# Yarn Sort 3D vs Sand Sorting Challenge

The clearest difference is rating: Yarn Sort 3D at 4.8 against Sand Sorting Challenge's 2.1. Yarn Sort 3D also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 12%) and ratings volume (5.8K vs 172). Sand Sorting Challenge's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#181 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yarn Sort 3D sells 25 one-off in-app purchases and Sand Sorting Challenge sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Yarn Sort 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yarn Sort 3D has 5.8K ratings behind it against 172, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Yarn Sort 3D's written reviews are positive against 12% of Sand Sorting Challenge's.

Yarn Sort 3D ships an update weekly, Sand Sorting Challenge every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yarn Sort 3D | Sand Sorting Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-sort-3d-jam-puzzle/id6749536484/reviews)** | [2.1 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-sorting-challenge/id6752254727/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 172 |
| Positive reviews | **33.8% of reviews** | 11.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#181** |
| Size | 930 MB | 254 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CTC Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786328123) | [Brave HK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833825255) |

## What reviewers say

### Yarn Sort 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-sort-3d-jam-puzzle/id6749536484)

Engage your mind with a challenging 3D yarn sorting puzzle. Strategically untangle and match colored threads to their correct boxes, progressing through increasingly complex levels. Experience satisfying deconstruction and intuitive controls in this brain-teasing game.

**Highlights:** Mind-bending sort puzzle mechanics, Increasingly complex levels, Satisfying deconstruction gameplay, Intuitive drag and rotate controls, 3D deconstruction dynamics, Progressive difficulty

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

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| vlt_7 | $0.49 | one-time |
| addholepack1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| addcleanpack1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| addmagnetpack1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| vlt4 | $1.49 | one-time |
| specialoffer | $1.99 | one-time |
| addcleanpack2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| addmagnetpack2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| coin1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| starterpack | $2.49 | one-time |
| coinshowerpack1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| losepack | $3.99 | one-time |
| piggybank | $3.99 | one-time |
| addmagnetpack3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| addcleanpack3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| monthlypack | $4.99 | one-time |
| coinshowerpack2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| coin2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| noadsnormal | $7.99 | one-time |
| greatbundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| noadspack | $9.99 | one-time |
| battlepass | $9.99 | one-time |
| coinshowerpack3 | $11.99 | one-time |
| coin3 | $15.99 | one-time |
| coin4 | $31.99 | one-time |


### Sand Sorting Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-sorting-challenge/id6752254727)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

A relaxing color sorting puzzle game where you tap and pour vibrant sand into bottles. Test your focus and strategy to fill each bottle with the correct color and unlock new designs. Enjoy therapeutic sounds and hundreds of levels.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D sand pouring, Practical sorting tools and power-ups, Unlockable bottle sets, Relaxing music and sounds, Hundreds of levels, Easy-to-learn gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Package | $1.19 | one-time |
| Small Coin | $2.39 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Apprentice | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin | $9.95 | one-time |
| Magician Package | $11.95 | one-time |
| Large Coin | $19.95 | one-time |
| Scorerer Package | $23.95 | one-time |
| Huge Coin | $39.95 | one-time |
| Mage Package | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yarn Sort 3D free?

Yarn Sort 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sand Sorting Challenge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Yarn Sort 3D or Sand Sorting Challenge?

Yarn Sort 3D is rated higher. Yarn Sort 3D averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Sand Sorting Challenge averages 2.1 from 172 ratings.

### Do Yarn Sort 3D or Sand Sorting Challenge have ads?

Yarn Sort 3D shows ads; Sand Sorting Challenge does not.

### Which is updated more often, Yarn Sort 3D or Sand Sorting Challenge?

Yarn Sort 3D ships an update weekly, and Sand Sorting Challenge every 3 weeks. Most recently, Yarn Sort 3D was updated on September 26, 2026 and Sand Sorting Challenge on September 26, 2026.

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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.*