Comparison

Circle Sort vs Yarn Sort

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Circle Sort

A physics-based puzzle game where players match ring colors to clear the board. Strategically drop circles to complete objectives, but avoid hitting the line to prevent a game over.

Highlights
  • Physics-based gameplay
  • Color matching mechanics
  • Strategic circle placement
  • Level-based objectives
  • Risk/reward gameplay
Features
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Circle Sort is a fresh physics puzzle game where you have to match the colors to clear the rings. Drop the circles to the right spot, clear some space and complete the goals! Strategize your circle placements to win, but beware to not hit the line or it's game over!

About

Yarn Sort

Untangle and sort colorful yarn by guiding strands on a conveyor belt to their matching collection zones. This satisfying puzzle game offers simple tap controls with strategic depth, rewarding thoughtful planning and offering a relaxing yet challenging experience.

Highlights
  • Unique yarn sorting puzzle mechanics
  • Simple tap controls with strategic depth
  • Handcrafted levels
  • Increasingly challenging layouts
  • Relaxing gameplay with satisfying visual feedback
  • Smooth conveyor-based puzzle design
Features
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Untangle the yarn. Fill the conveyor. Sort every color perfectly. Welcome to Yarn Sort, a uniquely satisfying puzzle game where colorful yarn rolls move through winding conveyor loops. Tap the yarn spools, release the strands, and carefully guide each color to its matching collection zone. Simple to learn, surprisingly strategic, and incredibly satisfying to master. How to Play - Tap yarn spools to release yarn onto the conveyor - Watch colorful strands move around the track - Sort matching colors together - Plan your moves carefully to avoid jams and dead ends - Clear all yarn to complete the level Every tap changes the puzzle. The order you choose matters. Why Yarn Sort Feels So Good - Smooth moving yarn animations - Satisfying sorting and organization gameplay - Easy-to-understand controls - Relaxing visuals and colorful yarn designs - Clever puzzles that reward thoughtful planning - Satisfying chain reactions as colors come together Finding the perfect sequence and watching the yarn sort exactly where you intended never gets old. Features - Unique yarn sorting puzzle mechanics - Simple tap controls with strategic depth - Unique handcrafted levels - Increasingly challenging layouts - Relaxing gameplay with satisfying visual feedback - Smooth conveyor-based puzzle design - Play anytime, anywhere Whether you’re looking for a relaxing brain teaser or a puzzle challenge that rewards smart thinking, Yarn Sort delivers a satisfying experience one spool at a time.

Screenshots

Circle Sort4 screens
Yarn Sort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Yarn Sort at 4.7 against Circle Sort's 3.9. Yarn Sort also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 8) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Circle Sort sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Yarn Sort sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Yarn Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yarn Sort has 1.8K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 33% and 33% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Circle Sort ships an update monthly, Yarn Sort weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Circle Sort versus Yarn Sort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCircle SortYarn Sort
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (8 ratings)4.7 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings81.8K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#66 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size256 MB353 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGame5mobileFuse Entertainment INC

Customer experience

Circle Sort

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Yarn Sort

All ratings1,790 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral22.2%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Circle Sort

One-time6
  • 100 Coins$0.99
  • 500 Coins$6.99
  • 1000 Coins$14.99
Show 3 more
  • 5000 Coins$24.99
  • 10000 Coins$49.99
  • 15000 Coins$99.99
15 purchases

Yarn Sort

One-time15
  • Special Offer$1.99
  • Stack Offer$1.99
  • 1000 Coins$2.99
Show 12 more
  • Starter Bundle$2.99
  • Treasure Dinner Offer 1$3.99
  • Rocket Deal$6.99
  • Remove Ads$6.99
  • Treasure Dinner Offer 2$6.99
  • 5000 Coins$9.99
  • Premium Pass$9.99
  • Treasure Dinner Offer 3$9.99
  • Beginner Fortune$13.99
  • Treasure Dinner Offer 4$19.99
  • Master Fortune$24.99
  • Treasure Dinner Offer 5$49.99

Questions

Is Circle Sort free?
Circle Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yarn Sort free?
Yarn Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Circle Sort or Yarn Sort?
Yarn Sort is rated higher. Circle Sort averages 3.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Yarn Sort averages 4.7 from 1.8K ratings.
Do Circle Sort or Yarn Sort have ads?
Both Circle Sort and Yarn Sort show ads.
Which is updated more often, Circle Sort or Yarn Sort?
Circle Sort ships an update monthly, and Yarn Sort weekly. Most recently, Circle Sort was updated on October 11, 2026 and Yarn Sort on October 20, 2026.

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