# Spring Sort vs Yarn Loop

The clearest difference is ads: Yarn Loop at none against Spring Sort's shown. Yarn Loop also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks) and chart position (#19 vs #100). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spring Sort sells 22 one-off in-app purchases and Yarn Loop sells 12 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 — 4.9 for Spring Sort against 4.8 for Yarn Loop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21K and 50K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Spring Sort's written reviews are positive against 47% of Yarn Loop's.

Spring Sort ships an update every 4 weeks, Yarn Loop every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spring Sort | Yarn Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spring-sort-sorting-puzzle-3d/id6747435794/reviews)** | [4.8 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-loop-knit-puzzle/id6755183085/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 21K | **50K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | **46.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #100 | **#19** |
| Size | 598 MB | 273 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOONEE PUBLISHING LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469957859) | [Combo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641699177) |

## What reviewers say

### Spring Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spring-sort-sorting-puzzle-3d/id6747435794)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a unique 3D puzzle game where you sort and stack colorful Slinky coils into matching tubes. Experience satisfying physics and strategic gameplay that challenges your logic while promoting relaxation.

**Highlights:** Satisfying Slinky physics, Color sorting and stacking, Strategic brain-training gameplay, Daily rewards and bonuses, Limited-time events with collectible items, Reward wheel and Piggy Bank for extra rewards, Free and VIP reward tracks

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Heart Boost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Heart Surge | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pinch of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| chain_600c_1bs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Revive Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Heart Storm | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Master | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Flower Master | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Slinky Grandmaster | $49.99 | one-time |
| Slinky Champion | $99.99 | one-time |
| Fortune of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


### Yarn Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-loop-knit-puzzle/id6755183085)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Casual, #22 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #32 Top Free · Casual, #32 Top Free · Puzzle, #44 Top Grossing · Games, #66 Top Free · Games, #114 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Engage in a relaxing puzzle game where you guide colorful yarn bobbins to collect matching stitches. Manage bobbin capacity and strategically use them to complete intricate knitted patterns. Enjoy hundreds of levels with a cozy aesthetic.

**Highlights:** One-tap gameplay, Color-based stitch collection, Bobbin capacity management, Rack reuse system, Hundreds of levels, Cozy yarn aesthetic

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yarn Flow 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Yarn Flow 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Yarn Flow 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Yarn Flow 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Yarn Flow 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Yarn Flow 8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Yarn Flow 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Yarn Flow 12 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Yarn Flow 15 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Yarn Flow 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Yarn Loop 25 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Yarn Flow 40 | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spring Sort free?

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

### Is Yarn Loop free?

Yarn Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spring Sort or Yarn Loop?

Spring Sort is rated higher. Spring Sort averages 4.9 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Yarn Loop averages 4.8 from 50K ratings.

### Do Spring Sort or Yarn Loop have ads?

Spring Sort shows ads; Yarn Loop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spring Sort or Yarn Loop?

Spring Sort ships an update every 4 weeks, and Yarn Loop every 6 days. Most recently, Spring Sort was updated on September 25, 2026 and Yarn Loop on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Spring Sort or Yarn Loop?

Spring Sort currently peaks at #100 in the App Store charts, and Yarn Loop at #19. 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.*