# Icon Sort vs Pair Match Solitaire

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pair Match Solitaire at ad-supported against Icon Sort's free with in-app purchases. Icon Sort's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Icon Sort sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Pair Match Solitaire sells 11 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 Icon Sort against 4.8 for Pair Match Solitaire. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Icon Sort's written reviews are positive against 42% of Pair Match Solitaire's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Icon Sort | Pair Match Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-sort/id6761166032/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pair-match-solitaire/id6761260618/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 42.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 275 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Talefun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440135076) | [雪兰 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859498402) |

## What reviewers say

### Icon Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-sort/id6761166032)

Engage your pattern recognition and logic skills in this vibrant puzzle game. Rearrange assorted icons into matching groups to create harmony on the board. Hundreds of levels offer a relaxing yet challenging experience with clean visuals and a calming soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Pattern recognition challenges, Logic skill development, Hundreds of handcrafted levels, Clean, minimalist visuals, Calming soundtrack, Unlockable themes

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |


### Pair Match Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pair-match-solitaire/id6761260618)

Engage your logic in a cozy matching adventure with endless variety. Discover and categorize a vast world of items across diverse themes and unique levels. Enjoy a satisfyingly smooth gameplay experience at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Explore a giant encyclopedia of items, Rich and diverse sorting experiences, Ultimate sorting challenge with logic, Tons of unique levels and themes, Satisfyingly smooth flow and animations, Cozy logic adventure

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Revive Pack2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Revive Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Classic Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads pack2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| PlusLarge Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Icon Sort free?

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

### Is Pair Match Solitaire free?

Pair Match Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Icon Sort or Pair Match Solitaire?

Pair Match Solitaire is rated higher. Icon Sort averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Pair Match Solitaire averages 4.8 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Icon Sort or Pair Match Solitaire have ads?

Both Icon Sort and Pair Match Solitaire show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Icon Sort or Pair Match Solitaire?

Icon Sort ships an update weekly, and Pair Match Solitaire weekly. Most recently, Icon Sort was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pair Match Solitaire on September 20, 2026.

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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.*