Comparison

Lucky Cat Puzzle vs Category Sort 3D

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

Head to head
About

Lucky Cat Puzzle

A sliding block puzzle game set in traditional Chinese imperial palaces. Guide a golden cat through intricate levels by sliding various cat pieces to clear a path to the exit. Achieve higher star ratings by completing levels with fewer steps.

Highlights
  • Sliding block puzzle gameplay
  • Traditional Chinese imperial palace theme
  • Guide a golden cat protagonist
  • Multiple palace layers with increasing difficulty
  • Star rating system based on steps
  • Includes immovable town stones and slide rail pieces
Features
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Welcome to Palace Cat Puzzle! This is a sliding block puzzle mobile game themed around traditional Chinese imperial palaces, inspired by the classic Huarong Dao puzzle. On the game board, the golden big cat is your protagonist. Slide various cat pieces in all directions to clear a path for the golden cat, and escort it to the golden exit at the bottom to clear the stage. Levels are scattered across multiple layers of palaces; the fewer steps you take, the higher your star rating. Each level also features immovable "town stones" and one-way sliding "slide rail" pieces, adding a deeper layer of strategy to the gameplay.

About

Category Sort 3D

Features
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Category Sort 3D is a satisfying sorting puzzle where everyday objects get mixed up — and only you can put them back in order. Drag and tap your way through colorful 3D scenes packed with fruits, vegetables, drinks, tools, makeup, clothes, and more. Each box belongs to one category. Your job? Sort every item into the right place before the clock hits zero. HOW TO PLAY • Tap items to send them to your staging bar, then place them in the matching category box • Drag items directly into the correct box for faster sorting • Clear every box and empty your staging bar to win • Unlock sealed boxes by finishing other categories first • Beat the timer as item mixes get trickier and more challenging FEATURES • 10 item categories — from kitchen tools to cosmetics and snacks • Staging bar strategy — manage limited slots and plan your moves • Magic Wand booster — auto-fix misplaced items in a flash • Freeze booster — pause the countdown when things get tight • Lucky Wheel — spin for diamonds, boosters, and bonus rewards • 7-day daily check-in — collect streak rewards every day • Guided tutorial for new players • Satisfying 3D visuals, smooth animations, and one-finger controls Whether you want a quick brain break or a relaxing organization challenge, Category Sort 3D delivers that "everything in its place" feeling every time you play. Download now and start sorting!

Screenshots

Lucky Cat Puzzle4 screens
Category Sort 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lucky Cat Puzzle at none against Category Sort 3D's shown. Category Sort 3D's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lucky Cat Puzzle ships an update monthly, Category Sort 3D fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lucky Cat Puzzle versus Category Sort 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLucky Cat PuzzleCategory Sort 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB207 MB
Age rating12+12+
Developer育生 周TVP STEEL JOINT STOCK COMPANY

In-app purchases

None

Lucky Cat Puzzle

No in-app purchases

None

Category Sort 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lucky Cat Puzzle free?
Lucky Cat Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Category Sort 3D free?
Category Sort 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lucky Cat Puzzle or Category Sort 3D have ads?
Category Sort 3D shows ads; Lucky Cat Puzzle does not.
Which is updated more often, Lucky Cat Puzzle or Category Sort 3D?
Lucky Cat Puzzle ships an update monthly, and Category Sort 3D fortnightly. Most recently, Lucky Cat Puzzle was updated on November 6, 2026 and Category Sort 3D on November 6, 2026.

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