# Grill Sort™ vs Hotpot Go

The clearest difference is rating: Grill Sort™ at 4.8 against Hotpot Go's 4.5. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grill Sort™ sells 23 one-off in-app purchases and Hotpot Go sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grill Sort™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 12K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Grill Sort™'s written reviews are positive against 16% of Hotpot Go's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grill Sort™ | Hotpot Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grill-sort/id6742812903/reviews)** | [4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotpot-go/id6754552669/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | **18.4% of reviews** | 16.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 234 MB | 433 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gloryway Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853465960) | [Zego Global Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637372610) |

## What reviewers say

### Grill Sort™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grill-sort/id6742812903)

Engage in a delightful BBQ-themed puzzle game where you sort and match grilled skewers. Tap and move identical items to clear the plate, boost your score, and progress through increasingly challenging levels. Power-ups are available to assist you in this addictive culinary challenge.

**Highlights:** 3D food sorting gameplay, Match identical grilled skewers, Progressive difficulty levels, Mysterious power-ups, Addictive puzzle challenge

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add Tray (1H) | $1.49 | one-time |
| Limited-time Offer 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| First Recharge Gift Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Box 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Coin Gift Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Add Tray (1H) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Active Gift Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Box 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Limited-time Offer1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold Coin Gift Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Only | $5.99 | one-time |
| Value-packed Gift Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Box 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Coin Gift Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Gift Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gold Coin Gift Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold Coin Gift Pack 5 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Gift Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gold Coin Gift Pack 6 | $69.99 | one-time |
| Annual Mega Sale | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Relaxing and fun
- 👍 Challenging without being too hard
- 👍 Novel concept
- 👍 Fun game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy music after ads
- 🔍 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Order clock doesn't pause during ads
- 🐛 Crashes when loading new levels
- 🐛 Orders not recognized, requiring restart or ad skip

**Reported bugs**

- Orders not recognized
- Crashes when loading new levels

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads
- Smoother gameplay when switching food


### Hotpot Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotpot-go/id6754552669)

Engage your brain with a delicious 3D puzzle game that combines food sorting with cooking game elements. Pick and serve various ingredients from a boiling hot pot into matching plates, strategizing your moves to avoid filling temporary slots. Enjoy realistic visuals and satisfying gameplay.

**Highlights:** Food sorting gameplay, 3D puzzle mechanics, Cooking game inspiration, Realistic food ingredients, Match 3 elements, Satisfying puzzle effects

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Travel Deal 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Travel Deal 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Charm 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Life Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Santa Surprise | $4.99 | one-time |
| Revive Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Charm 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Package 2 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Great Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grill Sort™ free?

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

### Is Hotpot Go free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Grill Sort™ or Hotpot Go?

Grill Sort™ is rated higher. Grill Sort™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Hotpot Go averages 4.5 from 12K ratings.

### Do Grill Sort™ or Hotpot Go have ads?

Both Grill Sort™ and Hotpot Go show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grill Sort™ or Hotpot Go?

Grill Sort™ ships an update every 9 days, and Hotpot Go every 9 days. Most recently, Grill Sort™ was updated on October 19, 2026 and Hotpot Go on October 19, 2026.

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