# Card Sort vs Mix Word Mahjong

The clearest difference is rating: Mix Word Mahjong at 4.8 against Card Sort's 3.8. Mix Word Mahjong also leads on ratings volume (165 vs 4). Card Sort's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Card Sort sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Mix Word Mahjong sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mix Word Mahjong holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mix Word Mahjong has 165 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Card Sort ships an update weekly, Mix Word Mahjong fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Card Sort | Mix Word Mahjong |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-sort-match-puzzle/id6761095724/reviews) | **[4.8 (165 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mix-word-mahjong/id6779110428/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **165** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 296 MB | 280 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SolarPlay Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872074410) | [雪兰 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859498402) |

## What reviewers say

### Card Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-sort-match-puzzle/id6761095724)

A relaxing puzzle game where you organize cards by color, type, or theme. It offers a "Zen" break with IQ-boosting challenges and stress-relieving visuals. Enjoy the full game for free, playable offline.

**Highlights:** Card categorization puzzles, IQ-boosting challenges, Stress relief gameplay, Offline play supported, Minimalist visuals, Free to play

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Card Pack A | $2.99 | one-time |
| Card Pack B | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Card Pack C | $14.99 | one-time |
| Card Pack D | $29.99 | one-time |
| Card Pack E | $54.99 | one-time |
| Card Pack F | $99.99 | one-time |


### Mix Word Mahjong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mix-word-mahjong/id6779110428)

This game combines word puzzles with tile-matching mechanics for a relaxing experience. Players match words, pictures, and themes by tapping tiles to clear the board. It's designed for quick play sessions or longer unwinding periods, offering a satisfying challenge for casual puzzle fans.

**Highlights:** Word tile matching, Mahjong-inspired gameplay, Relaxing puzzle experience, Quick play sessions, Plenty of levels, Helpful boosters

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Card Sort free?

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

### Is Mix Word Mahjong free?

Mix Word Mahjong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Card Sort or Mix Word Mahjong?

Mix Word Mahjong is rated higher. Card Sort averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Mix Word Mahjong averages 4.8 from 165 ratings.

### Do Card Sort or Mix Word Mahjong have ads?

Both Card Sort and Mix Word Mahjong show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Card Sort or Mix Word Mahjong?

Card Sort ships an update weekly, and Mix Word Mahjong fortnightly. Most recently, Card Sort was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mix Word Mahjong on October 21, 2026.

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