# Word MindSort vs Category Sort

The clearest difference is rating: Category Sort at 4.8 against Word MindSort's 4.6. Category Sort also leads on review sentiment (32% vs 23%). Word MindSort's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Word MindSort sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Category Sort sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Category Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.4K and 12K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Word MindSort's written reviews are positive against 32% of Category Sort's.

Word MindSort ships an update weekly, Category Sort fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Word MindSort | Category Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-mindsort-solitaire/id6754582928/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/category-sort/id6758512068/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8.4K | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | **32.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #99 | **#79** |
| Size | 165 MB | 985 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Teewee Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573755136) | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) |

## What reviewers say

### Word MindSort

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

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Grossing · Word, #194 Top Free · 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 |


### Category Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/category-sort/id6758512068)

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Free · Card (US App Store)

A relaxing emoji puzzle game where you sort memojis into their correct categories. Progress through increasingly challenging levels that test your logic and decision-making skills with colorful visuals and smooth gameplay.

**Highlights:** Match memojis by category, Intuitive sorting mechanics, Increasing puzzle difficulty, Colorful visuals, Relaxing yet challenging gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Revive Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass VIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Word MindSort free?

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

### Is Category Sort free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Word MindSort or Category Sort?

Category Sort is rated higher. Word MindSort averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while Category Sort averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do Word MindSort or Category Sort have ads?

Both Word MindSort and Category Sort show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Word MindSort or Category Sort?

Word MindSort ships an update weekly, and Category Sort fortnightly. Most recently, Word MindSort was updated on October 1, 2026 and Category Sort on October 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Word MindSort or Category Sort?

Word MindSort currently peaks at #99 in the App Store charts, and Category Sort at #79. 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.*