Comparison

Category Sort 3D vs Directional Arrow GridPro

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

Head to head
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!

About

Directional Arrow GridPro

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Unlock Every Arrow is an offline iPhone puzzle built around one idea: each arrow only moves the way it faces. Tap in the right order to clear the grid, match coloured gates, and stay ahead of Panic and the border trap. Earn stars and Clears, unlock arrow styles and grid themes in the Gallery, and replay your best runs—no account, no ads, and no in-app purchases. FEATURE ------- • 200-level campaign across five biomes with stars and unlock progression • Tap-to-dash gameplay—no dragging • Gates, terrain & weather—mud, springs, burrows, hay, fog, wind, rain, night • Border trap and Panic / lives pressure • Boosters: Remove, Shuffle, Flip (row flip with long-press) • Undo / rewind in-run; optional rewind after a loss • Daily puzzle and streak • Gallery—unlock arrow styles and grid themes with Clears • Dashboard, achievements, ghost replay, grid builder • Fully offline—progress saved on device HOW TO PLAY ----------- 1. Tap a top arrow—it dashes in its facing direction until it stops or exits. 2. Clear every arrow off the board through the correct gates to win. 3. Wrong gates and bumps raise Panic; the moving trap on the fence can cost lives. 4. Use Remove, Shuffle, or Flip when stuck. 5. Earn up to 3 stars and Clears; spend them in the Gallery and beat the daily puzzle. BENEFITS -------- • Easy to learn, hard to master • Play anywhere—no Wi‑Fi or sign-in • Fair experience—no ads or paywalls • Strong replay: campaign, daily, grid builder, unlocks, replays • Short portrait sessions with clear stats and achievements

Screenshots

Category Sort 3D4 screens
Directional Arrow GridPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Category Sort 3D at fortnightly against Directional Arrow GridPro's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Category Sort 3D ships an update fortnightly, Directional Arrow GridPro every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Category Sort 3D versus Directional Arrow GridPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCategory Sort 3DDirectional Arrow GridPro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB142 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTVP STEEL JOINT STOCK COMPANYArun Tiwari

In-app purchases

None

Category Sort 3D

No in-app purchases

None

Directional Arrow GridPro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Category Sort 3D free?
Category Sort 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Directional Arrow GridPro free?
Directional Arrow GridPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Category Sort 3D or Directional Arrow GridPro have ads?
Both Category Sort 3D and Directional Arrow GridPro show ads.
Which is updated more often, Category Sort 3D or Directional Arrow GridPro?
Category Sort 3D ships an update fortnightly, and Directional Arrow GridPro every 6 weeks. Most recently, Category Sort 3D was updated on November 10, 2026 and Directional Arrow GridPro on November 10, 2026.

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