# Island Sort vs Cube Color Escape

The clearest difference is rating: Cube Color Escape at 4.7 against Island Sort's 4.3. Cube Color Escape also leads on ratings volume (964 vs 205). Island Sort's advantage is review sentiment (31% vs 9%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Island Sort sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cube Color Escape sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cube Color Escape holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 205 and 964 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of Island Sort's written reviews are positive against 9% of Cube Color Escape's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Island Sort | Cube Color Escape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/island-sort/id6743001283/reviews) | **[4.7 (964 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-color-escape/id6746399411/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 205 | **964** |
| Positive reviews | **30.5% of reviews** | 8.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 261 MB | 300 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 GLOBAL PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466935753) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 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 |

**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


### Cube Color Escape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-color-escape/id6746399411)

Guide color cubes into matching holes by tapping and dropping them. This logic puzzle game requires strategy and timing to avoid blocking paths and fill all slots. Enjoy a brain-teasing yet relaxing experience with colorful challenges.

**Highlights:** Color cube matching puzzles, Strategic tap and drop mechanics, Brain-teasing logic challenges, One-finger controls, Satisfying escape gameplay, Colorful and vibrant design

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Motivation | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gold 02 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Life and Gold Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Royal Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Support Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| Gold 03 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🚀 Easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 💰 Impossible to progress without spending money
- 🐛 Major glitches and cheating issues
- 🔇 No sound in the game

**Reported bugs**

- Game over when there is still space on the board
- Lives deducted for no reason

**Requested features**

- Add sound and haptic feedback
- Improve progression system to be less pay-to-win


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Island Sort free?

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

### Is Cube Color Escape free?

Cube Color Escape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Island Sort or Cube Color Escape?

Cube Color Escape is rated higher. Island Sort averages 4.3 out of 5 from 205 ratings, while Cube Color Escape averages 4.7 from 964 ratings.

### Do Island Sort or Cube Color Escape have ads?

Both Island Sort and Cube Color Escape show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Island Sort or Cube Color Escape?

Island Sort ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cube Color Escape every 3 weeks. Most recently, Island Sort was updated on October 30, 2026 and Cube Color Escape on October 30, 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.*