Comparison

Category Sort vs Deck Sort

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

Head to head
About

Category Sort

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
Currently charting
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Category Sort is a fun and relaxing Solitaire-style emoji puzzle game where you match memojis based on their categories. Carefully observe each memoji and place it in the correct group to create perfect matches. As you progress, levels become more challenging with new categories, limited space, and tricky arrangements that test your logic and decision-making skills. The gameplay is simple to learn but offers increasing depth, making it enjoyable for both casual players and puzzle lovers. With colorful memojis, smooth interactions, and satisfying matches, Category Sort delivers a rewarding and brain-teasing experience. Features: Match memojis according to their categories Easy-to-learn, intuitive sorting mechanics Increasing difficulty with smarter puzzles Colorful visuals and smooth gameplay Relaxing yet challenging puzzle experience Sort smart, match right, and clear every level!

About

Deck Sort

Engage in a visually appealing puzzle game that challenges your organizational skills. Identify images and sort them into correct categories to clear the board and unlock new levels. It's a relaxing yet stimulating experience designed for all ages.

Highlights
  • Image identification and categorization
  • Satisfying card elimination mechanics
  • Progressive difficulty with new challenges
  • Visually stunning graphics
  • Relaxing and de-stressing gameplay
  • Intuitive controls for all ages
Features
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Unleash Your Inner Sort! Dive into a world of satisfying sorting and brain-teasing puzzles! This accessible and intuitive experience invites you to observe intricate details, carefully consider classifications, and methodically categorize a variety of delightful images. The objective? To precisely identify each image and place it into its correct category. Successfully complete a set, and watch the cards vanish in a satisfying cascade! Clear all the cards from the board to advance and unlock exciting new challenges. Features: Effortless Experience: Enjoy something designed for players of all ages. No complicated controls here – just pure, intuitive categorization. Boost Your Brainpower: Exercise your logical reasoning and sharpen your decision-making skills with every sort. Progressive Difficulty: As you advance, prepare for increasingly complex challenges, including fresh obstacles and dynamic layouts that will keep you engaged and entertained. Visually Stunning: Immerse yourself in a vibrant world filled with beautifully designed images and seamless touch controls. Relaxing and Rewarding: Experience the therapeutic joy of matching and eliminating sets, offering a perfect way to unwind and de-stress while stimulating your mind. Embark on a serene yet stimulating sorting adventure today! Discover the unique satisfaction of bringing order to chaos, one card at a time.

Screenshots

Category Sort4 screens
Deck Sort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Deck Sort at 4.9 against Category Sort's 4.7. Deck Sort also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 32%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Category Sort's advantage is chart position (#63 vs unranked) and ratings volume (10K vs 1.3K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Sort sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Deck Sort sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Deck Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Category Sort has 10K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Category Sort's written reviews are positive against 44% of Deck Sort's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Category Sort versus Deck Sort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCategory SortDeck Sort
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (10K ratings)4.9 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.9% of reviews44.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10K — better1.3K
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#63 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size809 MB448 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLion Studios PlusGloryway Puzzle

Customer experience

Category Sort

All ratings10,305 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews254 reviews
Positive31.9%
Neutral22.4%
Negative45.7%

Deck Sort

All ratings1,301 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.2%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral14.8%
Negative40.7%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Category Sort

One-time11
  • Pack 1$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$2.99
  • Revive Bundle$4.99
Show 8 more
  • Pack 2$7.99
  • No Ads$9.99
  • Small Pack$9.99
  • No Ads Bundle$9.99
  • Battle Pass VIP$9.99
  • Pack 3$14.99
  • Medium Pack$19.99
  • Large Pack$29.99
7 purchases

Deck Sort

One-time7
  • Gold Coin Gift Pack 1$1.99
  • Gold Coin Gift Pack 2$2.99
  • Remove Ads Only$5.99
Show 4 more
  • Gold Coin Gift Pack 3$5.99
  • Gold Coin Gift Pack 4$9.99
  • Ad Free Pack$9.99
  • Gold Coin Gift Pack 5$16.99

Questions

Is Category Sort free?
Category Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deck Sort free?
Deck Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Category Sort or Deck Sort?
Deck Sort is rated higher. Category Sort averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Deck Sort averages 4.9 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Category Sort or Deck Sort have ads?
Both Category Sort and Deck Sort show ads.
Which is updated more often, Category Sort or Deck Sort?
Category Sort ships an update fortnightly, and Deck Sort fortnightly. Most recently, Category Sort was updated on September 25, 2026 and Deck Sort on September 25, 2026.

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