# Sorting Queen vs Merge Cat Town

The clearest difference is rating: Sorting Queen at 4.3 against Merge Cat Town's 2.5. Sorting Queen also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 4). Merge Cat Town's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 62%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sorting Queen sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Merge Cat Town sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sorting Queen holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Sorting Queen's written reviews are positive against 100% of Merge Cat Town's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sorting Queen ships an update weekly, Merge Cat Town every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sorting Queen | Merge Cat Town |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorting-queen/id6747460677/reviews)** | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-cat-town/id6755374105/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 383 MB | 655 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Springcomes Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151454258) | [MOBIRIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/349276666) |

## What reviewers say

### Sorting Queen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorting-queen/id6747460677)

Engage in a delightful sorting puzzle game where you help a charming protagonist organize chaotic shops. Solve addictive puzzles, transform businesses, and enjoy a heartwarming story with vibrant visuals. Become a sorting master and bring success to a whimsical town.

**Highlights:** Addictive sorting puzzles, Shop makeovers and transformations, Charming character story, Hundreds of varied puzzle levels, Card collection system, Vibrant and colorful graphics

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Best deal | $0.49 | one-time |
| Starter package | $1.99 | one-time |
| sortqueen_event_parade_1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| sortqueen_event_rparade_1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| sortqueen_event_parade_2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| sortqueen_event_rparade_2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| sortqueen_event_rparade_3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Store goods default 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| sortqueen_event_specialoffer_1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| sortqueen_event_parade_3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| sortqueen_event_pass_1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Store goods default special 3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Store goods default special 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Store goods default 3 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Store goods sale special 7 | $12.99 | one-time |
| sortqueen_event_oneplussix | $17.99 | one-time |


### Merge Cat Town

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-cat-town/id6755374105)

Merge items to create a charming cat village on a barren island. Discover unique cat characters, fulfill their requests, and expand your village with new structures. Enjoy a relaxing and fun experience building your own cute cat paradise.

**Highlights:** Merge items to create new goods, Build and expand a cat village, Discover unique cat characters, Fulfill cat requests, Craft and sell items, Collect resources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| offer_1001 | $0.99 | one-time |
| shop_gem_0002 | $1.99 | one-time |
| offer_1002_1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| pass_203 | $3.99 | one-time |
| pass_204 | $4.99 | one-time |
| offer_1004 | $4.99 | one-time |
| offer_1004_1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| offer_1004_2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| offer_1004_3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| shop_gem_0005 | $9.99 | one-time |
| offer_1005 | $9.99 | one-time |
| offer_1005_3 | $12.99 | one-time |
| offer_1006 | $14.99 | one-time |
| shop_gem_0007 | $19.99 | one-time |
| offer_1007 | $19.99 | one-time |
| offer_1008 | $24.99 | one-time |
| offer_1009 | $29.99 | one-time |
| offer_1010 | $39.99 | one-time |
| shop_gem_0011 | $49.99 | one-time |
| offer_1011_1 | $59.99 | one-time |
| offer_1012 | $69.99 | one-time |
| shop_gem_0013 | $99.99 | one-time |
| offer_1013 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sorting Queen free?

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

### Is Merge Cat Town free?

Merge Cat Town is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sorting Queen or Merge Cat Town?

Sorting Queen is rated higher. Sorting Queen averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Merge Cat Town averages 2.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Sorting Queen or Merge Cat Town have ads?

Both Sorting Queen and Merge Cat Town show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sorting Queen or Merge Cat Town?

Sorting Queen ships an update weekly, and Merge Cat Town every 5 days. Most recently, Sorting Queen was updated on October 25, 2026 and Merge Cat Town on October 8, 2026.

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