Comparison

Matchy Square vs Deck Sort

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Matchy Square

A classic pairs matching game with enhanced features like pairing arrows, hints, and bonuses. Offers multiplayer and custom game modes for added challenge. Play offline without any advertisements.

Highlights
  • Pairing arrows
  • Hints and bonuses
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Custom game creation
  • Offline play
Features
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Matchy Square is an update to the classic pairs game introducing additional features including pairing arrows, hints, swaps, bonuses and peeks. Matchy Square offers a Multiplayer upgrade to play with up to four people on the same device and a Custom Game upgrade to create a game as fiendish as you can manage. Play offline, anywhere, anytime. No ads, just fun.

About

Deck Sort

Engage in a visually appealing puzzle game that challenges your organizational skills. Identify images and sort them into correct categories to clear the board and unlock new levels. It's a relaxing yet stimulating experience designed for all ages.

Highlights
  • Image identification and categorization
  • Satisfying card elimination mechanics
  • Progressive difficulty with new challenges
  • Visually stunning graphics
  • Relaxing and de-stressing gameplay
  • Intuitive controls for all ages
Features
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Unleash Your Inner Sort! Dive into a world of satisfying sorting and brain-teasing puzzles! This accessible and intuitive experience invites you to observe intricate details, carefully consider classifications, and methodically categorize a variety of delightful images. The objective? To precisely identify each image and place it into its correct category. Successfully complete a set, and watch the cards vanish in a satisfying cascade! Clear all the cards from the board to advance and unlock exciting new challenges. Features: Effortless Experience: Enjoy something designed for players of all ages. No complicated controls here – just pure, intuitive categorization. Boost Your Brainpower: Exercise your logical reasoning and sharpen your decision-making skills with every sort. Progressive Difficulty: As you advance, prepare for increasingly complex challenges, including fresh obstacles and dynamic layouts that will keep you engaged and entertained. Visually Stunning: Immerse yourself in a vibrant world filled with beautifully designed images and seamless touch controls. Relaxing and Rewarding: Experience the therapeutic joy of matching and eliminating sets, offering a perfect way to unwind and de-stress while stimulating your mind. Embark on a serene yet stimulating sorting adventure today! Discover the unique satisfaction of bringing order to chaos, one card at a time.

Screenshots

Matchy Square4 screens
Deck Sort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Matchy Square at none against Deck Sort's shown. Deck Sort's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Matchy Square sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Deck Sort sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Matchy Square against 4.9 for Deck Sort. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deck Sort has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Matchy Square ships an update every 6 weeks, Deck Sort fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Matchy Square versus Deck Sort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatchy SquareDeck Sort
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (1.5K ratings)
Positive reviews—40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB450 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHARPLY STUDIOS LIMITEDGloryway Puzzle

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Matchy Square

One-time2
  • Multiplayer$1.99
  • Custom Game$2.99
7 purchases

Deck Sort

One-time7
  • Gold Coin Gift Pack 1$1.99
  • Gold Coin Gift Pack 2$2.99
  • Remove Ads Only$5.99
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  • Gold Coin Gift Pack 3$5.99
  • Gold Coin Gift Pack 4$9.99
  • Ad Free Pack$9.99
  • Gold Coin Gift Pack 5$16.99

Questions

Is Matchy Square free?
Matchy Square is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deck Sort free?
Deck Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Matchy Square or Deck Sort?
Matchy Square is rated higher. Matchy Square averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Deck Sort averages 4.9 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Matchy Square or Deck Sort have ads?
Deck Sort shows ads; Matchy Square does not.
Which is updated more often, Matchy Square or Deck Sort?
Matchy Square ships an update every 6 weeks, and Deck Sort fortnightly. Most recently, Matchy Square was updated on October 28, 2026 and Deck Sort on October 31, 2026.

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