# Category Sort vs Catedrop

The clearest difference is monetization model: Catedrop at ad-supported against Category Sort's free with in-app purchases. Category Sort's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 1.2K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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 — 4.7 for Category Sort against 4.8 for Catedrop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Category Sort has 10K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Category Sort's written reviews are positive against 25% of Catedrop's.

Category Sort ships an update fortnightly, Catedrop every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Category Sort | Catedrop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/category-sort/id6758512068/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catedrop-card-puzzle/id6788647921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **31.9% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#66** | #91 |
| Size | 809 MB | 692 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) | [GOODROID,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/951688937) |

## What reviewers say

### Category Sort

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

**Currently charting:** #66 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 |


### Catedrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catedrop-card-puzzle/id6788647921)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Free · Casual, #91 Top Free · Puzzle, #205 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Collect matching cards, Reveal hidden cards, Clear every stage, Plan ahead strategically, Simple controls, Engaging puzzle gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin_01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin_02 | $8.99 | one-time |
| NoAds | $9.99 | one-time |
| NoAds pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin_03 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin_04 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Coin_05 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Category Sort free?

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

### Is Catedrop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Category Sort or Catedrop?

Catedrop is rated higher. Category Sort averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Catedrop averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Category Sort or Catedrop have ads?

Both Category Sort and Catedrop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Category Sort or Catedrop?

Category Sort ships an update fortnightly, and Catedrop every 9 days. Most recently, Category Sort was updated on September 27, 2026 and Catedrop on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Category Sort or Catedrop?

Category Sort currently peaks at #66 in the App Store charts, and Catedrop at #91. 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.*