Color Sort vs Ducks in a Row
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Color Sort
Engage in turn-based sorting battles where strategic placement of color stacks is key to outscoring your opponent. This game offers simple, intuitive gameplay that is both challenging and relaxing, perfect for quick sessions or extended play.
- Turn-based sorting battles
- Simple, intuitive gameplay
- Challenging yet relaxing puzzles
- Match and merge color stacks
- Score points by clearing stacks
- Strategic move planning
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Color Sort is a turn-based sorting game that challenges your problem-solving skills and keeps your mind active. Take turns placing color stacks and outscore your opponent to win! Why You'll Love Color Sort • Turn-Based Sorting Battles Compete in head-to-head matches, taking turns placing stacks. The first player to reach the target wins, so plan ahead and outscore your opponent. • Simple, Intuitive Gameplay Just tap, place stacks, and watch your score grow. No complicated controls or stressful time limits! It's easy to pick up, whether you have a few minutes or a few hours. • Challenging Yet Relaxing Test your focus and strategy without the stress. Each turn is a fresh puzzle, keeping your mind engaged while letting you enjoy a calm, turn-based flow. How to Play: * Be the first to reach the target score by matching and merging color stacks. * On your turn, place three stacks on the board. Each stack may have one color or a mix. * Match stacks of the same color side by side to merge them and create bigger stacks. * When a stack reaches 10 tiles of the same color, it disappears and earns you points. * After you place your stacks, your opponent takes their turn. * Plan moves in advance to set up merges, block your opponent, and keep the board clear. How do you become a Color Sort master? In this turn-based battle, every move shapes the board for both you and your opponent. Place stacks to trigger merges and score points, but also block your rival's opportunities. Keep enough open space for your next turn while limiting theirs. The key is to balance short-term gains with long-term control, setting up moves that help you score big and stay one step ahead. Outsmart opponents while you relax and recharge. Start winning in Color Sort today!
Ducks in a Row
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One duck per row. One per column. One per coloured pond. And no two ducks may ever touch - not even diagonally. Simple rules, one logical solution, and a puzzle you can learn in ten seconds but chase for months. Ducks in a Row is a logic puzzle in the beloved Queens / Star-Battle family, with a warm, colourful twist. If you love Sudoku, Queens, nonograms or a good daily brain teaser, this is your next obsession. DEDUCTION, NOT LUCK Every board has exactly one solution, reachable by pure logic - never guesswork. Place your ducks, mark the squares you have ruled out, and work your way to a satisfying finish. A THOUSAND LEVELS, AND THEN SOME - 1,000 handcrafted-feel levels across themed chapters - Five board sizes, from a gentle 6x6 to a fiendish 10x10 - Three difficulty tiers - Easy, Medium and Hard - A brand-new Daily Challenge every single day, with streaks - Endless Free Play whenever you want a quick solve COMPETE AND COLLECT - Weekly Cup - a fresh tournament board every week, with a global leaderboard - Earn stars for clean, hint-free solves - Unlock achievements as you master the game - Collect 20 beautifully illustrated duck skins, from Mallard to Nebula PLAY YOUR WAY - Helpful hints when you are stuck, or go hint-free for the real challenge - Undo, clear and share your results - Calm, distraction-free design - Play offline, anywhere Whether you have thirty seconds in a queue or an hour to unwind, Ducks in a Row gives your brain a proper workout - one duck at a time. Download now and get your ducks in a row!
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Verdict
Color Sort and Ducks in a Row are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Color Sort sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ducks in a Row sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Color Sort | Ducks in a Row |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 223 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Easybrain Ltd | Andrew Charleton |
In-app purchases
Color Sort
- Color Sort No Ads$14.99
Ducks in a Row
- Titanium Duck Skin$0.99
- Pharaoh Duck Skin$0.99
- Samurai Duck Skin$0.99
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- Pirate Duck Skin$0.99
- Rainbow Duck Skin$0.99
- Steampunk Duck Skin$0.99
- Shadow Duck Skin$0.99
- Astronaut Duck Skin$0.99
- Nebula Duck Skin$0.99
- Golden Duck Skin$0.99
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