Comparison

Search It vs Category Sort

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

Head to head
About

Search It

Engage your observation skills in a calming hidden object game. Explore detailed scenes, find cleverly concealed items, and enjoy a stress-free experience designed for all ages.

Highlights
  • Classic hidden object gameplay
  • Beautifully detailed scenes
  • Relaxing and stress-free
  • Suitable for all ages
  • Play anytime, anywhere
Features
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Search It – Hidden Objects is a relaxing hidden object game that challenges your observation skills. Explore beautifully designed scenes, carefully search for hidden items, and enjoy a calm yet engaging gameplay experience. Each level presents a unique environment filled with cleverly hidden objects. Take your time, focus your attention, and find every item without pressure. The game is designed to be enjoyable for all ages, offering a perfect balance of challenge and relaxation. Features: Classic hidden object gameplay Beautiful and detailed scenes Relaxing and stress-free experience Suitable for all ages Play anytime, anywhere If you enjoy searching, discovering, and unwinding, Search It – Hidden Objects is the perfect game for you. Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Category Sort

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
Currently charting
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Category Sort is a fun and relaxing Solitaire-style emoji puzzle game where you match memojis based on their categories. Carefully observe each memoji and place it in the correct group to create perfect matches. As you progress, levels become more challenging with new categories, limited space, and tricky arrangements that test your logic and decision-making skills. The gameplay is simple to learn but offers increasing depth, making it enjoyable for both casual players and puzzle lovers. With colorful memojis, smooth interactions, and satisfying matches, Category Sort delivers a rewarding and brain-teasing experience. Features: Match memojis according to their categories Easy-to-learn, intuitive sorting mechanics Increasing difficulty with smarter puzzles Colorful visuals and smooth gameplay Relaxing yet challenging puzzle experience Sort smart, match right, and clear every level!

Screenshots

Search It4 screens
Category Sort4 screens

Verdict

The call

Search It and Category Sort both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of Search It's written reviews are positive against 32% of Category Sort's. Search It also leads on chart position (#10 vs #90) and ratings volume (54K vs 12K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Search It sells 15 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Search It against 4.8 for Category Sort. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54K and 12K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Search It's written reviews are positive against 32% of Category Sort's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Search It ships an update every 9 days, Category Sort fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Search It versus Category Sort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSearch ItCategory Sort
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (54K ratings) — better4.8 (12K ratings)
Positive reviews64.9% of reviews — better32.1% of reviews
Number of ratings54K — better12K
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#10 — better#90
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size375 MB985 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLEAP BILISIM TEKNOLOJILERI VE YAZILIM TICARET ANONIM SIRKETILion Studios Plus

Customer experience

Search It

All ratings54,032 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.3%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews1,187 reviews
Positive64.9%
Neutral11.2%
Negative23.9%

Category Sort

All ratings11,839 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews262 reviews
Positive32.1%
Neutral22.5%
Negative45.4%

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Search It

One-time15
  • Mini Coin Pack$0.99
  • Mini Magnifier Pack$0.99
  • Mushroom Pass$1.99
Show 12 more
  • Small Coin Pack$3.99
  • Small Magnifier Pack$3.99
  • Beginner Bundle$4.99
  • Medium Coin Pack$6.99
  • Medium Magnifier Pack$6.99
  • No Ads$8.99
  • Master Bundle$9.99
  • Large Coin Pack$12.99
  • Large Magnifier Pack$12.99
  • Mega Bundle$19.99
  • Super Magnifier Pack$29.99
  • Extreme Coin Pack$54.99
11 purchases

Category Sort

One-time11
  • Pack 1$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$2.99
  • Revive Bundle$4.99
Show 8 more
  • Pack 2$7.99
  • No Ads$9.99
  • Small Pack$9.99
  • No Ads Bundle$9.99
  • Battle Pass VIP$9.99
  • Pack 3$14.99
  • Medium Pack$19.99
  • Large Pack$29.99

Questions

Is Search It free?
Search It 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, Search It or Category Sort?
Search It is rated higher. Search It averages 4.9 out of 5 from 54K ratings, while Category Sort averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.
Do Search It or Category Sort have ads?
Both Search It and Category Sort show ads.
Which is updated more often, Search It or Category Sort?
Search It ships an update every 9 days, and Category Sort fortnightly. Most recently, Search It was updated on October 3, 2026 and Category Sort on October 2, 2026.
Which is more popular, Search It or Category Sort?
Search It currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and Category Sort at #90. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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