Comparison

Sorted vs Hush Sort

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

Head to head
About

Sorted

A relaxing ball-sorting puzzle game designed for a calm and focused experience. Enjoy hundreds of solvable levels with no timers, penalties, or advertisements. Unlock unlimited play with a single, transparent purchase.

Highlights
  • No advertisements ever
  • Cozy, focused gameplay with no timers or penalties
  • Hundreds of solvable levels
  • Unlimited undo and free hints
  • Offline play
  • Multiple color palettes and dark mode
Features
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sort the balls, clear your mind. sorted is a cozy ball-sorting puzzle game built by people who hate ads. no pop-ups, no video ads, no banners, no "watch to continue." just soft colors, gentle gameplay, and a quiet place to think. we designed sorted to be easy on your eyes, easy on your mind, and respectful of your time. tap to pick up. tap to drop. match colors to clear each tube. simple to learn, satisfying to master. ▸ no ads. ever. we mean it. zero advertisements of any kind. no sneaky banners. no "just watch this 30-second video." your time is yours. ▸ cozy, focused play no timers. no penalties. no pressure. just you and the puzzle, at your own pace. sorted is designed to feel calm — a quiet escape you can pick up for two minutes or two hours. ▸ easy on the eyes 6 beautifully designed color palettes — warm earth tones, cool ocean hues, soft dusk shades. each with light and dark modes. gentle visuals crafted to feel good, not flashy. ▸ hundreds of levels start easy and progress through increasingly challenging puzzles. every single level is guaranteed solvable. no impossible puzzles, no frustration. ▸ helpful, not pushy - unlimited undo — go back as many times as you need - one free hint per level — a gentle nudge when you're stuck - extra tube — more breathing room when things get tight ▸ works everywhere - plays offline — no wifi needed - iphone and ipad - dark mode - sound and haptic feedback ▸ fair and transparent 25 levels completely free. love it? unlock unlimited levels for $2.99. one purchase. forever. no tricks. we built sorted because we were tired of "free" games that waste your time with ads and drain your wallet with subscriptions. we wanted a puzzle game that respects you — your eyes, your time, and your wallet. this is the game we wanted to play. now it's yours.

About

Hush Sort

Features
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Pour, sort, breathe. Hush Sort is a cozy color-sort puzzle designed to slow your day down. There's no timer. There's no failure. Just gentle sounds, soft chimes, and a quiet little victory each time a bottle fills with a single shade. A LITTLE GAME WITH A LOT OF CALM - 1,000 hand-tuned levels — gradually richer as you play - Beyond mode: infinite levels once you finish the main set - 9 carefully-chosen colors — Dusty Rose, Sage Green, Lavender, Terracotta, Soft Amber, Powder Blue, Deep Plum, Eucalyptus, Blush Cream - Photo-realistic glass vessels with liquid that pours - Cork stoppers that drop in with a satisfying chime when a bottle is sorted - Each color rings a slightly different chime — sort enough and you'll hear unintended melodies - Optional gentle haptics - Ambient music that ducks and breathes with the game WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT Most color-sort games push you with timers, popups, and aggressive ads. Hush Sort is the opposite — designed to be the most peaceful thing on your phone. Play it while waiting for coffee. Play it before bed. Play it during a meeting (we won't tell). GO PREMIUM (OPTIONAL) For $2.99/month, Hush Sort Pro removes banner ads and unlocks unlimited instant hints — for when you'd rather flow than puzzle. - Subscription: $2.99/month, auto-renewing - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the same monthly rate - Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal turned off in your Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy: https://sunlightmedia.org/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Made with care in Los Angeles by Sunlight Media LLC.

Screenshots

Sorted4 screens
Hush Sort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sorted at none against Hush Sort's shown. Sorted also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). Hush Sort's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Sorted sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Hush Sort sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sorted ships an update every 2 days, Hush Sort every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sorted versus Hush Sort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSortedHush Sort
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGood Idea, LLCSunlight Media LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Sorted

One-time4
  • Mineral Skin$0.99
  • Dusk Skin$0.99
  • Ocean Skin$0.99
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  • Unlimited Levels$2.99
1 purchases

Hush Sort

Subscriptions1
  • Hush Sort Pro$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Sorted free?
Sorted is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hush Sort free?
Hush Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sorted or Hush Sort have ads?
Hush Sort shows ads; Sorted does not.
Which is updated more often, Sorted or Hush Sort?
Sorted ships an update every 2 days, and Hush Sort every 9 days. Most recently, Sorted was updated on October 1, 2026 and Hush Sort on October 3, 2026.

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