Comparison

BBQ Sort vs Hot Pot Sort

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

Head to head
About

BBQ Sort

Engage in a delightful puzzle adventure where you sort and match identical BBQ skewers to fulfill orders. Strategically plan your moves, utilize power-ups, and conquer dynamic challenges to become a BBQ master. Enjoy a visually appealing experience that sharpens your problem-solving skills.

Highlights
  • Sort and match 3 identical BBQ skewers
  • Complete orders and clear grills
  • Strategic move planning
  • Utilize sizzling power-ups
  • Colorful and delicious-looking BBQ ingredients
  • Variety of level objectives
Features
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Welcome to the sizzling excitement of BBQ Sort: Matching Challenge! Step up to the grill and show off your matching prowess in this delectable puzzle adventure. Start with chill jazz and a few orders, but as you grow, expect huge, time-limited orders. Special requests will need your careful attention and unique cooking skills. Prepare for dynamic challenges and have fun! How to Master the Grill: - Sort & Match: Tap and move 3 identical BBQ skewers onto the same grill to complete an order and clear the grill for the next match! - Strategic Moves: Think ahead! Each level presents unique sorting challenges and a limited time and space. Plan your placements carefully to achieve your goals. - Sizzling Power-Ups: Stuck on a tricky arrangement? Unleash awesome boosters to clear obstacles and heat up the action! Why You'll Be Hooked on BBQ Sort: Matching Challenge: - A Feast for the Senses: Explore a cornucopia of colorful and delicious-looking BBQ ingredients, from perfectly grilled chicken to exotic seafood delights. - Engaging Puzzles: Test your sorting skills with a variety of level objectives, from clearing specific ingredients to working against the clock or limited skewer space. - Boost Your Brainpower: Sharpen your strategic thinking and problem-solving skills as you figure out the optimal way to sort each BBQ masterpiece. Whether you're a seasoned puzzle enthusiast or just looking for a fun and flavorful new challenge, BBQ Sort: Matching Challenge offers a satisfying and engaging experience. Are you ready to fire up your brain and become the BBQ Sort Champion? Let the matching begin!

About

Hot Pot Sort

Embark on a delicious puzzle journey by collecting and matching three identical ingredients in a hot pot. Conquer endless levels, enjoy satisfying gameplay, and immerse yourself in stunning visuals. This casual game offers a flavorful adventure anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Match 3 identical ingredients
  • Collect a variety of hot pot ingredients
  • Unlock new levels
  • Satisfying ingredient clearing
  • Stunning visual design
  • Casual gameplay for anytime enjoyment
Features
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Dive into the mouth-watering world of hot pot and get ready for a flavorful adventure! Your mission is to collect and match 3 of the same target ingredients on a delicious puzzle journey. Take on these tasty challenges to unlock more fun levels that are sure to whet your appetite! 【Features】 A Flavorful Hot Pot Feast A huge variety of ingredients are constantly being added to the pot, from succulent shrimp to fresh broccoli. They’re all waiting for you to collect! Addictive & Satisfying Gameplay Experience the pure satisfaction of clearing ingredients! Every time you match 3 of a kind, you’ll be rewarded with a satisfying blast and a great sense of achievement. Endless Levels to Conquer Embark on the world’s most delicious quest! Show off your skills and become the ultimate Hot Pot Master. Stunning Visuals Immerse yourself in realistic hot pot scenes and beautifully designed ingredients. You’ll feel like you’re right there at your favorite hot pot restaurant! Casual Fun, Anytime, Anywhere With the joy of unlimited tries, you can relax and enjoy your personal hot pot time at your own pace. It’s the perfect way to unwind. Endless hot pot fun is just a tap away! Let every match be another delicious step on your journey to becoming the hot pot champion. Join this incredibly fun challenge and become the ultimate matching master!

Screenshots

BBQ Sort4 screens
Hot Pot Sort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BBQ Sort at none against Hot Pot Sort's shown. BBQ Sort also leads on ratings volume (359 vs 117). Hot Pot Sort's advantage is review sentiment (42% vs 32%). On price, rating, update cadence 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. BBQ Sort sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Hot Pot Sort sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for BBQ Sort against 4.6 for Hot Pot Sort. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 359 and 117 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of BBQ Sort's written reviews are positive against 42% of Hot Pot Sort's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BBQ Sort ships an update every 2 weeks, Hot Pot Sort every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BBQ Sort versus Hot Pot Sort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBBQ SortHot Pot Sort
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (359 ratings)4.6 (117 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.2% of reviews42.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings359 — better117
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size431 MB326 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperApus Media jscShycheese

Customer experience

BBQ Sort

All ratings358 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive32.2%
Neutral21.1%
Negative46.7%

Hot Pot Sort

All ratings117 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive42.0%
Neutral14.0%
Negative44.0%

Bugs and requests

BBQ Sort

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • Stuck on level 377
  • Matches not counted correctly
  • Ads take over screen
  • Time runs out despite completion
  • Level not completed even when finished
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  • Third region not opening
  • Cannot advance to next region
  • Locked boxes issue
  • Second match not recorded
  • Timer runs out on empty board
  • In-level boosts not triggering completion
  • Impossible levels due to unmatchable items
  • Game glitches
  • Cannot advance due to glitches
  • Screen zooms in and prevents moves
  • Game freezes
  • White boxes appearing
  • Puzzle screen not appearing
  • Items not being recorded
  • Grill items out of reach
  • Game screen wider than display

Requested features

9 requests
  • Open up third region
  • Fix level 377 bug
  • Provide clearer explanations for level mechanics
  • Easier way to report bugs
  • Fix level 17 glitch
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  • Fix level 100 onwards glitch
  • Fix level 201 issue
  • Fix level 242 issue
  • Fix level 94 issue

Hot Pot Sort

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

BBQ Sort

One-time10
  • Level 10 Milestone Pack$0.99
  • Starterpack$1.99
  • Daily Pack$1.99
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  • Level 20 Milestone Pack$1.99
  • Pouch of Cash$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Level 50 Milestone Pack$4.99
  • Great Value Bundle$9.99
  • Epic Bundle$19.99
  • Mega Bundle$49.99
10 purchases

Hot Pot Sort

One-time10
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Standard Gold 1$1.99
  • Standard Bundle 1$3.99
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  • Standard Gold 2$5.99
  • Remove ads$9.99
  • Standard Bundle 2$9.99
  • Standard Gold 3$14.99
  • Standard Bundle 3$19.99
  • Standard Gold 4$29.99
  • Standard Gold 5$54.99

Questions

Is BBQ Sort free?
BBQ Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hot Pot Sort free?
Hot Pot Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BBQ Sort or Hot Pot Sort?
Hot Pot Sort is rated higher. BBQ Sort averages 4.6 out of 5 from 359 ratings, while Hot Pot Sort averages 4.6 from 117 ratings.
Do BBQ Sort or Hot Pot Sort have ads?
Hot Pot Sort shows ads; BBQ Sort does not.
Which is updated more often, BBQ Sort or Hot Pot Sort?
BBQ Sort ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hot Pot Sort every 3 weeks. Most recently, BBQ Sort was updated on October 30, 2026 and Hot Pot Sort on October 30, 2026.

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