sorting is rated higher. Cupcake averages 4.2 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while Blossom Sorting averages 4.3 from 407 ratings.

### Do Cupcake or Blossom Sorting have ads?

Both Cupcake and Blossom Sorting show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cupcake or Blossom Sorting?

Cupcake ships an update monthly, and Blossom Sorting every 2 months. Most recently, Cupcake was updated on September 23, 2026 and Blossom Sorting on September 20, 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.*