# Nut Sort vs Princess Protect

Nut Sort and Princess Protect both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Nut Sort's written reviews are positive against 52% of Princess Protect's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nut Sort sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Princess Protect sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Nut Sort against 4.9 for Princess Protect. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 8.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Nut Sort's written reviews are positive against 52% of Princess Protect's.

Nut Sort ships an update monthly, Princess Protect fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nut Sort | Princess Protect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nut-sort-sorting-games/id6743471148/reviews) | **[4.9 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/princess-protect-dragon-wars/id6748638666/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 8.5K |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 52.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bobodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803062911) | [WONDERFUL ENTERTAINMENT CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618175378) |

## What reviewers say

### Nut Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nut-sort-sorting-games/id6743471148)

Engage in a relaxing and addictive puzzle game where you sort colorful nuts and bolts. With simple drag-and-drop mechanics and thousands of levels, it offers a visually pleasing and stress-free sorting experience for players of all ages.

**Highlights:** Simple drag-and-drop controls, Thousands of colorful sorting levels, Increasing difficulty progression, High-quality graphics and animations, Daily and level-based gifts, Offline play supported, No time limits or penalties

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Optional Ad | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and challenging
- 👍 Not timed
- 👍 Mind relaxing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Too many ads
- 🔋 Ads after every level
- 🔋 Bombarded with ads

**Reported bugs**

- Nut sorting promotion shown even when game is already owned

**Requested features**

- Option to get ad-free version


### Princess Protect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/princess-protect-dragon-wars/id6748638666)

Command legendary heroes in this casual strategy game to defend against monster attacks and save the princess. Deploy heroes strategically, utilize props, and adapt to dynamic challenges in a vibrant fantasy kingdom.

**Highlights:** Hero summoning and formation, Color-based monster deployment, Dynamic defense strategy, Prop and terrain utilization, Immersive fantasy kingdom, Multiple character skins

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Revive pack1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 400 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Revive pack2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Happy Summer pack all | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove ad pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Pouch | $9.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank2 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Royal Tray | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game for all ages
- 🎮 Fun and challenging
- 💪 Good balance of difficulty
- 🕹️ Soothing gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚧 Excessive ads
- 🚫 Ads covering part of the screen

**Reported bugs**

- 🔍 Level 91 has an impossible move


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nut Sort free?

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

### Is Princess Protect free?

Princess Protect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nut Sort or Princess Protect?

Princess Protect is rated higher. Nut Sort averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Princess Protect averages 4.9 from 8.5K ratings.

### Do Nut Sort or Princess Protect have ads?

Both Nut Sort and Princess Protect show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nut Sort or Princess Protect?

Nut Sort ships an update monthly, and Princess Protect fortnightly. Most recently, Nut Sort was updated on November 5, 2026 and Princess Protect on November 5, 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.*