# Word Connect Association vs Category Sort

The clearest difference is chart position: Word Connect Association at #25 against Category Sort's #131. Word Connect Association also leads on ratings volume (40K vs 13K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Word Connect Association sells 14 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.

Word Connect Association holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40K and 13K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 30% and 31% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Word Connect Association | Category Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-connect-association/id6747810901/reviews)** | [4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/category-sort/id6758512068/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **40K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | 30.2% of reviews | **30.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | #131 |
| Size | 269 MB | 1019 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PlaySimple Games Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189416142) | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) |

## What reviewers say

### Word Connect Association

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-connect-association/id6747810901)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Free · Word, #34 Top Grossing · Word, #136 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a unique word association puzzle. Connect related words through logic, theme, or concept to build chains of associations. Enjoy hundreds of handcrafted levels in a relaxing, pressure-free environment.

**Highlights:** Connect words by idea, category, or concept, Relaxing, no-timer gameplay, Hundreds of handcrafted levels, Minimal, calming design, Improves memory, logic, and focus, Works offline

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hint Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Category Hint Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Basic Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads–Forever | $5.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| No ads Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Forever | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No-Ads Forever | $9.99 | one-time |
| Category Hint Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Power Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging
- 👍 Fun and challenging to play
- 👍 Good and challenging
- 👍 Interesting concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Very few levels
- 🐛 Game ends at Level 34
- 🐛 Doesn't let me play

**Reported bugs**

- Very few levels
- Game ends at Level 34
- Doesn't let me play

**Requested features**

- If you match two it should let you know


### Category Sort

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

**Currently charting:** #131 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 Word Connect Association free?

Word Connect Association 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, Word Connect Association or Category Sort?

Word Connect Association is rated higher. Word Connect Association averages 4.9 out of 5 from 40K ratings, while Category Sort averages 4.8 from 13K ratings.

### Do Word Connect Association or Category Sort have ads?

Both Word Connect Association and Category Sort show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Word Connect Association or Category Sort?

Word Connect Association ships an update every 2 weeks, and Category Sort every 2 weeks. Most recently, Word Connect Association was updated on October 31, 2026 and Category Sort on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Word Connect Association or Category Sort?

Word Connect Association currently peaks at #25 in the App Store charts, and Category Sort at #131. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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