# Cupcake vs Good Sort Maker

The clearest difference is monetization model: Good Sort Maker at free with in-app purchases against Cupcake's subscription. Good Sort Maker also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). Cupcake's advantage is review sentiment (32% vs 1%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.2). 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 Good Sort Maker sells 9 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 Good Sort Maker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 177 and 529 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Cupcake's written reviews are positive against 1% of Good Sort Maker's.

Cupcake ships an update monthly, Good Sort Maker every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cupcake | Good Sort Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cupcake-sorting-match/id6740943503/reviews) | **[4.3 (529 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/good-sort-maker/id6749671799/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 177 | **529** |
| Positive reviews | **31.8% of reviews** | 1.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 222 MB | 270 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [嘉伟 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770098552) | [Superlight Engine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635887060) |

## 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


### Good Sort Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/good-sort-maker/id6749671799)

Engage in a relaxing 3D sorting game where you match triple items like snacks and drinks in cabinets. Test your skills across numerous levels, unlock new items, and enjoy offline play with stunning graphics. Compete globally to become a match master.

**Highlights:** Engaging triple-match mechanics, Tons of levels, Offline play, Stunning 3D graphics, Seasonal events & updates, Global competition

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sale V1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sale V2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sale V4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sale V5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sale V6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sale V7 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sale V8 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Sale V9 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Sale V10 | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable puzzle game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game freezes frequently
- 🐛 App crashes and does not open
- 🐛 Mouse cursor glitches and freezes the game
- 🐛 Glitchy ads cause issues with gameplay
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and becomes unplayable
- App crashes and does not open
- Mouse cursor glitches and freezes the game
- Glitchy ads disrupt gameplay

**Requested features**

- Improve game stability and reduce freezing/crashing
- Optimize performance and reduce battery drain
- Address malware/tracking concerns


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cupcake free?

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

### Is Good Sort Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cupcake or Good Sort Maker?

Good Sort Maker is rated higher. Cupcake averages 4.2 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while Good Sort Maker averages 4.3 from 529 ratings.

### Do Cupcake or Good Sort Maker have ads?

Both Cupcake and Good Sort Maker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cupcake or Good Sort Maker?

Cupcake ships an update monthly, and Good Sort Maker every 6 days. Most recently, Cupcake was updated on September 23, 2026 and Good Sort Maker on September 16, 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.*