# Cook Merge! vs Sort Master

The clearest difference is ads: Sort Master at none against Cook Merge!'s shown. Cook Merge!'s advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cook Merge! sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Sort Master sells 14 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 — 5.0 for Cook Merge! against 5.0 for Sort Master. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively.

Cook Merge! ships an update weekly, Sort Master every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cook Merge! | Sort Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cook-merge/id6758354784/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-master-asian-kitchen/id6771654734/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 349 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BONOBOS GAMES YAZILIM MEDYA VE TICARET LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773391617) | [Kite Games Oyun ve Yazilim Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878111512) |

## What reviewers say

### Cook Merge!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cook-merge/id6758354784)

Embark on a culinary adventure merging ingredients to create delicious dishes from around the world. Race against the clock to fulfill orders, unlock new recipes, and expand your restaurant with a charming panda companion. Enjoy a relaxing 3D puzzle experience with satisfying merges and global flavors.

**Highlights:** 3D merge puzzle gameplay, Global cuisine exploration, Timed order fulfillment, Chef Panda companion, Hundreds of levels, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 Hours Unlimited Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Refill Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 8 Hours Unlimited Lives | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 24 Hours Unlimited Lives | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| Starter Offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins | $34.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |


### Sort Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-master-asian-kitchen/id6771654734)

A strategic puzzle game where you help a capybara chef sort and combine Asian ingredients to create delicious dishes. Overcome challenging obstacles and satisfy VIP guest requests to progress through colorful levels.

**Highlights:** Sort ingredients to create dishes, Overcome strategic obstacles, Use boosters and special mechanics, Satisfy customer requests, Unlock colorful stages, Casual culinary journey

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MatchErase | $1.99 | one-time |
| StopTime | $1.99 | one-time |
| Action Point Free Time 10m | $1.99 | one-time |
| FalseOfferMatchErasePackage Lv1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| FalseOfferStopTimePackage Lv1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin 400 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Breaking | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Action Point Free Time 30m | $2.99 | one-time |
| FalseOfferBreakingPackage Lv1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| FalseOfferShufflePackage Lv1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| NoAds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin 900 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin 2700 | $21.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cook Merge! free?

Cook Merge! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sort Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cook Merge! or Sort Master?

Cook Merge! and Sort Master are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Cook Merge! or Sort Master have ads?

Cook Merge! shows ads; Sort Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cook Merge! or Sort Master?

Cook Merge! ships an update weekly, and Sort Master every 5 days. Most recently, Cook Merge! was updated on October 25, 2026 and Sort Master on October 24, 2026.

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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.*