Comparison

Bling Sort vs Sudoku Explained

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

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About

Bling Sort

Engage in a relaxing gem-sorting puzzle where matching colors reveals beautiful pixel art. Travel through themed destinations, collect puzzle pieces, and enjoy a calming gameplay experience perfect for short breaks or quiet evenings.

Highlights
  • Gem color sorting
  • Pixel art reveals
  • Themed travel journeys
  • Collectible puzzle pieces
  • Helpful boosters
  • Offline play
Features
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Pack your bag and get ready to shine. Bling Sort: Gem Art Puzzle is a relaxing gem-sorting puzzle where every level turns sparkling jewels into beautiful pixel art. Sort gems by color, clear the shelf, reveal dazzling pictures, and travel through a world full of cozy destinations. Each Journey brings new levels to complete, new Puzzle Pieces to collect, and a special Postcard waiting at the end. HOW TO PLAY - Tap and move sparkling gems into matching color groups. - Plan your shelf space and complete each set. - Reveal the hidden pixel art picture as the board comes together. - Collect Puzzle Pieces along the way to unlock Journey rewards. TRAVEL THROUGH JOURNEYS Bling Sort gives every chapter a destination. Move from beaches and bright cities to dreamy gardens and magical places, one calm puzzle at a time. Finish a Journey to earn a collectible Postcard for your travel album. COLLECT PUZZLE PIECES Levels can reward you with Puzzle Pieces tied to the current Journey. Complete the jigsaw, claim useful rewards, and keep building your collection as you explore more destinations. RELAXING GEM ART PUZZLES Enjoy a smooth color sorting experience made for quick breaks, quiet evenings, commutes, or a peaceful moment before bed. The rules are easy to learn, while later boards give your brain a satisfying little challenge. SPARKLING ART TO REVEAL Every finished level uncovers a new pixel art picture, from cute little designs to bright travel scenes. Watch the artwork come alive piece by piece as your gems fall into place. HELPFUL BOOSTERS Need a little more room or a cleaner board? Use boosters like Extra Shelf and Auto Sort to keep your Journey moving when a puzzle gets tricky. WHY YOU'LL LOVE BLING SORT - Simple color sorting with satisfying gem movement. - Pixel art reveals that make every level feel rewarding. - Journey maps, collectible Postcards, and jigsaw rewards. - Calm puzzle play for short sessions or longer relaxing breaks. - Play core puzzle levels offline when you are away from Wi-Fi. If you enjoy gem sort games, jewel puzzles, color sorting, pixel art, jigsaws, or relaxing brain games, Bling Sort is ready for your next cozy break. Download Bling Sort: Gem Art Puzzle today and begin your sparkling Journey.

About

Sudoku Explained

Features
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Stuck on a Sudoku? Learn why the next move works. Sudoku Explained helps you recognize the patterns behind each solution. Hints explain the logic using your actual board, and guided practice lets you try techniques yourself. PLAY AT YOUR LEVEL Choose from five difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert, and Evil. Every difficulty is free, with a daily puzzle to come back to. UNDERSTAND YOUR NEXT MOVE Get three free explained hints each day. Each hint names the technique and explains why the digit belongs there. LEARN THROUGH PRACTICE Explore 14 solving techniques with worked examples and practice boards that check your moves. One complete technique lesson is free each day, with a different lesson available tomorrow. FOCUS ON THE PUZZLE No ads. No accounts. Play offline on iPhone and iPad. GO FURTHER WITH ONE PURCHASE An optional one-time purchase unlocks the full techniques library, all worked examples and practice boards, unlimited explained hints, and the 30-day activity chart. No subscription.

Screenshots

Bling Sort4 screens
Sudoku Explained4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bling Sort at none against Sudoku Explained's 1. Bling Sort also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Sudoku Explained's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Sudoku Explained sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bling Sort asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bling Sort versus Sudoku Explained: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBling SortSudoku Explained
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size392 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer澳军 魏STEFAN BODRUG

In-app purchases

None

Bling Sort

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Sudoku Explained

One-time1
  • Full Version$4.99

Questions

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

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