# Yarn Sort vs Cube Smash

The clearest difference is ads: Cube Smash at none against Yarn Sort's shown. Cube Smash also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 32%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yarn Sort sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cube Smash sells 10 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 — 4.8 for Yarn Sort against 4.8 for Cube Smash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3K and 4.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Yarn Sort's written reviews are positive against 46% of Cube Smash's.

Yarn Sort ships an update weekly, Cube Smash every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yarn Sort | Cube Smash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-sort-wool-puzzle/id6771674958/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-smash-puzzle-game/id6786206777/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3K | **4.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 32.1% of reviews | **46.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #58 | **#20** |
| Size | 352 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fuse Entertainment INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729989146) | [Combo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641699177) |

## What reviewers say

### Yarn Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-sort-wool-puzzle/id6771674958)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #78 Top Free · Puzzle, #160 Top Grossing · Games, #170 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Untangle colorful yarn strands on a conveyor belt. Tap spools to release yarn and guide each color to its matching zone. This satisfying puzzle game offers strategic depth and relaxing visuals.

**Highlights:** Unique yarn sorting puzzle mechanics, Simple tap controls with strategic depth, Handcrafted levels, Increasingly challenging layouts, Relaxing gameplay with visual feedback, Conveyor-based puzzle design

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stack Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Dinner Offer 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rocket Deal | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Fortune | $13.99 | one-time |
| Master Fortune | $24.99 | one-time |


### Cube Smash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-smash-puzzle-game/id6786206777)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Free · Casual, #24 Top Free · Puzzle, #44 Top Free · Games, #47 Top Grossing · Casual, #54 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #135 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Engage in a visually appealing 3D puzzle experience where you tap to remove matching cubes and clear colorful creations. Enjoy hundreds of unique levels with no time limits, offering a relaxing and satisfying gameplay loop.

**Highlights:** Satisfying color-matching gameplay, Beautifully crafted 3D cube creations, Relaxing one-tap controls, Hundreds of unique puzzles, No time limits, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yarn Sort free?

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

### Is Cube Smash free?

Cube Smash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Yarn Sort or Cube Smash?

Cube Smash is rated higher. Yarn Sort averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Cube Smash averages 4.8 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do Yarn Sort or Cube Smash have ads?

Yarn Sort shows ads; Cube Smash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Yarn Sort or Cube Smash?

Yarn Sort ships an update weekly, and Cube Smash every 6 days. Most recently, Yarn Sort was updated on November 13, 2026 and Cube Smash on November 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Yarn Sort or Cube Smash?

Yarn Sort currently peaks at #58 in the App Store charts, and Cube Smash at #20. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*