# Island Sort vs Quacking Hole Color Puzzle

The clearest difference is rating: Quacking Hole Color Puzzle at 4.6 against Island Sort's 4.3. Quacking Hole Color Puzzle also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Island Sort sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Quacking Hole Color Puzzle sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Quacking Hole Color Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 205 and 292 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of Island Sort's written reviews are positive against 29% of Quacking Hole Color Puzzle'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, Quacking Hole Color Puzzle weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Island Sort | Quacking Hole Color Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/island-sort/id6743001283/reviews) | **[4.6 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quacking-hole-color-puzzle/id6745782913/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 205 | **292** |
| Positive reviews | **30.5% of reviews** | 29.4% 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 | 246 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) | [IEC GAMES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551788418) |

## 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


### Quacking Hole Color Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quacking-hole-color-puzzle/id6745782913)

Engage in a unique sorting puzzle where you tap holes to move color-matching cups. Strategize your moves to avoid jams and clear the board. Enjoy a relaxing yet challenging experience with a quirky theme and satisfying mechanics.

**Highlights:** Addictive sorting games experience, Hundreds of challenging levels, Color matching and bottle drop mechanics, Smooth tap controls, Quirky quack theme, Relaxing yet brain-teasing gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lose Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Vitality 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Vitality 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Vitality 3 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 5 | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging gameplay
- 👍 Variety of game modes
- 💡 Customizable ducks/characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Overheats and drains battery
- 💰 Potential pay-to-win mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Holes not accepting correct number of ducks
- Saying 'no space' when space is available
- Levels becoming impossible to complete

**Requested features**

- Add sound/music option
- Fix level progression issues
- Improve stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Island Sort free?

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

### Is Quacking Hole Color Puzzle free?

Quacking Hole Color Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Island Sort or Quacking Hole Color Puzzle?

Quacking Hole Color Puzzle is rated higher. Island Sort averages 4.3 out of 5 from 205 ratings, while Quacking Hole Color Puzzle averages 4.6 from 292 ratings.

### Do Island Sort or Quacking Hole Color Puzzle have ads?

Both Island Sort and Quacking Hole Color Puzzle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Island Sort or Quacking Hole Color Puzzle?

Island Sort ships an update every 3 weeks, and Quacking Hole Color Puzzle weekly. Most recently, Island Sort was updated on October 30, 2026 and Quacking Hole Color Puzzle on October 30, 2026.

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