# Word Category Now! vs Category Match

The clearest difference is update cadence: Word Category Now! at every 2 days against Category Match's every 2 months. Word Category Now! also leads on ratings volume (371 vs 4). Category Match's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Word Category Now! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Category Match sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Category Match holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Category Now! has 371 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Word Category Now! ships an update every 2 days, Category Match every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Word Category Now! | Category Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (371 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-category-now/id6783178553/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/category-match-sorting-game/id6785876635/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **371** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 427 MB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arrowise Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783779179) | [Tiny Kraken Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471296840) |

## What reviewers say

### Word Category Now!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-category-now/id6783178553)

Engage in a strategic word-sorting game that combines logic and vocabulary. Customize your experience with various card designs and backgrounds, and test your skills daily against players worldwide.

**Highlights:** Innovative gameplay blending Solitaire and category puzzles, Extensive customization options for cards and backgrounds, Daily challenges for continuous engagement, Global leaderboards for competitive play, Strategic, timer-free gameplay, Logic and vocabulary mastery

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Revive Pack1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Revive Pack2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coins Offer 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Offer 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |


### Category Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/category-match-sorting-game/id6785876635)

Engage in a relaxing puzzle game where you sort diverse items into their correct categories. Progress through challenging levels with unique layouts and limited moves, testing your logic and decision-making skills. Enjoy smooth interactions and satisfying matches with thousands of unique levels and themes.

**Highlights:** Sort diverse items into correct categories, Challenging layered tile layouts, Thousands of unique levels and themes, Offline play supported, Helpful tools: hints, shuffles, undos, Smooth controls and relaxing visuals

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Word Category Now! free?

Word Category Now! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Category Match free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Word Category Now! or Category Match?

Category Match is rated higher. Word Category Now! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 371 ratings, while Category Match averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Word Category Now! or Category Match have ads?

Both Word Category Now! and Category Match show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Word Category Now! or Category Match?

Word Category Now! ships an update every 2 days, and Category Match every 2 months. Most recently, Word Category Now! was updated on November 5, 2026 and Category Match on November 5, 2026.

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