# Word MindSort vs Shorthanded Gregg

Word MindSort and Shorthanded Gregg both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Shorthanded Gregg's written reviews are positive against 23% of Word MindSort's. Shorthanded Gregg also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). Word MindSort's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (8.5K vs 10). On rating, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Word MindSort is free to download; Shorthanded Gregg costs $2.99 up front. Word MindSort sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Shorthanded Gregg asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Word MindSort against 4.7 for Shorthanded Gregg. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word MindSort has 8.5K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of Word MindSort's written reviews are positive against 86% of Shorthanded Gregg's.

Word MindSort ships an update weekly, Shorthanded Gregg every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Word MindSort | Shorthanded Gregg |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-mindsort-solitaire/id6754582928/reviews) | **[4.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shorthanded-gregg/id6755334673/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.5K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 23.2% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #129 | **#51** |
| Size | 165 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Teewee Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573755136) | [David Clark](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853262673) |

## What reviewers say

### Word MindSort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-mindsort-solitaire/id6754582928)

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

This app blends classic solitaire card mechanics with engaging word puzzles. Match words by meaning, sort them into categories, and test your vocabulary and logic in a relaxing yet challenging experience.

**Highlights:** Word puzzles mixed with solitaire logic, Match words by meaning, Sort words into categories, Unique Joker mechanics, No time limits, Handcrafted levels

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nova Value Items | $1.99 | one-time |
| Start Value Items | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Value Items | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Classic Value Items | $14.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Value Items | $19.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Value Items | $29.99 | one-time |
| Superior Value Items | $54.99 | one-time |
| Master Value Items | $99.99 | one-time |


### Shorthanded Gregg

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shorthanded-gregg/id6755334673)

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

Learn the Gregg shorthand system with interactive lessons and practice modes. Engage in story-driven challenges, matching exercises, and word construction to build your skills.

**Highlights:** Interactive lessons, Story-driven challenges, Matching exercises, Word construction, Word destruction

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Word MindSort free?

Word MindSort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shorthanded Gregg free?

Shorthanded Gregg costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Word MindSort or Shorthanded Gregg?

Shorthanded Gregg is rated higher. Word MindSort averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while Shorthanded Gregg averages 4.7 from 10 ratings.

### Do Word MindSort or Shorthanded Gregg have ads?

Word MindSort shows ads; Shorthanded Gregg does not.

### Which is updated more often, Word MindSort or Shorthanded Gregg?

Word MindSort ships an update weekly, and Shorthanded Gregg every 3 weeks. Most recently, Word MindSort was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shorthanded Gregg on October 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Word MindSort or Shorthanded Gregg?

Word MindSort currently peaks at #129 in the App Store charts, and Shorthanded Gregg at #51. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*