# Island Sort vs Knit N Loop

The clearest difference is rating: Knit N Loop at 4.8 against Island Sort's 4.3. Knit N Loop also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (1K vs 166). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Island Sort sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Knit N Loop sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Knit N Loop holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knit N Loop has 1K ratings behind it against 166, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Island Sort's written reviews are positive against 25% of Knit N Loop's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Island Sort ships an update every 3 weeks, Knit N Loop weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Island Sort | Knit N Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/island-sort/id6743001283/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knit-n-loop/id6743934820/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 166 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **29.3% of reviews** | 25.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 261 MB | 300 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Island Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/island-sort/id6743001283)

A fast-paced puzzle game where players sort colorful minions onto matching islands. Race against the clock to place all minions correctly before time expires.

**Highlights:** Sort minions by color, Match minions to island colors, Timed gameplay, Fast-paced puzzle action

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Best Once Offer! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 7 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No ads pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Limited Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 15 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 25 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 50 | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game concept
- 👍 Enjoyable mindless gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Saw kills people randomly even when not moving
- 🐛 Certain levels are impossible due to saw placement
- 🐛 Saw too close to island edges

**Reported bugs**

- Level 44 saw cuts people before first move
- Level 125 is impossible
- Saw glitch on multiple levels

**Requested features**

- Fix saw issues
- Improve level design


### Knit N Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knit-n-loop/id6743934820)

Engage in a calming puzzle game where strategic moves create mesmerizing thread loops. This app offers a satisfying and rewarding experience, perfect for unwinding or sharpening your problem-solving abilities. Discover hidden depth in its simple mechanics and enjoy the flow of creating perfect loops.

**Highlights:** Mesmerizing thread loops, Calming visuals, Intuitive gameplay, Puzzle-solving challenges, Stress relief, Satisfying flow

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer Space - 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer Time - 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Gala Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| XLarge Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| XXLarge Pack | $54.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable thinky part

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game doesn't work on first level
- 🐛 Data/progress reset after updates
- 🔍 Ads added after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets player progress
- Crashes and freezes on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add 2x speed option
- Improve game stability and save progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Island Sort free?

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

### Is Knit N Loop free?

Knit N Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Island Sort or Knit N Loop?

Knit N Loop is rated higher. Island Sort averages 4.3 out of 5 from 166 ratings, while Knit N Loop averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do Island Sort or Knit N Loop have ads?

Both Island Sort and Knit N Loop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Island Sort or Knit N Loop?

Island Sort ships an update every 3 weeks, and Knit N Loop weekly. Most recently, Island Sort was updated on September 8, 2026 and Knit N Loop on September 26, 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.*