# Yarn Sort vs Jewel Loop

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 (#69 vs unranked) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

Yarn Sort ships an update weekly, Jewel Loop fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yarn Sort | Jewel Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-sort-wool-puzzle/id6771674958/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jewel-loop-coloring-sort/id6790707229/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **49.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#69** | — |
| Size | 353 MB | 544 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Fuse Entertainment INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729989146) | [Ta Ta Game Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876554133) |

## What reviewers say

### Yarn Sort

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

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #166 Top Grossing · Games, #181 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| 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 |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Dinner Offer 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Dinner Offer 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Fortune | $13.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Dinner Offer 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Master Fortune | $24.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Dinner Offer 5 | $49.99 | one-time |


### Jewel Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jewel-loop-coloring-sort/id6790707229)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Limited Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Big Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Great Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gold 3 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Gold 4 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Gold 5 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Gold 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 18, 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.*