Comparison

ClueCloud vs Sorting History

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

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About

ClueCloud

Features
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Welcome to Clue Cloud - The Word Game Where Sky is the Limit! Looking for a pure, distraction-free gaming experience? Discover Clue Cloud, a refreshing Hangman-style word game designed to challenge your brain, not your patience. DESIGNED BY AN 8-YEAR-OLD KID, FOR EVERYONE Simple, intuitive, and distraction-free. No nonsense. 100% AD-FREE ZONE Hate interruptions? So do we! Clue Cloud is completely free of ads. No pop-ups, no banners, no waiting. Just you and the puzzles. PLAY ANYWHERE, ANYTIME No internet? No problem! Clue Cloud works perfectly offline. Whether you're on a plane, in a car, or deep in a blanket fort, the fun goes wherever you go. PRIVATE AND SAFE No signups required. We don't collect your data, ask for your email, or track you. Just open the app and start playing instantly. GAME FEATURES: - Time Attack Mode: Race against the clock in 1, 5, 10, or 15-minute challenges! - Smart Hints: Stuck? Use earned coins to reveal letters. - High Scores: Beat your personal best in every mode. - Beautiful Neon Design: A stunning dark mode interface that's easy on the eyes. Join the fun and support a young developer's dream. Download Clue Cloud today!

About

Sorting History

Test your knowledge of historical events by placing them on a growing timeline. Features over 1,200 events across 12 categories, with a new daily challenge. Offers various game modes and learning options for an engaging educational experience.

Highlights
  • Place historical events on a timeline
  • Over 1,200 events in 12 categories
  • Daily Challenge mode
  • Learning Mode with spaced repetition
  • Multiple game modes (Friendly, Competitive, Expert)
  • Offline play
  • Pass & Play and Network Play for multiplayer
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Place historical events on a growing timeline. Get it right and the timeline grows. 19 categories, 2,000+ events, and a new Daily Challenge every day. Not multiple choice — you sort history. I built this game for my wife. We loved playing Chronology for many years, but the content never changed. So I made the game she asked for — a trivia game that never gets old. HOW IT WORKS Each round, you get a historical event. Place it where you think it belongs on the timeline. Get it right and the timeline grows. Get it wrong and you learn something new. A NEW CHALLENGE EVERY DAY 5 events, surprise category, under 2 minutes. Everyone gets the same Daily Challenge. Share your results and see who sorted history best. Daily streak with celebrations at 7, 14, 30, 100, and 365 days, and streak freezes for when life gets in the way. GO DEEP 19 categories — US History, World Wars, Ancient Civilizations, Medieval History, Scientific Discoveries, Music & Entertainment, Sports History, European History, TV History, Film History, Women's History, Food & Drink, Space Exploration, and German, Portuguese, Dutch, Japanese, French, and South American History. 100+ researched events in every category. Players vote on which category comes next — you get a say. LEARN, DON'T JUST PLAY Turn on Learning Mode and events you miss keep coming back until you master them. Spaced repetition that actually works. Perfect for students, teachers, and anyone who wants screen time that teaches. PLAY AT YOUR PACE Friendly mode (no penalties), Competitive, or Expert. No timer. Sprint (5 rounds) to Epic (30 rounds). Works completely offline. PLAY TOGETHER Two ways to play with friends and family. PASS & PLAY On a road trip? Waiting at a restaurant? Pass the phone and take turns. 2-6 players, one device, no Wi-Fi needed. Pick your category, set your difficulty, and see who knows history best. NETWORK PLAY Board game night without the board. Two teams on their own devices over the same Wi-Fi. Choose your category and go — a game night that never runs out of content. TRACK YOUR MASTERY Scholar Path for breadth across all of history. Historian Path for deep expertise. TWO GAME MODES Sorting History — place events on a timeline. History Pinpoint — guess the exact year (Historian exclusive). Available in 7 languages: English, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, and French. Free to play with ads. EXPLORER ($1.99/mo | $9.99/yr | $29.99 lifetime) All standard categories, ad-free. 2 streak freezes per month. HISTORIAN ($2.99/mo | $14.99/yr | $44.99 lifetime) Everything in Explorer, plus Epic categories (500+ events each), History Pinpoint, and 3 streak freezes per month. Subscription Terms: Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Lifetime is a one-time purchase with no auto-renewal. Privacy Policy: https://sortinghistory.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://sortinghistory.com/terms

Screenshots

ClueCloud4 screens
Sorting History4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ClueCloud at none against Sorting History's 6. ClueCloud also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.4). On price 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. Sorting History sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ClueCloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ClueCloud versus Sorting History: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClueCloudSorting History
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—32 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB44 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperZephEmpty Cup Media

In-app purchases

None

ClueCloud

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Sorting History

Subscriptions4
  • Explorer$1.991 Month
  • Historian$2.991 Month
  • Explorer$9.991 Year
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  • Historian$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Explorer$29.99
  • Historian$44.99

Questions

Is ClueCloud free?
ClueCloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sorting History free?
Sorting History is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ClueCloud or Sorting History have ads?
Sorting History shows ads; ClueCloud does not.

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