# Sort or Explode! vs Nom Nom

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sort or Explode! at 100% against Nom Nom's 46%. Sort or Explode! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 33) and ads (none vs shown). Nom Nom's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months). On device support there is nothing between them.

Nom Nom is free to download; Sort or Explode! costs $0.99 up front. Nom Nom sells 33 one-off in-app purchases. Sort or Explode! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sort or Explode! ships an update every 5 months, Nom Nom every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sort or Explode! | Nom Nom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nom-nom-restaurant-game/id6737042439/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 45.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 3 MB | 564 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [M. de la Mata Sáez](https://appshunter.io/developer/414073156) | [Zero One Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774460695) |

## What reviewers say

### Sort or Explode!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-or-explode/id918948319)

A fast-paced puzzle game where players must quickly sort colored bombs into matching zones before they explode. It's easy to learn but challenging to master, testing reflexes and focus.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop bomb sorting, Color matching mechanic, Timed bomb explosions, High score chasing, Simple to learn, hard to master

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nom Nom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nom-nom-restaurant-game/id6737042439)

Build and manage a restaurant empire, starting from a food truck and expanding to a citywide culinary dynasty. Hire staff, cook delicious dishes, and uncover the dramatic stories of quirky citizens. Unlock unique restaurants and explore different city districts.

**Highlights:** Build a restaurant empire, Manage kitchens and hire staff, Unlock unique restaurant venues, Explore city districts, Discover customer stories and drama, Earn idle rewards through delivery

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

**In-app purchases (33)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Energy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Continue Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sale Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Market Grocery Bag | $1.99 | one-time |
| Entry Pack of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Booster Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Don't Skip the Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Candies Boosters Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Instant Boosters Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins on Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Energy | $2.99 | one-time |
| Restaurant Small Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Endless Rewards Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Survival Kit | $3.99 | one-time |
| Grand Opening Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold Vault Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Endless Rewards Big Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Survival Kit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Superpower Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Out of Boosters Deal | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gems Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Restaurant Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hero Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Offer | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Levels get stuck
- 🔍 Lack of progress beyond level 40
- 💤 Slow content updates

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to progress past level 7
- Levels 34 and 40 are unbeatable

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Improve level progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sort or Explode! free?

Sort or Explode! costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nom Nom free?

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

### Do Sort or Explode! or Nom Nom have ads?

Nom Nom shows ads; Sort or Explode! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sort or Explode! or Nom Nom?

Sort or Explode! ships an update every 5 months, and Nom Nom every 10 days. Most recently, Sort or Explode! was updated on October 9, 2026 and Nom Nom on October 17, 2026.

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