Comparison

Category Sort vs Hexloom

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

Head to head
About

Category Sort

Features
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Welcome to Category Sort: Cozy Shelf, a satisfying sorting puzzle filled with cute objects and relaxing challenges. Look carefully at each shelf, identify which items belong together, and organize them into the correct categories. Every level brings a new collection of objects to sort, from familiar everyday items to fun and surprising combinations. The rules are simple, but completing every shelf will put your observation and organization skills to the test. Plan your moves carefully, use helpful hints when you get stuck, and undo mistakes to find a better solution. FEATURES • Sort cute objects into matching categories • Clear shelves through simple and satisfying gameplay • Discover increasingly challenging puzzle levels • Use hints when you need a little help • Undo your previous move and try a new strategy • Collect coins and useful rewards • Claim daily rewards for coming back • Enjoy colorful visuals and a cozy atmosphere • Easy to learn and satisfying to master Whether you enjoy sorting games, matching puzzles, organizing challenges, or relaxing casual games, Category Sort: Cozy Shelf offers a satisfying way to exercise your brain and tidy up every shelf. Start sorting today and see if you can clear them all! Terms: https://ailuredress.com/category-sort/legal/terms.html Privacy https://ailuredress.com/category-sort/legal/privacy.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Email: support@ ailuredress.com

About

Hexloom

Features
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Place a stack. Match the colors. Watch the whole loom come alive. Hexloom turns a simple placement into a satisfying chain reaction. Matching top layers gather together, six clear a Rosette, and the colors beneath can set off another cascade. Read the layers, plan your next move, and make room for something brilliant. A LITTLE PUZZLE, EVERY DAY Today's Daily Loom is free. Everyone gets the same board and the same rules, with a fresh challenge at 00:00 UTC. Play your ranked attempt, compare scores, and keep your streak going. Practice is unranked. 96 PUZZLES TO UNRAVEL Explore eight Gallery wings, from your first clear to larger looms with Seals, Prisms, Fragile beds, Bridges, and directional Rails. Complete each puzzle, then return to match its par. FIND YOUR FLOW Keep weaving through fresh Flow boards. Preview the upcoming stacks, uncover new combinations, and build your best chain. MADE TO FEEL GOOD • Jewel-colored stacks, clear material symbols, and glowing cascades • Drag a piece or tap to select and place • Hints, undo, and a preview of matching layers • Adjustable animation speed, reduced effects, bold symbols, and color-vision palettes • No ads, paid boosters, or energy timers PLAY YOUR WAY The tutorial and today's Daily Loom are free. A one-time Full Game Unlock opens all 96 Gallery puzzles and unlimited Flow. StackForge Play Pass also unlocks Pro across StackForge games and One Good Thing. Choose monthly or annual; current prices appear before purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://stackforgestudios.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Category Sort3 screens
Hexloom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Category Sort at 13.0 against Hexloom's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Category Sort sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Hexloom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Category Sort versus Hexloom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCategory SortHexloom
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTianchang Hengliu Construction Machinery Leasing Co., Ltd.StackForge Studios

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Category Sort

One-time3
  • 1,000 coins$2.99
  • 2,000 coins$4.99
  • 5,000 coins$9.99
3 purchases

Hexloom

Subscriptions2
  • StackForge Play Pass Monthly$2.991 Month
  • StackForge Play Pass Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Hexloom Full Game Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Category Sort free?
Category Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hexloom free?
Hexloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Category Sort or Hexloom have ads?
Neither Category Sort nor Hexloom shows ads.

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