# Color Bolts Sort vs Parallel Adventure

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Parallel Adventure at 74% against Color Bolts Sort's 15%. Parallel Adventure also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Color Bolts Sort's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Bolts Sort sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Parallel Adventure sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Color Bolts Sort ships an update every 3 months, Parallel Adventure every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Bolts Sort | Parallel Adventure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (757 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-bolts-sort/id6741564737/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **757** | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.3% of reviews | **74.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 389 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [puzzle studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562662220) | [Laurent Amoravain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848310136) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Bolts Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-bolts-sort/id6741564737)

Unscrew colored bolts from intricate 3D models in this challenging puzzle game. Test your strategy, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills to solve increasingly complex mechanical designs. Enjoy immersive environments and addictive gameplay.

**Highlights:** Strategic bolt unscrewing, Intricate 3D model designs, Hand-eye coordination test, Spatial awareness challenge, Fine motor skill development, Multiple challenge modes

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Best Value - Add Hole | $1.99 | one-time |
| Best Value - Hammer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Best Value - Clean Screws | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coin Pack | $5.49 | one-time |
| Deluxe Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove ad | $7.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coin Pack | $20.99 | one-time |
| Marvelous Bundle | $27.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coin Pack | $41.99 | one-time |


### Parallel Adventure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-adventure/id6754639439)

Explore a catalog of parallel worlds and embark on adventures. Track your progress, unlock clues, and access all your discovered documents and sites. Notifications act as in-game signals to guide your choices and prevent missed clues.

**Highlights:** Browse adventure catalog, Enter parallel worlds, Track real-time progress, Unlock progression clues, Access unlocked documents and sites, Receive guiding notifications

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro — Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro — Monthly | $12.90 | per month |
| Pro — Yearly | $34.90 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Bolts Sort free?

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

### Is Parallel Adventure free?

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

### Do Color Bolts Sort or Parallel Adventure have ads?

Parallel Adventure shows ads; Color Bolts Sort does not.

### Which is updated more often, Color Bolts Sort or Parallel Adventure?

Color Bolts Sort ships an update every 3 months, and Parallel Adventure every 3 days. Most recently, Color Bolts Sort was updated on October 28, 2026 and Parallel Adventure on October 28, 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.*