Pencil Quest vs Sort 'n Swirl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pencil Quest
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Welcome to Pencil Quest, a vibrant sorting puzzle that challenges your logic and space management skills! Tap to move pencil-filled boxes into limited slots and sort them by color to complete each challenge. Gameplay: Tap to Move: Send boxes to top slots with a simple tap—be strategic with limited space. Swap and Sort: Rearrange pencils between boxes to match colors and fill each box correctly. Clear the Board: Once a box is filled with a single color, it disappears to make room for more. Stacking Mechanic: Boxes overlap and stack—plan your sorting carefully! Features: Bright and Satisfying: Enjoy eye-catching colors and smooth animations. Space Puzzle Twist: Limited top slots and stacking keep the challenge fresh. One-Tap Controls: Easy to learn, hard to master. Progressive Levels: New patterns, tighter spaces, and trickier layouts as you go! Download Pencil Box Sort now and master the art of color sorting and space control!
Sort 'n Swirl
Engage in a vibrant puzzle experience by tapping and dragging to sort and match colorful items. Enjoy fast-paced levels with smooth animations for satisfying gameplay.
- Tap and drag controls
- Colorful item sorting
- Match-based puzzles
- Fast-paced levels
- Smooth animations
- Oddly satisfying fun
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Sort and swirl your way through colorful puzzles! Tap, drag and match to complete beautiful trays. Fast levels, smooth animations, and oddly satisfying fun!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sort 'n Swirl at daily against Pencil Quest's every 3 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pencil Quest ships an update every 3 days, Sort 'n Swirl daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pencil Quest | Sort 'n Swirl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TINKERBOX YAZILIM SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI | bugra bayrak |
In-app purchases
Pencil Quest
No in-app purchases
Sort 'n Swirl
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Pencil Quest free?
Is Sort 'n Swirl free?
Do Pencil Quest or Sort 'n Swirl have ads?
Which is updated more often, Pencil Quest or Sort 'n Swirl?
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