# Search It vs Category Sort

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 31% of Category Sort's. Search It also leads on chart position (#9 vs #96) and ratings volume (56K vs 12K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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 — 56K and 12K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Search It's written reviews are positive against 31% of Category Sort's.

Search It ships an update every 8 days, Category Sort fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Search It | Category Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/search-it-hidden-objects/id6756185760/reviews)** | [4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/category-sort/id6758512068/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **56K** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | **64.6% of reviews** | 31.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | #96 |
| Size | 377 MB | 985 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [LEAP BILISIM TEKNOLOJILERI VE YAZILIM TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723451531) | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) |

## What reviewers say

### Search It

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/search-it-hidden-objects/id6756185760)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Free · Board, #44 Top Free · Puzzle, #84 Top Free · Games, #96 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Magnifier Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mushroom Pass | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Magnifier Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medium Magnifier Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $8.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Large Magnifier Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Magnifier Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Extreme Coin Pack | $54.99 | one-time |


### Category Sort

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

**Currently charting:** #96 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 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 56K 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 8 days, and Category Sort fortnightly. Most recently, Search It was updated on October 15, 2026 and Category Sort on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Search It or Category Sort?

Search It currently peaks at #9 in the App Store charts, and Category Sort at #96. 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.*