# Connect Master vs Category Sort

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect Master | Category Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-master-match-puzzle/id6745692355/reviews)** | [4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/category-sort/id6758512068/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 10K |
| Positive reviews | **32.0% of reviews** | 31.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #54 | #54 |
| Size | 368 MB | 809 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ROOFTOP GAMES OYUN TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776905410) | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) |

## What reviewers say

### Connect Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-master-match-puzzle/id6745692355)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Free · Puzzle, #57 Top Free · Casual, #116 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #118 Top Free · Games, #130 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Scout Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Inspector Pack Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Inspector Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Seasonal Offer! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Super Sale 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pocket of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Crazy Sale 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Golden Connect Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Detective Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Agent Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| Giant Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Creative avatars and themes
- 💡 Unique special levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
- 🔋 Excessive advertisements
- 🔁 Repetitive content and level recycling

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing after level 15
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More unique story modes and special levels
- Expanded topic selection
- Additional content updates


### Category Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/category-sort/id6758512068)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Free · Card (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Revive Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass VIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*