# Category Sort vs Picture Blast Solitaire

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Picture Blast Solitaire at none against Category Sort's 11. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Category Sort sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Picture Blast Solitaire asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Category Sort against 4.7 for Picture Blast Solitaire. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 16K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Category Sort's written reviews are positive against 38% of Picture Blast Solitaire's.

Category Sort ships an update every 2 weeks, Picture Blast Solitaire every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Category Sort | Picture Blast Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/category-sort/id6758512068/reviews)** | [4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-blast-solitaire/id6758704957/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13K | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | **38.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | #132 | **#69** |
| Size | 1019 MB | 339 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) | [Joyteractive Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709316809) |

## What reviewers say

### Category Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/category-sort/id6758512068)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Free · Card (US App Store)

A relaxing emoji puzzle game where you sort memojis into their correct categories. Progress through increasingly challenging levels that test your logic and decision-making skills with colorful visuals and smooth gameplay.

**Highlights:** Match memojis by category, Intuitive sorting mechanics, Increasing puzzle difficulty, Colorful visuals, Relaxing yet challenging gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Revive Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass VIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $29.99 | one-time |


### Picture Blast Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-blast-solitaire/id6758704957)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Free · Puzzle, #138 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

A unique puzzle adventure blending classic solitaire with art creation. Swap picture pieces to complete stunning artwork and reveal hidden cards. Enjoy hundreds of handcrafted levels with relaxing gameplay and clever mechanics.

**Highlights:** Solitaire with picture puzzles, Complete artwork instead of matching cards, Hundreds of handcrafted levels, Gorgeous artwork, Relaxing and satisfying gameplay, Clever mechanics, Helpful boosters

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Category Sort free?

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

### Is Picture Blast Solitaire free?

Picture Blast Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Category Sort or Picture Blast Solitaire?

Category Sort is rated higher. Category Sort averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Picture Blast Solitaire averages 4.7 from 16K ratings.

### Do Category Sort or Picture Blast Solitaire have ads?

Both Category Sort and Picture Blast Solitaire show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Category Sort or Picture Blast Solitaire?

Category Sort ships an update every 2 weeks, and Picture Blast Solitaire every 11 days. Most recently, Category Sort was updated on October 30, 2026 and Picture Blast Solitaire on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Category Sort or Picture Blast Solitaire?

Category Sort currently peaks at #132 in the App Store charts, and Picture Blast Solitaire at #69. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*