# Sort Jam vs Sand Sorting Challenge

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sort Jam at 69% against Sand Sorting Challenge's 12%. Sort Jam also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (21K vs 172). Sand Sorting Challenge's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sort Jam sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Sand Sorting Challenge sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sort Jam holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sort Jam has 21K ratings behind it against 172, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Sort Jam's written reviews are positive against 12% of Sand Sorting Challenge's.

Sort Jam ships an update every 2 weeks, Sand Sorting Challenge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sort Jam | Sand Sorting Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-jam/id6746641424/reviews)** | [2.1 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-sorting-challenge/id6752254727/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 172 |
| Positive reviews | **68.8% of reviews** | 11.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#161** | #189 |
| Size | 642 MB | 254 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SPEEDGO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797463477) | [Brave HK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833825255) |

## What reviewers say

### Sort Jam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-jam/id6746641424)

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a unique liquid sorting puzzle game. Explore a world of magical colors, solve increasingly difficult levels with intuitive controls, and enjoy a visually stunning experience. Unlock rewards and use helpful tools to become a sorting master.

**Highlights:** Liquid sorting puzzles, Intuitive controls, Increasingly difficult levels, Magic tools (Undo, Shuffle), Rewards and achievements, Vibrant visual experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| XS Coins Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Frenzy Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| S Coins Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sort Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| M Coins Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| L Coins Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Giant Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| XXL Coins Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |


### Sand Sorting Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-sorting-challenge/id6752254727)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

A relaxing color sorting puzzle game where you tap and pour vibrant sand into bottles. Test your focus and strategy to fill each bottle with the correct color and unlock new designs. Enjoy therapeutic sounds and hundreds of levels.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D sand pouring, Practical sorting tools and power-ups, Unlockable bottle sets, Relaxing music and sounds, Hundreds of levels, Easy-to-learn gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Package | $1.19 | one-time |
| Small Coin | $2.39 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Apprentice | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin | $9.95 | one-time |
| Magician Package | $11.95 | one-time |
| Large Coin | $19.95 | one-time |
| Scorerer Package | $23.95 | one-time |
| Huge Coin | $39.95 | one-time |
| Mage Package | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sort Jam free?

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

### Is Sand Sorting Challenge free?

Sand Sorting Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sort Jam or Sand Sorting Challenge?

Sort Jam is rated higher. Sort Jam averages 4.6 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Sand Sorting Challenge averages 2.1 from 172 ratings.

### Do Sort Jam or Sand Sorting Challenge have ads?

Sort Jam shows ads; Sand Sorting Challenge does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sort Jam or Sand Sorting Challenge?

Sort Jam ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sand Sorting Challenge every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sort Jam was updated on September 25, 2026 and Sand Sorting Challenge on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sort Jam or Sand Sorting Challenge?

Sort Jam currently peaks at #161 in the App Store charts, and Sand Sorting Challenge at #189. 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.*