Comparison

Yarn Sort vs Jewel Loop

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

Head to head
About

Yarn Sort

Untangle and sort colorful yarn by guiding strands on a conveyor belt to their matching collection zones. This satisfying puzzle game offers simple tap controls with strategic depth, rewarding thoughtful planning and offering a relaxing yet challenging experience.

Highlights
  • Unique yarn sorting puzzle mechanics
  • Simple tap controls with strategic depth
  • Handcrafted levels
  • Increasingly challenging layouts
  • Relaxing gameplay with satisfying visual feedback
  • Smooth conveyor-based puzzle design
Features
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Untangle the yarn. Fill the conveyor. Sort every color perfectly. Welcome to Yarn Sort, a uniquely satisfying puzzle game where colorful yarn rolls move through winding conveyor loops. Tap the yarn spools, release the strands, and carefully guide each color to its matching collection zone. Simple to learn, surprisingly strategic, and incredibly satisfying to master. How to Play - Tap yarn spools to release yarn onto the conveyor - Watch colorful strands move around the track - Sort matching colors together - Plan your moves carefully to avoid jams and dead ends - Clear all yarn to complete the level Every tap changes the puzzle. The order you choose matters. Why Yarn Sort Feels So Good - Smooth moving yarn animations - Satisfying sorting and organization gameplay - Easy-to-understand controls - Relaxing visuals and colorful yarn designs - Clever puzzles that reward thoughtful planning - Satisfying chain reactions as colors come together Finding the perfect sequence and watching the yarn sort exactly where you intended never gets old. Features - Unique yarn sorting puzzle mechanics - Simple tap controls with strategic depth - Unique handcrafted levels - Increasingly challenging layouts - Relaxing gameplay with satisfying visual feedback - Smooth conveyor-based puzzle design - Play anytime, anywhere Whether you’re looking for a relaxing brain teaser or a puzzle challenge that rewards smart thinking, Yarn Sort delivers a satisfying experience one spool at a time.

About

Jewel Loop

This game combines jewel sorting with pixel art creation. Tap matching jewels to send them onto a rotating loop, filling a pixel canvas above to complete unique artworks. Enjoy a calming, rhythmic puzzle experience with no timers.

Highlights
  • Jewel sorting meets pixel art
  • Create and collect pixel artworks
  • Daily new pattern levels
  • Immersive ASMR experience
  • No timers, play at your own pace
Features
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Jewel Loop - Coloring Sort blends jewel sorting with pixel art into a calming puzzle journey. Tap connected jewels of the same color and watch them glide onto a rotating loop, where they drift in circles before precisely filling the pixel canvas above. No countdowns, no rush—just a peaceful rhythm of planning and placement. As levels progress, patterns grow more intricate and colors multiply, offering an easy start with deeper layers of thoughtful strategy. The ASMR feedback of each jewel clicking into place hits right at the heart, turning every perfect match into a moment of quiet satisfaction. Key Features - Dual Healing: Jewel Sorting Meets Pixel Art: Every puzzle is also a creative process. From clean geometric patterns to richly detailed illustrations, each level holds a unique jewel artwork waiting to be completed. - Collection Album: Every finished pixel artwork is automatically saved to your personal gallery. Browse through your creations anytime and revisit each calming puzzle moment. - Daily Challenges: Fresh exclusive pattern levels arrive every day, unlocking new color palettes and jewel sets. The surprises never run out. - Immersive ASMR Experience: Every step—jewels gliding, colors filling, artwork completing—is paired with smooth animations and delicate sound effects, turning each successful match into a truly satisfying reward. Why You'll Love It - Blends sorting strategy with pixel art creation—both thoughtful and creative. - No timers—play at your own pace, but keep an eye on loop capacity. - Every level is a complete pixel artwork you create. - Perfect for quick sessions or longer, immersive play—find your rhythm anytime. Ready to Sort & Color? Download Jewel Loop - Coloring Sort. Send jewels onto the loop, fill the canvas, and complete your pixel art—one jewel at a time.

Screenshots

Yarn Sort4 screens
Jewel Loop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Jewel Loop at 49% against Yarn Sort's 33%. Jewel Loop also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Yarn Sort's advantage is chart position (#68 vs unranked) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Yarn Sort sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Jewel Loop sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jewel Loop holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 4.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Yarn Sort's written reviews are positive against 49% of Jewel Loop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yarn Sort ships an update weekly, Jewel Loop fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Yarn Sort versus Jewel Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYarn SortJewel Loop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.8K ratings)4.9 (4.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews49.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K4.2K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#68 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size353 MB544 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperFuse Entertainment INCTa Ta Game Technology Limited

Customer experience

Yarn Sort

All ratings1,790 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral22.2%
Negative44.4%

Jewel Loop

All ratings4,242 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.3%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive49.4%
Neutral14.9%
Negative35.6%

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Yarn Sort

One-time15
  • Special Offer$1.99
  • Stack Offer$1.99
  • 1000 Coins$2.99
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  • Starter Bundle$2.99
  • Treasure Dinner Offer 1$3.99
  • Rocket Deal$6.99
  • Remove Ads$6.99
  • Treasure Dinner Offer 2$6.99
  • 5000 Coins$9.99
  • Premium Pass$9.99
  • Treasure Dinner Offer 3$9.99
  • Beginner Fortune$13.99
  • Treasure Dinner Offer 4$19.99
  • Master Fortune$24.99
  • Treasure Dinner Offer 5$49.99
10 purchases

Jewel Loop

One-time10
  • Gold 1$1.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • Limited Pack$3.99
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  • Gold 2$8.99
  • Big Bundle$9.99
  • Great Bundle$12.99
  • Gold 3$17.99
  • Gold 4$34.99
  • Gold 5$59.99
  • Gold 6$99.99

Questions

Is Yarn Sort free?
Yarn Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jewel Loop free?
Jewel Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Yarn Sort or Jewel Loop?
Jewel Loop is rated higher. Yarn Sort averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Jewel Loop averages 4.9 from 4.2K ratings.
Do Yarn Sort or Jewel Loop have ads?
Both Yarn Sort and Jewel Loop show ads.
Which is updated more often, Yarn Sort or Jewel Loop?
Yarn Sort ships an update weekly, and Jewel Loop fortnightly. Most recently, Yarn Sort was updated on October 18, 2026 and Jewel Loop on October 16, 2026.

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