Comparison

Bar Sort vs Curio Shelf

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

Head to head
About

Bar Sort

Features
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Bar Sort is an addictive color sorting puzzle game that is as relaxing as it is challenging. If you love games that test your logic but don't stress you out, this is the perfect game for you. The goal is simple: sort the colored bars into the tubes until each tube holds only one color and all bars of the same color are in the same tube. It sounds easy, but you'll need to plan your moves carefully to solve increasingly complex patterns.

About

Curio Shelf

Features
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Arrange each item. Read every clue. Bring the whole cabinet into harmony. Curio Shelf is a cozy spatial-logic puzzle set inside a quiet countryside garden shop. Place a collection of curious objects on a compact shelf, then rearrange them until every item's clue is satisfied. SOLVE 25 CAREFULLY CRAFTED CABINETS Each cabinet adds new items and new ways to think about space. Keep a seed jar beside the fern, separate things that should not touch, find the right row or corner, and work out which object belongs above, below, left, or right of another. EVERY MOVE IS AN EXPERIMENT Drag an item straight onto the shelf, or tap to select and place it. Invalid arrangements are allowed and clearly explained, so you can test an idea, move things around, undo for free, or restart whenever you like. There are no timers, lives, or penalties for taking your time. EARN THREE STAMPS Complete every cabinet, then refine your solution. Place each item efficiently to earn up to three stamps. If you want a nudge, an optional rewarded hint can reveal one correct item placement without finishing the whole puzzle for you. UNLOCK ENDLESS SHELF Finish all 25 cabinets to open an ever-changing mode filled with newly generated arrangements. Every Endless Shelf puzzle is checked for a valid solution before you play. A SMALL SHOP TO SETTLE INTO - Enjoy hand-painted garden-shop scenes, gentle motion, cozy sounds, and responsive haptics - Save your best stamps and settings on your device - Play the core game offline; an internet connection is used for ads - Adjust music, sound effects, haptics, and reduced motion - Play in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, or Simplified Chinese Curio Shelf is free and contains ads. Optional rewarded ads can reveal a hint. No account or sign-in is required. Every item has its place.

Screenshots

Bar Sort4 screens
Curio Shelf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Curio Shelf at none against Bar Sort's 4. Bar Sort's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Bar Sort sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Curio Shelf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 3 level
Bar Sort versus Curio Shelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBar SortCurio Shelf
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size8 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPyrosphere, LdaSteven Wemyss

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Bar Sort

One-time4
  • Level Pack 3$0.99
  • Level Pack 4$0.99
  • Level Pack 5$0.99
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  • Level Pack 6$0.99
None

Curio Shelf

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bar Sort free?
Bar Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Curio Shelf free?
Curio Shelf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bar Sort or Curio Shelf have ads?
Curio Shelf shows ads; Bar Sort does not.

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