# Icon Associations vs Icon Sort

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Icon Sort at 50% against Icon Associations's 0%. Icon Sort also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Icon Associations sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Icon Sort sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Icon Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Icon Sort has 1.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Icon Associations's written reviews are positive against 50% of Icon Sort's.

Icon Associations ships an update monthly, Icon Sort weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Icon Associations | Icon Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-associations/id6756350211/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-sort/id6761166032/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 428 MB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lahana Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801202718) | [Talefun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440135076) |

## What reviewers say

### Icon Associations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-associations/id6756350211)

This visual puzzle game challenges you to find hidden connections and group icons based on categories, meanings, or logic. It offers hundreds of handcrafted levels designed to sharpen your observation and reasoning skills.

**Highlights:** Visual connections puzzles, Hundreds of handcrafted levels, Logic and pattern recognition, Brain training gameplay, Relaxing and immersive experience, Icon grouping challenges

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coin | $8.99 | one-time |
| Giant Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Jumbo Bundle | $15.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coin | $39.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $59.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coin | $69.99 | one-time |


### Icon Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-sort/id6761166032)

Engage your pattern recognition and logic skills in this vibrant puzzle game. Rearrange assorted icons into matching groups to create harmony on the board. Hundreds of levels offer a relaxing yet challenging experience with clean visuals and a calming soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Pattern recognition challenges, Logic skill development, Hundreds of handcrafted levels, Clean, minimalist visuals, Calming soundtrack, Unlockable themes

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Icon Associations free?

Icon Associations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Icon Sort free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Icon Associations or Icon Sort?

Icon Sort is rated higher. Icon Associations averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Icon Sort averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Icon Associations or Icon Sort have ads?

Both Icon Associations and Icon Sort show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Icon Associations or Icon Sort?

Icon Associations ships an update monthly, and Icon Sort weekly. Most recently, Icon Associations was updated on September 18, 2026 and Icon Sort on September 22, 2026.

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