Category Sort vs Catedrop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Match memojis by category
- Intuitive sorting mechanics
- Increasing puzzle difficulty
- Colorful visuals
- Relaxing yet challenging gameplay
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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!
Catedrop
A relaxing card puzzle game where players collect matching cards into groups to clear the board and reveal hidden cards. Strategic thinking is key to solving each stage and uncovering new possibilities with every move.
- Collect matching cards
- Reveal hidden cards
- Clear every stage
- Plan ahead strategically
- Simple controls
- Engaging puzzle gameplay
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Collect cards, reveal hidden ones, and clear every stage! Welcome to Catedrop, a fresh card puzzle where every move opens new possibilities. Collect matching cards into their groups to remove them from the board and uncover the hidden cards beneath. Each decision changes the puzzle, so planning ahead is the key to success. Easy to learn and satisfying to play, Catedrop offers relaxing puzzles that reward smart thinking without overwhelming complexity. Features • Clear every card to complete each stage • Think ahead and discover the best path • Simple controls with engaging puzzle gameplay • Colorful cards featuring a variety of fun themes • Great for both quick sessions and long playtimes Take your time, plan your moves, and enjoy a unique card puzzle adventure. Download Catedrop today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Catedrop at ad-supported against Category Sort's free with in-app purchases. Category Sort's advantage is review sentiment (31% vs 19%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Category Sort sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Catedrop sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Category Sort against 4.8 for Catedrop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 4.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Category Sort's written reviews are positive against 19% of Catedrop's.
Category Sort ships an update every 2 weeks, Catedrop every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.
| Parameter | Category Sort | Catedrop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (12K ratings) | 4.8 (4.7K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews — better | 18.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 4.7K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #124 | #54 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1008 MB | 529 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Lion Studios Plus | GOODROID,Inc. |
Customer experience
Category Sort
Catedrop
In-app purchases
Category Sort
- Pack 1$1.99
- Starter Bundle$2.99
- Revive Bundle$4.99
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- 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
Catedrop
- Coin_01$1.99
- Coin_02$8.99
- NoAds$9.99
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- NoAds pack$19.99
- Premium Pack$19.99
- Coin_03$29.99
- Coin_04$59.99
- Coin_05$99.99
Questions
Is Category Sort free?
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Do Category Sort or Catedrop have ads?
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