Comparison

Category Sort vs Zoodoku!

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 Solitaire-style puzzle game where you match memojis by category. 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 puzzle experience
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

Zoodoku!

Engage your mind with a logic puzzle game inspired by Sudoku and Minesweeper. Place animals according to specific rules, using deduction to find the single correct solution. Unlock new animal themes and enjoy hundreds of handcrafted puzzles.

Highlights
  • Logic puzzles inspired by Sudoku and Minesweeper
  • Place one animal per territory
  • Animals cannot share rows, columns, or diagonals
  • Pure logic deduction, no guessing
  • Hundreds of handcrafted puzzles
  • Unlockable animal themes
  • Offline play
Features
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Looking for a relaxing brain training game that keeps your mind engaged? Welcome to Zoodoku — a fresh logic puzzle inspired by the satisfying constraints of Sudoku and the clever deduction of Minesweeper. Your adventure begins with a group of adorable cats. Every puzzle has one unique solution, and every move is powered by logic—not luck. Observe the clues, eliminate possibilities, and enjoy the rewarding "aha!" moment when everything clicks into place. Easy Rules, Deep Strategy The rules are simple to learn, but every puzzle offers a satisfying challenge. • One Animal per Territory Place exactly one animal in each colored region. • Everyone Needs Personal Space Animals cannot share the same row or column, and they can't even touch diagonally. • Pure Logic, No Guessing Use Sudoku-style constraints and Minesweeper-like deduction to discover the only correct solution. No math required—just careful observation and logical thinking. Whether you're a Sudoku fan, a Minesweeper expert, or simply enjoy logic puzzle games, Zoodoku delivers a relaxing brain teaser that's easy to learn and rewarding to master. More Than Just Cats Cats are only the beginning. Unlock a growing collection of charming animal themes as you progress, each bringing fresh personality while preserving the same elegant puzzle gameplay. Features • Hundreds of handcrafted logic puzzles • New Daily Puzzles to keep your brain sharp • Relaxing brain training for all skill levels • Beautiful animal themes to collect and enjoy • Play offline anytime, anywhere • Clean design with intuitive controls Why You'll Love Zoodoku Zoodoku combines the best parts of Sudoku, Minesweeper, and classic logic games into one relaxing puzzle adventure. Every completed level rewards careful thinking, logical deduction, and the satisfaction of solving a challenge without guessing. Whether you're looking for brain training games, free brain games, logic puzzle games, or a fresh daily puzzle to enjoy, Zoodoku is the perfect way to exercise your mind. Download Zoodoku today and discover a clever world of logic puzzles, adorable animals, and endless brain-teasing fun.

Screenshots

Category Sort4 screens
Zoodoku!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zoodoku! at none against Category Sort's 10. Zoodoku! also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Category Sort's advantage is review sentiment (31% vs 17%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 10 one-off in-app purchases. Zoodoku! 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 4.8 for Zoodoku!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 20K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Category Sort's written reviews are positive against 17% of Zoodoku!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Category Sort ships an update every 2 weeks, Zoodoku! every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Category Sort versus Zoodoku!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCategory SortZoodoku!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13K ratings)4.8 (20K ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews — better16.6% of reviews
Number of ratings13K20K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#126#125 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size917 MB445 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperLion Studios PlusNebula Studio

Customer experience

Category Sort

All ratings12,968 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews308 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral22.1%
Negative47.1%

Zoodoku!

All ratings19,596 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews1,052 reviews
Positive16.6%
Neutral15.4%
Negative68.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Category Sort

One-time10
  • Pack 1$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$2.99
  • Revive Bundle$4.99
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  • Pack 2$7.99
  • 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

Zoodoku!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Category Sort free?
Category Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zoodoku! free?
Zoodoku! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Category Sort or Zoodoku!?
Zoodoku! is rated higher. Category Sort averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Zoodoku! averages 4.8 from 20K ratings.
Do Category Sort or Zoodoku! have ads?
Both Category Sort and Zoodoku! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Category Sort or Zoodoku!?
Category Sort ships an update every 2 weeks, and Zoodoku! every 4 days. Most recently, Category Sort was updated on November 9, 2026 and Zoodoku! on November 9, 2026.
Which is more popular, Category Sort or Zoodoku!?
Category Sort currently peaks at #126 in the App Store charts, and Zoodoku! at #125. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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