Comparison

Evergrove Idle vs Tumble Sort

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

Head to head
About

Evergrove Idle

This idle life simulation game lets you restore a forgotten magical farm at your own pace. Plant, harvest, and craft enchanted goods while animal familiars help automate tasks. Uncover lore and build a bond with the land in this cozy fantasy escape.

Highlights
  • Idle farming and crafting
  • Enchanted crop growth
  • Animal familiar automation
  • Mystical building expansion
  • Uncover forgotten lore
  • Soft storytelling
Features
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Evergrove Idle: Grow Magic is an idle, cozy life sim where magic flows through a forgotten farm as you grow a peaceful grove at your own pace. Designed to relax and reward gentle play, Evergrove blends enchanted farming, soft storytelling, and effortless progression into a soothing fantasy escape. As the new caretaker of a long-lost magical grove, you’ll plant shimmering seeds, harvest glowing crops, and craft enchanted goods while your grove continues to thrive—even when you’re away. Ancient magic stirs beneath the soil, and every upgrade helps you grow the land’s power and restore its beauty. With calming music and warm visuals, Evergrove is built for players who love slow, comforting experiences. At its heart, Evergrove is a life sim focused on restoration and connection. Recruit adorable animal familiars to automate tasks, boost production, and help your farm flourish. Expand mystical buildings, unlock satisfying production chains, and uncover forgotten lore hidden throughout the grove. If you enjoy the relaxing loop of a farming sim but want something softer and more story-driven, Evergrove offers a magical twist. But the grove is more than crops and crafting. As you grow its strength, you’ll discover memories tied to the land and a mysterious guardian bound to it. Through quiet story moments and gentle progression, a slow-burn bond begins to form. Fans of stardew-inspired games and tranquil land settings will feel right at home in Evergrove’s world. In the later stages, your idle systems deepen, your farm becomes beautifully automated, and the grove radiates even stronger magic. This evolving life sim continues to reward long-term play, letting you grow effortlessly while maintaining its deeply cozy atmosphere. Whether you check in briefly or linger longer, Evergrove always feels welcoming. Perfect for unwinding, Evergrove combines fantasy farming, heartfelt storytelling, and relaxing progression into one enchanting journey. Restore the farm, embrace the magic, and let your idle adventure grow into something truly special. Reawaken the magic. Reclaim the grove. Download Evergrove Idle: Grow Magic and begin your cozy journey today.

About

Tumble Sort

This ad-free puzzle game helps toddlers and kids develop fine motor skills and pattern recognition through interactive physics-based challenges. Parents appreciate the secure parental gates and adjustable difficulty settings for endless, frustration-free play.

Highlights
  • Ad-free puzzle experience
  • Shape and pattern matching
  • Interactive physics gameplay
  • Develops fine motor skills
  • Adjustable difficulty settings
  • Secure parental gates
Features
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Welcome to Tumble Sort, the premium, ad-free puzzle experience designed specifically for toddlers and kids of all ages! Tumble Sort challenges little ones to match shapes, recognize patterns, and develop fine motor skills using fun, interactive physics. WHY PARENTS LOVE TUMBLE SORT: • 100% Ad-Free: No unexpected pop-ups, videos, or interruptions. • Secure Parental Gates: All settings and purchases are strictly locked behind a parent-only math gate. • Endless Play: Toggle "Enable Lives" off so younger kids can play endlessly without the frustration of a Game Over screen. • Adjustable Difficulty: Use Low Gravity, Tap to Jump, and Emoji Labels settings to ensure kids of all ages can play. FREE TO PLAY Start sorting right away with our core shape and color puzzles, completely free! UNLOCK MORE WAYS TO PLAY Ready for more? Expand your game with our themed Premium Packs! Each pack is a simple, one-time purchase with absolutely zero subscriptions or hidden fees. Premium Pack: Animals, Vehicles, Sports, and Tools. Wilderness Pack: Ocean Life, Bugs & Insects, Safari Animals, and Woodland Animals. Playroom Pack: Toys & Games, Music & Instruments, Sweet Treats, and Art Supplies.

Screenshots

Evergrove Idle4 screens
Tumble Sort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tumble Sort at 100% against Evergrove Idle's 64%. Tumble Sort also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Evergrove Idle's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Evergrove Idle sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Tumble Sort sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tumble Sort holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evergrove Idle has 1.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Evergrove Idle's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tumble Sort's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Evergrove Idle ships an update every 9 days, Tumble Sort every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Evergrove Idle versus Tumble Sort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEvergrove IdleTumble Sort
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.3K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size353 MB52 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSeries Entertainment Inc.Woodsprocket Studios

Customer experience

Evergrove Idle

All ratings1,250 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews209 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative25.8%

Tumble Sort

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Evergrove Idle

Subscriptions1
  • Ad-Free Subscription$7.991 Month
One-time9
  • Handful of Crystals$1.99
  • Offer Bundle$4.99
  • Pouch of Cystals$4.99
Show 6 more
  • Offer Bundle$6.99
  • Wishing Tree$7.99
  • Offer Bundle$9.99
  • Satchel of Crystals$9.99
  • Chest of Crystals$19.99
  • Offer Bundle$19.99
3 purchases

Tumble Sort

One-time3
  • Tumble Sort Premium Pack 001$0.99
  • Wilderness Pack$0.99
  • Playroom Pack$0.99

Questions

Is Evergrove Idle free?
Evergrove Idle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tumble Sort free?
Tumble Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Evergrove Idle or Tumble Sort?
Tumble Sort is rated higher. Evergrove Idle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Tumble Sort averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Evergrove Idle or Tumble Sort have ads?
Evergrove Idle shows ads; Tumble Sort does not.
Which is updated more often, Evergrove Idle or Tumble Sort?
Evergrove Idle ships an update every 9 days, and Tumble Sort every 4 days. Most recently, Evergrove Idle was updated on November 9, 2026 and Tumble Sort on October 31, 2026.

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