Comparison

Shred Sort vs Category Match

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

Head to head
About

Shred Sort

Features
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Shred Sort is a color-sorting puzzle game with a satisfying twist: tap blocks to feed them into a shredder, then manage the flow of colorful fragments on a conveyor belt to fill all the matching rings. HOW TO PLAY - Tap a block to send it through the shredder - Fragments land on a moving conveyor belt - Guide fragments into their matching color rings - Fill every ring before the conveyor overflows FEATURES - Hundreds of levels with a smooth progression curve - Strategic obstacles: hidden blocks, tunnels, crates, and connected pieces - Bright 3D toy-factory visuals with satisfying animations and haptics - Offline play — no internet connection required - Quick sessions — play anywhere, any time ABOUT THE CHALLENGE Every level is a careful balance of speed and strategy. Feed blocks too fast and the conveyor overflows. Move too slow and you lose control of the flow. Mastering the shredder is the key to clearing every ring. A great fit for fans of Marble Sort, Toy Blast, and color puzzle games.

About

Category Match

A relaxing card puzzle game where you match cards by category to solve satisfying challenges. Organize colorful collections and train your brain with hundreds of unique levels.

Highlights
  • Unique category matching gameplay
  • Hundreds of handcrafted puzzles
  • Beautiful 3D cards with vibrant artwork
  • Relaxing card sorting mechanics
  • Dozens of fun categories
  • Brain-training puzzles
  • Offline support
Features
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Discover a fresh and relaxing twist on card puzzle games in Category Match: Solitaire. Match cards by category, organize colorful collections, and solve satisfying solitaire-inspired puzzles designed to challenge your brain while helping you unwind. Every level presents a new collection of beautifully illustrated cards. Your goal is simple: find matching categories, place cards in the correct order, clear the board, and complete each puzzle using smart strategy and careful planning. Easy to learn but increasingly challenging, Category Match: Solitaire offers endless fun for players of all ages. Whether you're matching animals, fruits, musical instruments, food, vehicles, school supplies, sports equipment, or many more exciting themes, every puzzle is designed to improve your observation, memory, and logical thinking skills. FEATURES • Unique category matching gameplay inspired by classic solitaire • Hundreds of handcrafted puzzles with increasing difficulty • Beautiful 3D cards with vibrant artwork and smooth animations • Relaxing gameplay with satisfying card sorting mechanics • Discover dozens of fun categories and colorful collections • Simple controls that anyone can learn in seconds • Brain-training puzzles that improve memory and focus • Helpful hints when you need extra assistance • Daily rewards and exciting challenges • Play anytime, anywhere with offline support • Smooth performance on both phones and tablets • Family-friendly gameplay suitable for all ages HOW TO PLAY • Tap and move cards to create matching categories. • Group similar items together using logical thinking. • Clear all cards to complete each level. • Plan your moves carefully to avoid getting stuck. • Use hints whenever you need a helping hand. • Complete challenging levels to unlock new categories and themes. EXPLORE EXCITING CATEGORIES Explore hundreds of beautifully illustrated cards across categories like Animals, Fruits, Food, Music, Vehicles, Sports, Nature, Tools, Toys, Space, and many more! WHY YOU'LL LOVE CATEGORY MATCH: SOLITAIRE If you enjoy relaxing card games, solitaire, sorting puzzles, matching games, brain teasers, logic challenges, or casual puzzle adventures, Category Match: Solitaire delivers the perfect combination of strategy, organization, and satisfying gameplay. With intuitive controls, polished visuals, rewarding progression, and hundreds of unique levels, every session offers a fun new challenge. Whether you have a few minutes to play or want to enjoy a longer puzzle-solving session, there's always another category waiting to be matched. Download Category Match: Solitaire today and experience a relaxing new way to sort, match, and master every category!

Screenshots

Shred Sort4 screens
Category Match4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shred Sort at none against Category Match's 10. Category Match's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Category Match sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Shred Sort asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Shred Sort versus Category Match: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShred SortCategory Match
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB116 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEmre YazarHardik Ponkiya

In-app purchases

None

Shred Sort

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Category Match

One-time10
  • 1000 Coin$0.99
  • Smart Offer$1.49
  • 2000 Coin$1.99
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  • 3500 Coin$2.99
  • Special Pack$4.99
  • 5000 Coin$4.99
  • 7000 Coin$5.99
  • 10000 Coin$8.99
  • Smart Pack$9.99
  • Great Pack$12.99

Questions

Is Shred Sort free?
Shred Sort is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Category Match free?
Category Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shred Sort or Category Match have ads?
Shred Sort shows ads; Category Match does not.

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