# Animal Sort vs Neon Drift

The clearest difference is rating: Neon Drift at 5.0 against Animal Sort's 4.1. Neon Drift also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Animal Sort's advantage is ratings volume (46 vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Neon Drift holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Animal Sort has 46 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Animal Sort ships an update every 8 days, Neon Drift weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Animal Sort | Neon Drift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-sorthexa-stack/id6741019077/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-drift-space-odyssey/id6797183135/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 162 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [冰 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791867979) | [Chandresh Javia](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797183137) |

## What reviewers say

### Animal Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-sorthexa-stack/id6741019077)

A casual puzzle game where you strategically place animal-themed hexagon stacks. Match and merge stacks of the same animal to eliminate them and clear the board. Utilize helpful tools to overcome obstacles and achieve victory in exciting challenges.

**Highlights:** Hexagon grid puzzle gameplay, Animal stack merging, Strategic placement, Elimination mechanics, Helpful in-game tools, Unlockable avatars and achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Neon Drift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-drift-space-odyssey/id6797183135)

Engage in fast-paced arcade space combat with a focus on skill-based progression. Overcome challenging missions, unlock new weapons, and upgrade your ship across five unique environments. Experience a rewarding sense of accomplishment without endless repetition.

**Highlights:** Five handcrafted layers with unique enemies and bosses, Unlockable weapons with distinct firing styles, Permanent ship upgrades, Temporary in-level upgrades for adaptive strategies, Multiple game modes including Endless Survival, Intelligent enemy fleets requiring strategic choices, Offline play with no ads or data collection

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Animal Sort free?

Animal Sort is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Neon Drift free?

Neon Drift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Animal Sort or Neon Drift?

Neon Drift is rated higher. Animal Sort averages 4.1 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Neon Drift averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Animal Sort or Neon Drift have ads?

Animal Sort shows ads; Neon Drift does not.

### Which is updated more often, Animal Sort or Neon Drift?

Animal Sort ships an update every 8 days, and Neon Drift weekly. Most recently, Animal Sort was updated on October 24, 2026 and Neon Drift on October 24, 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.*