Comparison

Connect Master vs Category Sort

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

Head to head
About

Connect Master

This visual logic puzzle game challenges your observation and strategy skills. Swap character tiles to group them into sets of four based on shared visual traits. Enjoy hundreds of levels with no timers or pressure, offering a relaxing yet mentally engaging experience.

Highlights
  • Visual match puzzle gameplay
  • Hundreds of unique characters
  • 500+ handcrafted levels
  • Story puzzle levels
  • Global leaderboards
  • Clever visual traits
Features
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Welcome to Connect Master – Match Puzzle, a vibrant visual logic puzzle game where observation, focus, and strategy come together. - Your goal is simple yet clever: Find the hidden connections between expressive, cute characters and group them into perfect sets of four. Look closely — each group shares a secret visual trait. It might be hair color, glasses, outfit style, facial expression, or even the overall vibe. Swap tiles, study patterns, and rearrange the board until every group is correctly matched. The gameplay is intuitive, relaxing, and deeply satisfying, making it easy to start playing while offering meaningful mental challenge. - How to Play Tap character cards and swap them to form complete rows of four Each row must contain four cards sharing one visual trait Use the Hint button to reveal two connected cards when you’re stuck Just pure puzzle solving - Features Addictive visual match puzzle gameplay Hundreds of unique characters with expressive, charming designs 1000+ handcrafted levels Special story puzzle levels to explore Global leaderboards to compete with other players Smooth swipe controls and polished animations Clever visual traits that reward sharp observation - New Content New levels are added regularly, keeping the experience fresh and engaging. Easy to learn, yet challenging to master. - Perfect For Players who enjoy: Match puzzles and logic games Brain training and visual challenges Relaxing puzzle games with no stress Clean, aesthetic game design Casual games with depth Whether you play for a few minutes or a full hour, Connect Master – Match Puzzle offers the perfect balance between relaxation and mental engagement. Are you ready to master the art of visual matching? Download now and start connecting.

About

Category Sort

A relaxing emoji puzzle game where you sort memojis into their correct categories. Progress through increasingly challenging levels that test your logic and decision-making skills with colorful visuals and smooth gameplay.

Highlights
  • Match memojis by category
  • Intuitive sorting mechanics
  • Increasing puzzle difficulty
  • Colorful visuals
  • Relaxing yet challenging gameplay
Features
Currently charting
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Category Sort is a fun and relaxing Solitaire-style emoji puzzle game where you match memojis based on their categories. Carefully observe each memoji and place it in the correct group to create perfect matches. As you progress, levels become more challenging with new categories, limited space, and tricky arrangements that test your logic and decision-making skills. The gameplay is simple to learn but offers increasing depth, making it enjoyable for both casual players and puzzle lovers. With colorful memojis, smooth interactions, and satisfying matches, Category Sort delivers a rewarding and brain-teasing experience. Features: Match memojis according to their categories Easy-to-learn, intuitive sorting mechanics Increasing difficulty with smarter puzzles Colorful visuals and smooth gameplay Relaxing yet challenging puzzle experience Sort smart, match right, and clear every level!

Screenshots

Connect Master4 screens
Category Sort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Connect Master at 4.9 against Category Sort's 4.7. Connect Master also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Connect Master sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Category Sort sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Connect Master holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 10K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 32% and 32% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connect Master ships an update weekly, Category Sort fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Connect Master versus Category Sort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnect MasterCategory Sort
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (14K ratings) — better4.7 (10K ratings)
Positive reviews32.0% of reviews — better31.9% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better10K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#54#54
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size368 MB809 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperROOFTOP GAMES OYUN TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETILion Studios Plus

Customer experience

Connect Master

All ratings14,056 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews438 reviews
Positive32.0%
Neutral17.6%
Negative50.5%

Category Sort

All ratings10,305 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews254 reviews
Positive31.9%
Neutral22.4%
Negative45.7%

Bugs and requests

Connect Master

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game freezing after level 15
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More unique story modes and special levels
  • Expanded topic selection
  • Additional content updates

Category Sort

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Connect Master

One-time18
  • Handful of Coins$1.99
  • Welcome Pack!$1.99
  • Scout Pack$2.99
Show 15 more
  • Inspector Pack Offer$4.99
  • Inspector Pack$4.99
  • Special Seasonal Offer!$6.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
  • Super Sale 1$7.99
  • Pocket of Coins$7.99
  • Crazy Sale 1$7.99
  • Golden Connect Pass$9.99
  • Detective Pack$9.99
  • Agent Pack$19.99
  • Bag of Coins$29.99
  • Master Pack$39.99
  • Chest of Coins$49.99
  • Giant Pack$99.99
  • Vault of Coins$99.99
11 purchases

Category Sort

One-time11
  • Pack 1$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$2.99
  • Revive Bundle$4.99
Show 8 more
  • Pack 2$7.99
  • No Ads$9.99
  • Small Pack$9.99
  • No Ads Bundle$9.99
  • Battle Pass VIP$9.99
  • Pack 3$14.99
  • Medium Pack$19.99
  • Large Pack$29.99

Questions

Is Connect Master free?
Connect Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Category Sort free?
Category Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Connect Master or Category Sort?
Connect Master is rated higher. Connect Master averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Category Sort averages 4.7 from 10K ratings.
Do Connect Master or Category Sort have ads?
Both Connect Master and Category Sort show ads.
Which is updated more often, Connect Master or Category Sort?
Connect Master ships an update weekly, and Category Sort fortnightly. Most recently, Connect Master was updated on September 24, 2026 and Category Sort on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Connect Master or Category Sort?
Connect Master currently peaks at #54 in the App Store charts, and Category Sort at #54. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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