# Shop Sorting vs Shelf Rush

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shelf Rush at every 4 days against Shop Sorting's fortnightly. Shelf Rush also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 71%). Shop Sorting's advantage is ratings volume (4.9K vs 1.4K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shop Sorting sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shelf Rush sells 29 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Shop Sorting against 4.8 for Shelf Rush. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.9K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Shop Sorting's written reviews are positive against 88% of Shelf Rush's.

Shop Sorting ships an update fortnightly, Shelf Rush every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shop Sorting | Shelf Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shop-sorting-goods-puzzle/id6754875354/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelf-rush-sort-3d/id6762346879/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | **88.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 274 MB | 432 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yoogalab SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727344657) | [Playful Bytes Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771254568) |

## What reviewers say

### Shop Sorting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shop-sorting-goods-puzzle/id6754875354)

Engage in a relaxing matching adventure where you sort and organize various goods, from fruits to animals, onto shelves. This game combines triple-match mechanics with strategic sorting to clear levels and become a shopper master. Enjoy hundreds of beautifully drawn items and unique monthly events without time pressure.

**Highlights:** Triple-match gameplay, Strategic goods sorting, Hundreds of unique items, Engaging and varied levels, Monthly in-game events, Stress-free, no time limit gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $6.99 | one-time |


### Shelf Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelf-rush-sort-3d/id6762346879)

Engage your mind with a vibrant 3D puzzle experience. Sort colorful products on busy shelves, match three identical items, and clear space to progress. Enjoy a relaxing yet challenging sorting adventure with fun companions and varied shelf setups.

**Highlights:** Lively shelf sorting, Triple-match puzzle action, Three quirky companions, Offline mode supported, Boosters for difficult moments, Many shelf challenges, Simple to learn, smart to solve

**In-app purchases (29)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fortune Quest | $0.99 | one-time |
| coin2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Only Once! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Quest 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pick One | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cashier Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Bundle1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| LivesPack1-1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| PropPack1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| coin3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| RemoveAD2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Great Offer! | $4.99 | one-time |
| RemoveAD5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Bundle2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle Proppack1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| RevivePack1-1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| LivesPack1-2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Expert Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mart Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| RevivePack1-3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| RevivePack2-1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| LivesPack1-3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| LivesPack2-1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| RevivePack2-2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| LivesPack2-2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| RevivePack2-3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| LivesPack2-3 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shop Sorting free?

Shop Sorting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shelf Rush free?

Shelf Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shop Sorting or Shelf Rush?

Shelf Rush is rated higher. Shop Sorting averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Shelf Rush averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Shop Sorting or Shelf Rush have ads?

Both Shop Sorting and Shelf Rush show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shop Sorting or Shelf Rush?

Shop Sorting ships an update fortnightly, and Shelf Rush every 4 days. Most recently, Shop Sorting was updated on October 25, 2026 and Shelf Rush on October 25, 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.*