Comparison

Stellar Crush Universe vs Sort Loop

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

Head to head
About

Stellar Crush Universe

Embark on a match-3 adventure across a hand-painted cosmos with over 500 levels. Forge powerful cosmic abilities like comets and supernovas to clear gems and achieve objectives. Enjoy a unique journey with original music and stunning visuals.

Highlights
  • 500 levels across 25 universes
  • Forge comets, novas, and supernovas
  • Collect and lock-breaking objectives
  • Daily rewards and achievements
  • Original music and sound design
  • iCloud cloud save
Features
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Match gems. Forge supernovas. Cross a painted cosmos. Stellar Crush Universe is a match-3 adventure across 600 levels and 30 themed universes, from your warm Home Solar System to the crimson Pulsar Zone, the petal folds of the Rose Nebula and the black glass gardens of the Obsidian Reef. FORGE COSMIC POWERS Match 4 gems to forge a comet that blasts a whole line. Corner a match to ignite a nova. Line up 5 and hold a SUPERNOVA — a star that erases every gem of a color, or wipes the entire board when two collide. A JOURNEY, NOT A LIST Your ship flies a road through painted worlds, each with its own planets, gems and sky. Every victory sends it on to the next port; every new universe is revealed with its own colors and its own music mood. CHASE EVERY STAR Passing is just the beginning: every level holds three stars, and the map remembers which ones you left behind. Finish objectives early and spare moves detonate into a STELLAR RUSH of bonus points. Take a detour off any universe for five extra levels, and the Cosmic Trial for a new puzzle every day. MADE TO BE FELT Bursting gem shards, thundering supernovas, a soundtrack and soundscapes composed for this game alone. Your progress saves to iCloud and follows you to any device. - 600 levels across 30 hand-named universes - Comets, novas, and supernovas to forge and combine - Collect and lock-breaking objectives that finish in a Stellar Rush - Daily rewards on a 7-day streak, daily missions, achievements, and booster packs - Original music, ambiances, and sound design - iCloud cloud save — never lose your journey - Play free; optional life packs if you want more tries The cosmos is generated, the danger is real, and the next star is always almost in reach. Launch when ready, captain.

About

Sort Loop

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Sort Loop is a relaxing and satisfying sorting puzzle game where adorable Hoppers help organize colorful items. Choose the right Hopper and place it into a slot. Once activated, the Hopper joins the conveyor and automatically collects matching colored items. Plan your moves carefully and create the perfect sorting loop. Watch colorful items flow through the conveyor as your Hoppers efficiently clear the board. As you progress, levels become more challenging and require smarter decisions to complete. Rescue trapped Hoppers through special Rescue Missions and bring them back to your base. Collect rescued Hoppers, merge matching Hoppers to unlock higher-level Hoppers, and expand your loop. Unlock new gates, earn more coins, and grow your Hopper collection. Features • Simple and satisfying sorting gameplay • Place Hoppers into slots and automate item collection • Match colors and clear items efficiently • Rescue trapped Hoppers in special missions • Collect and merge Hoppers to unlock stronger Hoppers • Unlock gates and earn more coins • Build your Hopper collection • Cute characters and colorful visuals • Increasingly challenging puzzle levels • Relaxing gameplay that's easy to learn Can you rescue every Hopper and create the perfect Sort Loop?

Screenshots

Stellar Crush Universe4 screens
Sort Loop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sort Loop at none against Stellar Crush Universe's 5. Stellar Crush Universe's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Stellar Crush Universe sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Sort Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stellar Crush Universe ships an update every 5 days, Sort Loop fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Stellar Crush Universe versus Sort Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStellar Crush UniverseSort Loop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB138 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNexus Applications LLCJoel Camilo Fernandes

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Stellar Crush Universe

One-time5
  • 5 Lives$0.99
  • Booster Pack$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$1.99
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  • 20 Lives$2.99
  • Booster Crate$4.99
None

Sort Loop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stellar Crush Universe free?
Stellar Crush Universe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sort Loop free?
Sort Loop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stellar Crush Universe or Sort Loop have ads?
Both Stellar Crush Universe and Sort Loop show ads.
Which is updated more often, Stellar Crush Universe or Sort Loop?
Stellar Crush Universe ships an update every 5 days, and Sort Loop fortnightly. Most recently, Stellar Crush Universe was updated on October 7, 2026 and Sort Loop on October 14, 2026.

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