Comparison

Category Sort vs Jigsaw Drop

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

Jigsaw Drop

Engage in a relaxing puzzle game with a unique falling piece mechanic. Connect matching fragments to reveal beautiful images at your own pace, with no timers or pressure. Perfect for moments of focus and unwinding.

Highlights
  • Falling piece mechanic
  • Connect matching fragments
  • Reveal full images
  • Clear completed sections
  • No timers or pressure
  • Beautiful picture collections
Features
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Jigsaw Drop: Solitaire Puzzle — A Fresh Take on Relaxing Picture Puzzles This is a puzzle game designed for moments of focus and relaxation. Whether you’re unwinding after a long day or enjoying a quiet break, the smooth flow and satisfying interactions make it easy to settle in and keep playing. HOW TO PLAY - Move pieces to complete parts of a picture - Connect matching fragments to reveal the full image - Clear completed sections to make room for new pieces - Watch fresh tiles fall into place as the puzzle evolves - Think ahead and manage your space to keep progressing The mechanics are simple at first, but each level introduces new layouts that encourage thoughtful play and gentle strategy. GAME HIGHLIGHTS - A New Kind of Jigsaw Experience The falling system adds movement and rhythm to traditional puzzles, creating a more dynamic way to play. - Smooth and Satisfying Gameplay Every connection feels rewarding, with clean visuals and responsive controls that make each action enjoyable. - Beautiful Picture Collections Explore a wide range of scenes, from nature and everyday objects to artistic compositions, all designed to be visually pleasing. - Play at Your Own Pace No timers, no pressure—just a relaxed environment where you can enjoy solving puzzles in your own time. - Designed for Focus and Relaxation A great choice for players who enjoy quiet, thoughtful gameplay that helps clear the mind. Each level offers a fresh layout and a new way to approach the board. As pieces fall and the puzzle shifts, you’ll find yourself naturally adjusting your strategy and discovering new patterns. Whether you play for a few minutes or a longer session, the experience remains smooth, rewarding, and easy to return to. Download Jigsaw Drop: Solitaire Puzzle and enjoy a relaxing puzzle journey where every piece falls into place.

Screenshots

Category Sort4 screens
Jigsaw Drop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jigsaw Drop at none against Category Sort's 11. Jigsaw Drop also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 31%) and chart position (#16 vs #168). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Jigsaw Drop asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Category Sort against 4.7 for Jigsaw Drop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jigsaw Drop has 81K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Category Sort's written reviews are positive against 49% of Jigsaw Drop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Category Sort ships an update every 2 weeks, Jigsaw Drop every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Category Sort versus Jigsaw Drop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCategory SortJigsaw Drop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13K ratings) — better4.7 (81K ratings)
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews49.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K81K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#168#16 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1019 MB282 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperLion Studios PlusRunyou Game

Customer experience

Category Sort

All ratings12,713 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews292 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral21.9%
Negative47.3%

Jigsaw Drop

All ratings80,021 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews695 reviews
Positive49.1%
Neutral15.8%
Negative35.1%

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
None

Jigsaw Drop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Category Sort free?
Category Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jigsaw Drop free?
Jigsaw Drop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Category Sort or Jigsaw Drop?
Category Sort is rated higher. Category Sort averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Jigsaw Drop averages 4.7 from 81K ratings.
Do Category Sort or Jigsaw Drop have ads?
Both Category Sort and Jigsaw Drop show ads.
Which is updated more often, Category Sort or Jigsaw Drop?
Category Sort ships an update every 2 weeks, and Jigsaw Drop every 8 days. Most recently, Category Sort was updated on October 27, 2026 and Jigsaw Drop on October 27, 2026.
Which is more popular, Category Sort or Jigsaw Drop?
Category Sort currently peaks at #168 in the App Store charts, and Jigsaw Drop at #16. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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