# Island Sort vs Cat Sort

The clearest difference is ads: Cat Sort at none against Island Sort's shown. Cat Sort also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Island Sort's advantage is review sentiment (29% vs 15%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Island Sort sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Cat Sort sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cat Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat Sort has 1.3K 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 15% of Cat Sort'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, Cat Sort every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Island Sort | Cat Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/island-sort/id6743001283/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-sort/id6744650932/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 166 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **29.3% of reviews** | 15.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 261 MB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) | [QUOK GAMES BILISIM TEKNOLOJI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486347882) |

## 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


### Cat Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-sort/id6744650932)

Match adorable cats in beds to clear them from the screen. Group three of the same kind to make them disappear, revealing new surprises as you progress. Strategically sort cats to overcome satisfying challenges and clear all layers before time runs out.

**Highlights:** Match three identical cats, Clear cats from beds, Reveal hidden surprises, Strategic sorting gameplay, Satisfying animations, Timed levels

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gift Pack 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 02 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 05 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 08 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 15 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 30 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 40 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 55 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 80 | $79.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 100 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute cat characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Frustratingly short timer
- 🕹️ Challenging and frustrating gameplay
- 🚫 No option to pause or buy ad-free version
- 🚫 Unbeatable situations to force in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Matches not available most of the time
- Game becomes impossible to progress without spending money

**Requested features**

- Option to adjust timer length
- Ability to pause the game
- Ad-free version available for purchase


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Island Sort free?

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

### Is Cat Sort free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Island Sort or Cat Sort?

Cat Sort is rated higher. Island Sort averages 4.3 out of 5 from 166 ratings, while Cat Sort averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Island Sort or Cat Sort have ads?

Island Sort shows ads; Cat Sort does not.

### Which is updated more often, Island Sort or Cat Sort?

Island Sort ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cat Sort every 5 days. Most recently, Island Sort was updated on September 8, 2026 and Cat Sort on September 22, 2026.

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