# Creatures Match vs Bloom Sort

The clearest difference is rating: Bloom Sort at 4.5 against Creatures Match's 2.7. Bloom Sort also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 3). Creatures Match's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Creatures Match sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bloom Sort sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bloom Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bloom Sort has 2.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Creatures Match's written reviews are positive against 16% of Bloom Sort's.

Creatures Match ships an update every 2 months, Bloom Sort every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Creatures Match | Bloom Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creatures-match-3-blast/id701059683/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom-sort/id6472342841/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **16.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 345 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Victor Bovio](https://appshunter.io/developer/327627515) | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) |

## What reviewers say

### Creatures Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creatures-match-3-blast/id701059683)

A strategic match-3 puzzle game where you connect three or more of the same creatures. Collect magic runes to create powerful combos and overcome challenging levels. Offers multiple difficulty settings for a customizable experience.

**Highlights:** Strategic Match 3 gameplay, Retina Graphics, Great Music and Sound Effects, Numerous Levels, Magic Rune Combos, 3 Difficulty Settings, Resume Progress

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Bloom Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom-sort/id6472342841)

Engage in a relaxing merge sorting puzzle game set in a flower shop. Merge petals to create beautiful flowers, collect rewards, and unlock new blooms. Enjoy calming music and train your brain with this addictive puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Merge six similar petals to form a flower, Unlock new flowers, Collect coins and bonuses, Explore colorful flowers, Use numerous boosters, Tap on butterflies for rewards

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins 1000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Discounted Remove Ads 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offer 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skip Its Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cards Pack Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skip Its 30 | $5.49 | one-time |
| Bloom Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coins 5000 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Skip Its 100 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Skip Its Special Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coins 25000 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Master Offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Cards Pack Master Offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Cards Pack Super Offer | $49.99 | one-time |
| Skip Its Mega Offer | $69.99 | one-time |
| Cards Pack Mega Offer | $69.99 | one-time |
| Skip Its Giant Offer | $99.99 | one-time |
| Cards Pack Giant Offer | $99.99 | one-time |
| Skip Its Legendary Offer | $199.99 | one-time |
| Cards Pack Legendary Offer | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Lovely visuals and animations
- 🧠 Engaging and challenging gameplay
- 🕰 Relaxing and zen-like experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Excessive and disruptive ads
- 💰 Expensive ad removal option
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🤯 Confusing level progression and mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased ad removal not working as expected
- Game progress and purchases not carrying over after reinstall

**Requested features**

- Ability to save progress and sync across devices
- More lenient and rewarding level progression
- Reduced ad frequency or optional ad-free mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Creatures Match free?

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

### Is Bloom Sort free?

Bloom Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Creatures Match or Bloom Sort?

Bloom Sort is rated higher. Creatures Match averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Bloom Sort averages 4.5 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Creatures Match or Bloom Sort have ads?

Both Creatures Match and Bloom Sort show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Creatures Match or Bloom Sort?

Creatures Match ships an update every 2 months, and Bloom Sort every 4 days. Most recently, Creatures Match was updated on September 22, 2026 and Bloom Sort on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*