Comparison

Pencil Sort 3D vs Startup Match

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

Head to head
About

Pencil Sort 3D

Features
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Pencil Sort 3D: Color Match brings the addictive sorting and stacking you love – but with a creative twist sort like coins but pencil pieces! Sort colorful pencils, merge matching colors, and complete stunning paintings in this satisfying 3D puzzle game! Pick up pencils, match them by color, and watch them merge together. Each sorted pencil adds beautiful brushstrokes to the artwork above. Simple controls, relaxing gameplay, endless fun. Features: Intuitive tap-to-sort mechanics Satisfying merge animations Hundreds of brain-teasing levels Beautiful paintings to complete Play offline anytime Whether you're a fan of coin sort, ball sort, water sort, nut and bolt sort, or any stacking puzzle games, Pencil Sort 3D delivers the sorting satisfaction you love PLUS the joy of creating art! Download and start creating in Pencil Sort 3D: Color Match game!

About

Startup Match

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Startup Match is a fresh, modern puzzle game that blends classic match-style gameplay with the energy and ambition of building a startup. It’s designed to be instantly approachable, satisfying from the very first level, and easy to enjoy in short sessions or longer play streaks. At its core, Startup Match is about smart moves and clear objectives. Each level presents a focused challenge that rewards planning, pattern recognition, and efficient play. The experience is clean and intentional—no unnecessary noise, no cluttered mechanics—just meaningful decisions and a steady sense of progress. The game emphasizes momentum. Every action feels connected to moving forward, mirroring the rhythm of growing a startup step by step. Visuals are clear and readable, goals are easy to understand, and the overall flow is built to feel rewarding rather than overwhelming. Startup Match is made for players who enjoy elegant puzzle design, modern mobile aesthetics, and a game that respects their time while still offering depth and replay value.

Screenshots

Pencil Sort 3D4 screens
Startup Match4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pencil Sort 3D at none against Startup Match's 5. Pencil Sort 3D also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Startup Match sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Pencil Sort 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pencil Sort 3D ships an update every 4 days, Startup Match every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Pencil Sort 3D versus Startup Match: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPencil Sort 3DStartup Match
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB300 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGamesTownPanda Systems SRL

In-app purchases

None

Pencil Sort 3D

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Startup Match

One-time5
  • Extra resources first pack$0.99
  • Extra resources second pack$1.99
  • Extra resources third pack$3.99
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  • Extra resources fourth pack$4.99
  • Extra resources fifth pack$6.99

Questions

Is Pencil Sort 3D free?
Pencil Sort 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Startup Match free?
Startup Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pencil Sort 3D or Startup Match have ads?
Both Pencil Sort 3D and Startup Match show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pencil Sort 3D or Startup Match?
Pencil Sort 3D ships an update every 4 days, and Startup Match every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pencil Sort 3D was updated on October 3, 2026 and Startup Match on October 5, 2026.

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