# Sort Dash vs Garden Stack

The clearest difference is rating: Sort Dash at 4.5 against Garden Stack's 2.2. Sort Dash also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (18% vs 4%). Garden Stack's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sort Dash sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and Garden Stack sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sort Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sort Dash has 331 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Sort Dash's written reviews are positive against 4% of Garden Stack's.

Sort Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, Garden Stack every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sort Dash | Garden Stack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (331 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-dash-match-color-puzzle/id6742832983/reviews)** | [2.2 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garden-stack/id6748067051/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **331** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | **18.1% of reviews** | 4.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 264 MB | 349 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tatem Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1667306793) | [Thanh Nhan Vo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577302809) |

## What reviewers say

### Sort Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-dash-match-color-puzzle/id6742832983)

Engage in a brain-teasing color-sorting puzzle adventure. Collect, match, and sort colorful cards through challenging levels filled with obstacles. Strategic thinking and quick decisions are key to clearing cards and winning before time runs out.

**Highlights:** Collect and match colorful cards, Sort cards to clear levels, Avoid wrong colors, Manage limited space, Unlock new stages and challenges, Use power-ups and boosters

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chain Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| LifeSaver Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Skipits Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Boosters Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| LifeSaver Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Boosters Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads 7 Forever | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads 10 Forever | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Standard Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| Magnet Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Hoard Pack | $39.99 | one-time |


### Garden Stack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garden-stack/id6748067051)

Engage in a relaxing puzzle adventure where you arrange colorful blocks to complete garden-themed boards. Each solved puzzle unlocks new levels, vibrant plants, and charming elements to grow your virtual garden. Enjoy soothing visuals and sharpen your thinking skills in this rewarding experience.

**Highlights:** Block arrangement puzzles, Garden progression, Unlock new levels and surprises, Soothing visuals and animations, Mind-sharpening gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads 7 Days | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| No Ads-Coins-Boosters | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Hammer 1 | $1.19 | one-time |
| Swap 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hammer 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hammer 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Swap 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Swap 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coins pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sort Dash free?

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

### Is Garden Stack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sort Dash or Garden Stack?

Sort Dash is rated higher. Sort Dash averages 4.5 out of 5 from 331 ratings, while Garden Stack averages 2.2 from 35 ratings.

### Do Sort Dash or Garden Stack have ads?

Sort Dash shows ads; Garden Stack does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sort Dash or Garden Stack?

Sort Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Garden Stack every 2 months. Most recently, Sort Dash was updated on October 19, 2026 and Garden Stack on October 20, 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.*