# Cupcake vs Nut Sort

The clearest difference is rating: Nut Sort at 4.9 against Cupcake's 4.2. Nut Sort also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (4.4K vs 177). Cupcake's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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 Nut Sort sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nut Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nut Sort has 4.4K ratings behind it against 177, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of Cupcake's written reviews are positive against 26% of Nut Sort's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cupcake ships an update monthly, Nut Sort every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cupcake | Nut Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cupcake-sorting-match/id6740943503/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nut-sort-color-sorting-match/id6744240837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 177 | **4.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **31.8% of reviews** | 25.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 222 MB | 459 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [嘉伟 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770098552) | [Felicity Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745080261) |

## 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


### Nut Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nut-sort-color-sorting-match/id6744240837)

Engage your mind with this addictive puzzle game where you sort colorful nuts into matching containers. Featuring hundreds of levels, vibrant graphics, and a relaxing, stress-free experience, it's designed to test your logic and problem-solving skills.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of levels, Vibrant graphics, Simple and addictive gameplay, Relaxing and stress-free, Free to play

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads : One Week | $2.49 | one-time |
| Small Coin Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads : Permanent | $4.99 | one-time |
| Saver Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Screw Vault | $8.49 | one-time |
| Large Coin Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| Twist Treasury | $14.99 | one-time |
| Twist Treasury | $16.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cupcake free?

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

### Is Nut Sort free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cupcake or Nut Sort?

Nut Sort is rated higher. Cupcake averages 4.2 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while Nut Sort averages 4.9 from 4.4K ratings.

### Do Cupcake or Nut Sort have ads?

Both Cupcake and Nut Sort show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cupcake or Nut Sort?

Cupcake ships an update monthly, and Nut Sort every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cupcake was updated on September 23, 2026 and Nut Sort on September 22, 2026.

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