Comparison

Nitro Ball vs Category Jam

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

Head to head
About

Nitro Ball

Features
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Nitro Ball is an easy-to-play casual launcher game where your goal is simple: pull the launcher, set the direction, and release to send your ball flying as far as it can go. Use boost pads, slopes, and the terrain to maintain speed, overcome obstacles, and reach the finish to unlock new levels. Simple controls with satisfying depth: - Pull to build power, aim to set your angle, release to launch - Choose the best trajectory to maximize distance and speed - Time your boosts and landings to keep momentum Upgrade to go farther: - Upgrade the launcher for stronger, more stable launches - Upgrade your ball and equipment for better durability and rolling control - Unlock improvements that help you meet each level’s finish goal Highlights: - Quick sessions with intuitive controls - Multiple levels with clear goals: reach checkpoints, hit the finish, push your best distance - Progression upgrades that feel rewarding - Bright 3D visuals and a clean, readable track layout Launch smart, upgrade often, and see how far you can go in Nitro Ball

About

Category Jam

Engage in a satisfying puzzle game by organizing tiles into their correct categories. Tap, sort, and clear the board to progress through hundreds of challenging levels. Enjoy a relaxing brain teaser with beautiful artwork and rewarding progression.

Highlights
  • Satisfying tile sorting gameplay
  • Hundreds of challenging levels
  • Easy tap controls
  • Beautiful themed tile collections
  • Relaxing brain teaser experience
  • Progressive difficulty
Features
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Category Jam: Tile Sort is a fun and satisfying puzzle game where you organize tiles into the right categories. Sort matching items, clear the board, and enjoy a relaxing puzzle jam filled with clever sorting challenges. Tap, sort, and collect tiles into the correct category trays. Every move matters as you reveal new tiles, organize items efficiently, complete each level, and master increasingly challenging puzzles. Easy to learn yet rewarding to master, Category Jam: Tile Sort offers a fresh experience for players who love relaxing brain teasers. How to Play - Tap tiles to move them into the category trays - Group matching items into the correct category - Clear completed categories to make room for new tiles - Plan each move carefully to avoid running out of space - Sort all tiles to complete the level Game Features - Relaxing puzzle jam gameplay with satisfying tile sorting - Hundreds of challenging levels to explore - Easy controls with rewarding puzzle progression - Beautiful themed tile collections and colorful artwork - Perfect for fans of sort games - A fresh experience inspired by matching puzzle games - Fun and relaxing gameplay for players who enjoy sorting things puzzle games - Increasingly challenging levels that test your logic and observation skills Train your brain, organize every category, sort every tile, and enjoy a relaxing puzzle adventure anytime, anywhere. Discover the satisfaction of smart organization, complete every challenge, and experience a fresh take on puzzle jam gameplay.

Screenshots

Nitro Ball4 screens
Category Jam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nitro Ball at none against Category Jam's 10. Nitro Ball also leads on 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. Category Jam sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Nitro Ball asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Nitro Ball versus Category Jam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNitro BallCategory Jam
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB191 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhan Van VuPIXEL KING PTE. LTD.

In-app purchases

None

Nitro Ball

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Category Jam

One-time10
  • Revive Bundle$4.99
  • Slot Pack$5.99
  • Magnet Pack$5.99
Show 7 more
  • Shuffle Pack$5.99
  • Holder Pack$5.99
  • Coin pack 2$7.99
  • Coin pack 3$14.99
  • Coin pack 4$29.99
  • Coin pack 5$54.99
  • Coin pack 6$99.99

Questions

Is Nitro Ball free?
Nitro Ball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Category Jam free?
Category Jam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nitro Ball or Category Jam have ads?
Both Nitro Ball and Category Jam show ads.

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