Comparison

Eldershyft vs Drop Sort

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

Head to head
About

Eldershyft

A unique match-3 puzzle game where you move entire paths on a hexagonal board to create cascades and combos. Build a mystical island, tame beasts, and choose your strategy to achieve high scores or complete challenges.

Highlights
  • Hexagonal board path movement
  • Cascading matches and combos
  • Endless and Challenge modes
  • Beast management and island building
  • Stackable bonuses and abilities
  • Full VoiceOver support
  • Color-blind and high contrast settings
Features
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Eldershyft is a match-3 puzzle game with unique gameplay. Instead of swapping individual tiles, you move entire paths across a hexagonal board in 6 directions, opening up cascades, combos, and strategies. Set before the days of Eldermyth, you take control of the Curator of Lands to build the mystical Island whilst trying to tame the Beasts that have followed you from your realm. 

As you grow stronger, will you choose to focus your powers on board manipulation, Beast management or score multipliers? Or, maybe a combination of them all! Two ways to play - Endless Mode: Push for the highest score on the world leaderboard. Survive as long as possible as enemy pressure escalates and the Island becomes more complex - Challenge Mode: Settle the Island by reaching level 5 on each land type in the least amount of turns possible. Each turn counts even more in this mode Deep strategy. Pure puzzle - Cascading matches and board refill from 6 directions reward planning and positional awareness - Ever changing board from multiple different mechanics at play - A rich progression system with stackable bonuses, passive and consumable abilities, and permanent multipliers - No timers. No pay-to-win. Pure strategic depth Fully accessible - Complete VoiceOver support with full gameplay narration, accessible drag-and-drop path building, as well as colour-blind and high contrast settings Try for free before purchasing the full game!

About

Drop Sort

Features
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Dive into a colorful candy wonderland where you drop and match delicious swirled sweets into perfect tubes. A relaxing yet addictive brain teaser that combines simple one-tap controls with satisfying color-matching challenges. Perfect for unwinding after a long day or quick fun on the go! How to Play - Tap a tube to drop candies into another matching one. - Only pour if the top candy matches and there's space! - Sort all candies until each tube holds just one delicious type. - Get stuck? Undo your last moves or reset the level to start fresh—no timers, no pressure, puzzle at your own pace! Why You'll Love Drop Sort: Candy Shop - Hundreds of sweet levels — from easy nibbles to jaw-dropping challenges across 3 difficulty modes: Nibble, Munch, Gobble! - Gorgeous candy visuals — glossy lollipops, gummies, chocolates, and more in vibrant rainbow colors. - Relaxing & brain-boosting — zen gameplay that sharpens logic and color recognition without stress. - Candy Shop theme — feel like you're stocking the ultimate sweet store! - Offline play — no Wi-Fi needed, perfect for travel or downtime. - Free to play — enjoy endless sorting fun with optional ads for extra hints/lives. Whether you're a puzzle pro or just craving a quick sweet escape, Drop Sort: Candy Shop delivers that "one more level" satisfaction every time.

Screenshots

Eldershyft4 screens
Drop Sort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Drop Sort at every 2 days against Eldershyft's every 3 weeks. Drop Sort also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Eldershyft sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Drop Sort sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eldershyft ships an update every 3 weeks, Drop Sort every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Eldershyft versus Drop Sort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEldershyftDrop Sort
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB71 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperKIERAN HARTNETTInoveb

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Eldershyft

One-time2
  • Rival Curators$1.99
  • Full base game unlock$2.99
1 purchases

Drop Sort

One-time1
  • Drop Sort Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Eldershyft free?
Eldershyft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drop Sort free?
Drop Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Eldershyft or Drop Sort have ads?
Neither Eldershyft nor Drop Sort shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eldershyft or Drop Sort?
Eldershyft ships an update every 3 weeks, and Drop Sort every 2 days. Most recently, Eldershyft was updated on October 8, 2026 and Drop Sort on October 24, 2026.

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