Comparison

Category Sort vs Category Topic

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

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About

Category Sort

A relaxing puzzle game that combines solitaire mechanics with category sorting. Unlock layers of tiles, match items to a target category, and clear the board. Offers over 2,000 levels and daily challenges for brain training.

Highlights
  • Innovative category-sorting gameplay
  • Over 2,000 hand-crafted levels
  • 100% offline play
  • Relaxing, no-timer gameplay
  • Daily challenges and rewards
  • Helpful boosters (Hint, Undo, Shuffle)
Features
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Category Sort: Tile Solitaire brings a refreshing twist to classic puzzle games by seamlessly combining timeless solitaire mechanics with satisfying category-sorting gameplay. It is the perfect cozy puzzle to unwind, sharpen your logic, and boost your daily focus! Each stage presents a clever puzzle with multi-layered tiles. Your goal is to unlock the layers, find the items that match the target category shown at the top, and clear the board. HOW TO PLAY * Check the target category displayed at the top of the screen. * Tap the matching tiles to collect and sort them. * Think ahead: Upper tiles lock the lower layers, and moves are limited. * Clear all tiles from the board to complete the stage and unlock new challenges. KEY FEATURES Innovative & Engaging Gameplay * An intuitive fusion of Solitaire, Mahjong, and category matching that is easy to pick up and hard to put down. * Over 2,000+ hand-crafted levels with progressive difficulty to keep your brain sharp. 100% Offline & Free to Play * No Wi-Fi or mobile data needed - play anywhere, anytime. * Smooth, battery-optimized performance across all iPhone and iPad models. Relaxing & Stress-Free * No countdown timers, no rush - play completely at your own pace. * Crisp visuals, fluid animations, and soothing background music for a cozy, ASMR-like experience. Daily Challenges & Powerful Boosters * Complete daily sorting challenges to earn free rewards. * Handy tools: Hint, Undo, and Shuffle to help you navigate tricky boards with ease. Personal Stats & Progress * Track your sorting milestones and brain-training streaks with detailed stats. Download Category Sort: Tile Solitaire today to experience the perfect balance of challenge and relaxation!

About

Category Topic

Engage in a relaxing tile-sorting puzzle game inspired by mahjong. Match cute tiles to their correct categories across a vast array of topics. Progress through challenging levels that test your planning and observation skills.

Highlights
  • Mahjong-inspired tile sorting gameplay
  • Diverse topics and categories
  • Hundreds of brain-training levels
  • Cute and colorful tile designs
  • Helpful boosters
  • Satisfying animations
Features
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Mahjong Topics: Category Sort is the cozy sort game where you sort cute tiles by category! Explore a colorful assortment of topics and categories, sort it into the right group, and become the ultimate sorter. Love mahjong and sort games? Start sorting now! Every tile belongs to a topic — animals, food, holidays, jobs, sports, vehicles, fantasy characters, and more. Look carefully, think ahead, and sort each mahjong tile into the matching category to clear the board one group at a time. It's a fresh mix of mahjong-style matching, category sorting, and brain-teasing puzzle fun. As you progress, the puzzles get trickier with new categories, limited spaces, and clever tile arrangements. If you can see a tile and instantly sort it where it belongs, the satisfying assortment of levels will keep you hooked. How To Play Tap a tile and sort it into the matching topic slot Group every tile in the same category to clear it Use empty spaces wisely to uncover hidden tiles Plan each move and sort smart before you run out of moves Clear all the categories to win the level! Features Relaxing mahjong-inspired tile sorting gameplay A huge assortment of topics, themes, and categories to master Hundreds of brain-training levels for every puzzle lover Cute, colorful tile designs and smooth, satisfying animations Helpful boosters to sort it out during tricky moments Become the fastest tile sorter with sharp eyes and smart planning Perfect for quick breaks or long, relaxing sort games sessions If you enjoy mahjong games, tile-matching games, sorting puzzles, or relaxing brain games, Mahjong Topics: Category Sort is made for you. Sort the tiles, match the topics, and become the #1 sorter in town. See a tile, sort it, and clear every category! Whether you're a casual player or a hardcore puzzle fan, this is one of the most satisfying sort games out there. Grab a colorful assortment of topics, train your brain, and start sorting today — download Mahjong Topics: Category Sort now!

Screenshots

Category Sort4 screens
Category Topic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Category Topic at 43 against Category Sort's 1. Category Sort's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Sort sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Category Topic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Category Sort against 5.0 for Category Topic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Category Topic has 43 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Category Sort ships an update every 4 days, Category Topic every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Category Sort versus Category Topic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCategory SortCategory Topic
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (43 ratings)
Number of ratings143 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size377 MB358 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperOnechain Tech.SAMZU LIMITED

Customer experience

Category Sort

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Category Topic

All ratings43 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Category Sort

One-time7
  • Amount Of Coins$0.99
  • Handful Of Coins$2.99
  • Pile Of Coins$5.99
Show 4 more
  • No Ads Pack$7.99
  • Sack Of Coins$9.99
  • Chest Of Coins$19.99
  • Vault Of Coins$29.99
10 purchases

Category Topic

One-time10
  • Coin Pack 1$1.99
  • Coin Pack 2$7.99
  • Mini Bundle$9.99
Show 7 more
  • No Ads Bundle$14.99
  • Coin Pack 3$14.99
  • Mega Bundle$19.99
  • Ultra Bundle$29.99
  • Coin Pack 4$29.99
  • Coin Pack 5$54.99
  • Coin Pack 6$99.99

Questions

Is Category Sort free?
Category Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Category Topic free?
Category Topic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Category Sort or Category Topic?
Category Sort and Category Topic are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 43 ratings respectively.
Do Category Sort or Category Topic have ads?
Both Category Sort and Category Topic show ads.
Which is updated more often, Category Sort or Category Topic?
Category Sort ships an update every 4 days, and Category Topic every 9 days. Most recently, Category Sort was updated on September 29, 2026 and Category Topic on September 30, 2026.

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