Comparison

Candy Sort vs Cup Color Stack

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

Head to head
About

Candy Sort

Features
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Candy Sort: Animal Match is a soothing color-sorting puzzle with a sweet, playful twist. Drop each candy, watch it tumble with satisfying physics, and guide every color into its matching tray. It starts gently and grows clever — one tap, a little planning, and that quiet, tidy click when every color finds its place. No race against the clock here, just you, a few falling candies, and the calm rhythm of sorting things just right. Features Easy One-Tap Control – Tap to drop each candy and let the colors fall into place Sweet Animal Theme – Adorable critters and candy colors make every board a treat Soothing Sort Physics – Feel each piece tumble and settle with gentle, tactile calm Hundreds of Levels – A gentle climb from simple sorts to clever color tangles Offline Play – Sort anywhere, anytime, no internet needed Slow down, sort a few sweet colors, and enjoy the quiet comfort of a perfectly tidy tray.

About

Cup Color Stack

Engage in a relaxing sorting puzzle game where you match and stack colorful cups. Plan your moves carefully to clear the board and progress through increasingly challenging levels with fun obstacles and timed challenges.

Highlights
  • Match and stack colorful cups
  • Satisfying sorting ritual
  • Brain-activating puzzles
  • Challenging levels with obstacles
  • Timed challenges
  • Power-ups for extra space
  • Clean art style and soft colors
Features
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Sort out a messy pile of cups just like tidying up your little knick-knacks, and let the gentle rhythm melt your stress away. Your screen is filled with all kinds of cute boba cups. Every move feels like organizing a little piece of your day. The rules are simple: you can only move the top cup from any stack. Using just one temporary holding spot, match cups with the same patterns and pop them into the hanging basket above. It’s a highly satisfying, gentle sorting ritual. The gameplay is easy to learn but keeps your brain active! Plan your moves carefully so your temporary spot doesn’t get full and leave you stuck. As you level up, the puzzles get trickier with more cup designs, fun obstacles, and the occasional timed challenge to keep things fresh and exciting. You’ll love the little details: handy power-ups can give you extra space or clear out roadblocks, while the smooth controls and snappy sound effects make every match incredibly satisfying. The clean art style and soft colors create a perfect, cozy vibe you’ll want to get lost in. Looking for a peaceful and rhythmic way to pass the time? Start sorting your first stack of cups today, and enjoy the calming, rewarding feeling of putting everything perfectly in its place.

Screenshots

Candy Sort4 screens
Cup Color Stack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cup Color Stack at none against Candy Sort's 10. Cup Color Stack also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). 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. Candy Sort sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cup Color Stack asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Candy Sort ships an update every 3 weeks, Cup Color Stack every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Candy Sort versus Cup Color Stack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCandy SortCup Color Stack
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (40 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—40 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size214 MB271 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSnapJoy Co., LimitedShycheese

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Candy Sort

One-time10
  • Big Bundle$5.99
  • Super Bundle$9.99
  • Huge Bundle$19.99
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  • SPECIAL OFFER$29.99
  • Mega Bundle$39.99
  • SPECIAL OFFER$49.99
  • SPECIAL OFFER$69.99
  • Brilliant Bundle$79.99
  • Marvelous Bundle$99.99
  • SPECIAL OFFER$139.99
None

Cup Color Stack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Candy Sort free?
Candy Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cup Color Stack free?
Cup Color Stack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Candy Sort or Cup Color Stack have ads?
Both Candy Sort and Cup Color Stack show ads.
Which is updated more often, Candy Sort or Cup Color Stack?
Candy Sort ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cup Color Stack every 2 days. Most recently, Candy Sort was updated on September 24, 2026 and Cup Color Stack on October 6, 2026.

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