Comparison

Neon Reactor vs Junction Nine

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

Head to head
About

Neon Reactor

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Core Sort is the puzzle game that hooks you in seconds, then keeps you chasing “just one more level” with every perfect clear. Stack, sort, and organize colored cores until every column is clean and complete. The concept is simple, but the strategy gets deeper as each level introduces tighter spaces and tougher decisions. Core Sort is built for both quick play sessions and longer puzzle runs, with smooth controls, satisfying animations, and a clean look that keeps your focus on the challenge. If you love logic games, color puzzles, and that rewarding feeling of solving a tough level, this is your next favorite. Why you’ll love Core Sort: • Easy to learn, satisfying to master • Strategic color-sorting gameplay that rewards smart planning • Progressive challenge that stays fun and engaging • Clean visuals and smooth, responsive controls • Great for quick breaks or long play sessions Sort smarter. Clear every core. See how far your puzzle skills can go.

About

Junction Nine

A logic puzzle game based on a mathematical principle where you spin sections of a 3x3 grid to connect tiles. Challenge yourself to solve each puzzle in the fewest possible moves, with every puzzle having a proven minimum solution.

Highlights
  • Spin grid sections 180 degrees
  • Solve puzzles with proven minimum spins
  • No ads or timers
  • Light and dark themes
  • Optional haptic feedback and sound
  • Multiple puzzle collections
Features
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Behind Junction Nine is a published mathematical result: in a 3×3 grid where any rectangle can be spun 180 degrees, every arrangement can be returned to order - and never in more than nine spins. We designed the puzzles and independently calculated the fewest spins each one takes. See if you can match the minimum. HOW IT WORKS Spin any rectangular section of the grid 180°. Remember - squares count as rectangles. A move can shift several pieces at once, so fixing one connection can disrupt another. Rotate tiles until every connection lines up. Then keep going: can you match the fewest possible spins? Every puzzle has a proven minimum. ORIGIN — FREE Start with Origin, a collection that introduces the mechanic and builds from simple puzzles to genuinely tricky ones. TRANSFER Unlock a second collection with a new set of puzzles to master. DESIGNED FOR THINKING - No ads - No timers or penalties - Optional haptic feedback and sound - Light and dark themes - More puzzle packs planned Quick to learn. Surprisingly hard to perfect.

Screenshots

Junction Nine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Junction Nine at 3 against Neon Reactor's —. Junction Nine also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neon Reactor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Junction Nine sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Neon Reactor versus Junction Nine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeon ReactorJunction Nine
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOvertime Innovations LLCBricks and Chips, LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Neon Reactor

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
2 purchases

Junction Nine

One-time2
  • Transfer Puzzles$2.99
  • Interchange Puzzles$2.99

Questions

Is Neon Reactor free?
Neon Reactor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Junction Nine free?
Junction Nine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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