# Sort Factory! vs Sorting Stacks

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sorting Stacks at none against Sort Factory!'s 10. Sort Factory!'s advantage is ratings volume (784 vs 49) and review sentiment (14% vs 0%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sort Factory! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Sorting Stacks asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sort Factory! against 4.7 for Sorting Stacks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sort Factory! has 784 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 14% of Sort Factory!'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Sorting Stacks's.

Sort Factory! ships an update weekly, Sorting Stacks fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sort Factory! | Sorting Stacks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (784 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-factory/id6751274035/reviews)** | [4.7 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorting-stacks/id6751955027/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **784** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | **13.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 282 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [Ela Game](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536955498) |

## What reviewers say

### Sort Factory!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-factory/id6751274035)

Engage in a satisfying sorting puzzle game where you must correctly arrange items on a factory conveyor system. Solve increasingly complex levels by thinking ahead and mastering the flow of objects. This casual yet strategic game is perfect for those who enjoy logic and order.

**Highlights:** Satisfying sorting puzzle gameplay, Dozens of handcrafted puzzle levels, Gradually increasing difficulty, Factory-themed mechanics, Casual design with strategic depth, Logic and order-based challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Sorting Stacks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorting-stacks/id6751955027)

A fast-paced color-matching puzzle game where players launch colored characters to smash matching blocks. Strategize your launches to clear the grid before the timer runs out and avoid filling the board.

**Highlights:** Color-coded character launching, Matching block-smashing, Timed gameplay, Strategy-based challenges, Fast-paced action

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sort Factory! free?

Sort Factory! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sorting Stacks free?

Sorting Stacks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sort Factory! or Sorting Stacks?

Sort Factory! is rated higher. Sort Factory! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 784 ratings, while Sorting Stacks averages 4.7 from 49 ratings.

### Do Sort Factory! or Sorting Stacks have ads?

Both Sort Factory! and Sorting Stacks show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sort Factory! or Sorting Stacks?

Sort Factory! ships an update weekly, and Sorting Stacks fortnightly. Most recently, Sort Factory! was updated on September 17, 2026 and Sorting Stacks on August 17, 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.*