# Word Sort vs Fish Match

The clearest difference is rating: Fish Match at 4.8 against Word Sort's 4.2. Fish Match also leads on ratings volume (154 vs 5). Word Sort's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Word Sort sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Fish Match sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fish Match holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fish Match has 154 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Word Sort ships an update every 3 weeks, Fish Match every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Word Sort | Fish Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-sort-bubble-crush/id6778640223/reviews) | **[4.8 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-match-sort-puzzle/id6781383564/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **154** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 199 MB | 288 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shoyo Mobi Tech LImited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880607863) | [Kerim Sabuncugil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712118898) |

## What reviewers say

### Word Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-sort-bubble-crush/id6778640223)

A unique word-merging puzzle game where you identify words belonging to the same category and merge them. Use your vocabulary and logic to uncover hidden groups in hundreds of challenging puzzles.

**Highlights:** Category-based word merging, Hundreds of puzzles, Drag-and-drop controls, Vocabulary training, Pattern recognition, Relaxing gameplay, Increasing difficulty

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold x 1000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold x 5000 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold x 10000 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gold x 25000 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gold x 50000 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Gold x 100000 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Fish Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-match-sort-puzzle/id6781383564)

A relaxing underwater puzzle game where you match three identical fish to clear them from the reef. Fill your goal bowls and progress through levels with satisfying gameplay and beautiful ocean scenery. Perfect for unwinding anytime.

**Highlights:** Match 3 identical swimming fish, Fill goal bowls to win levels, Limited tray capacity for strategic play, Unlockable boosters, Earn coins and bonus rewards, Short, playable levels, Calm, unwinding atmosphere

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Coin Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Revive Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Clever Coin Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Smart Coin Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| Smart Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Expert Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Genius Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Word Sort free?

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

### Is Fish Match free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Word Sort or Fish Match?

Fish Match is rated higher. Word Sort averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Fish Match averages 4.8 from 154 ratings.

### Do Word Sort or Fish Match have ads?

Both Word Sort and Fish Match show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Word Sort or Fish Match?

Word Sort ships an update every 3 weeks, and Fish Match every 10 days. Most recently, Word Sort was updated on October 31, 2026 and Fish Match on November 1, 2026.

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