# Fish Sort Puzzle vs Catedrop

The clearest difference is monetization model: Fish Sort Puzzle at free against Catedrop's ad-supported. Fish Sort Puzzle also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 19%) and ratings volume (18K vs 5.6K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fish Sort Puzzle sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Catedrop sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fish Sort Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18K and 5.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Fish Sort Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 19% of Catedrop's.

Fish Sort Puzzle ships an update fortnightly, Catedrop every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fish Sort Puzzle | Catedrop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-sort-puzzle-bubble-jam/id6771681639/reviews)** | [4.8 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catedrop-card-puzzle/id6788647921/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 5.6K |
| Positive reviews | **28.0% of reviews** | 18.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | #58 |
| Size | 309 MB | 529 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SUPLIFE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866477580) | [GOODROID,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/951688937) |

## What reviewers say

### Fish Sort Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-sort-puzzle-bubble-jam/id6771681639)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Free · Casual, #21 Top Free · Puzzle, #36 Top Free · Games, #145 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #158 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

Organize a vibrant aquarium by tapping fish to guide them to their designated homes. Clear bubbles to make space and advance through levels. Manage a temporary holding area carefully to avoid game over.

**Highlights:** Tap fish to sort into aquariums, Clear bubbles to advance levels, Manage temporary holding area, Collect required fish types, Underwater adventure theme

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| New Player Gift Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pass Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad-free forever | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 3 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 4 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Catedrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catedrop-card-puzzle/id6788647921)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Free · Casual, #64 Top Free · Puzzle, #122 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

A relaxing card puzzle game where players collect matching cards into groups to clear the board and reveal hidden cards. Strategic thinking is key to solving each stage and uncovering new possibilities with every move.

**Highlights:** Collect matching cards, Reveal hidden cards, Clear every stage, Plan ahead strategically, Simple controls, Engaging puzzle gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin_01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin_02 | $8.99 | one-time |
| NoAds | $9.99 | one-time |
| NoAds pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin_03 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin_04 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Coin_05 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fish Sort Puzzle free?

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

### Is Catedrop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fish Sort Puzzle or Catedrop?

Fish Sort Puzzle is rated higher. Fish Sort Puzzle averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Catedrop averages 4.8 from 5.6K ratings.

### Do Fish Sort Puzzle or Catedrop have ads?

Both Fish Sort Puzzle and Catedrop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fish Sort Puzzle or Catedrop?

Fish Sort Puzzle ships an update fortnightly, and Catedrop every 9 days. Most recently, Fish Sort Puzzle was updated on October 28, 2026 and Catedrop on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Fish Sort Puzzle or Catedrop?

Fish Sort Puzzle currently peaks at #17 in the App Store charts, and Catedrop at #58. 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.*