# 4our Dots vs Card Shuffle Sort

The clearest difference is rating: Card Shuffle Sort at 4.6 against 4our Dots's 3.4. Card Shuffle Sort also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 105) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). 4our Dots's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (59% vs 28%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 4our Dots sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Card Shuffle Sort sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Card Shuffle Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Card Shuffle Sort has 20K ratings behind it against 105, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of 4our Dots's written reviews are positive against 28% of Card Shuffle Sort's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

4our Dots ships an update every 5 weeks, Card Shuffle Sort every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 4our Dots | Card Shuffle Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4our-dots-dots-and-boxes/id988703397/reviews) | **[4.6 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-shuffle-sort/id1666903635/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 105 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | **59.3% of reviews** | 28.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 522 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [YunaSoft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/453184622) | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) |

## What reviewers say

### 4our Dots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4our-dots-dots-and-boxes/id988703397)

Connect dots to form squares and outscore your opponent in this classic strategy game. Earn coins by winning, which can be used to purchase decorative emblems or gain advantages like hints and extra turn time. Play against AI, friends, or players worldwide.

**Highlights:** Connect dots to form squares, Compete against AI, friends, or global players, Earn coins for winning matches, Purchase emblems for customization, Use coins for hints and increased turn time, Adjustable grid sizes

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 400 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 700 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1,500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Brain-challenging gameplay
- 💡 Classic game concept
- ⏳ Good time killer
- ✨ Nice graphics
- 🎮 Multiple game modes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Coins required for play
- 🚫 Free coins not received
- 🤖 Boring to play against robot
- ❌ Cannot play with friends
- ⏳ Time limit issues

**Reported bugs**

- Daily coins not appearing
- Free coins not working
- Cannot connect with online players
- Time limit not adjustable
- Player skipped after time limit

**Requested features**

- Fix daily free coin issue
- Add option to disable time limit
- Increase difficulty levels
- Allow diagonal dot connection
- Add different grid sizes


### Card Shuffle Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-shuffle-sort/id1666903635)

A smart color sorting puzzle game that challenges your organization and logic skills. Rearrange cards into colored order across increasingly difficult levels. Features power-ups and daily challenges for endless entertainment.

**Highlights:** Color-sorting puzzle levels, Increasing difficulty, Intuitive gameplay, Beautiful color palette, Power-ups and special abilities, Daily challenges and rewards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny of Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Magnet Powerups | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15 Magnet & Bomb Powerups | $1.99 | one-time |
| Progressive Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Challenge Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Progressive Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,500 Cards | $5.99 | one-time |
| Season Premium Track | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing and therapeutic gameplay
- 👍 Helps with ADHD and anxiety
- 🚀 Satisfying card sorting experience
- 👍 Offline play available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Unclear progression and unlock system
- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔍 Confusing card color differentiation

**Reported bugs**

- Level 73 in challenges is impossible to complete
- Purchased card slots and boosts not working as expected
- Daily/weekly challenges not tracking progress correctly

**Requested features**

- Add more card types and sorting challenges
- Improve progression system and rewards
- Provide better in-game explanations
- Optimize performance and reduce crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 4our Dots free?

4our Dots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Card Shuffle Sort free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 4our Dots or Card Shuffle Sort?

Card Shuffle Sort is rated higher. 4our Dots averages 3.4 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while Card Shuffle Sort averages 4.6 from 20K ratings.

### Do 4our Dots or Card Shuffle Sort have ads?

Card Shuffle Sort shows ads; 4our Dots does not.

### Which is updated more often, 4our Dots or Card Shuffle Sort?

4our Dots ships an update every 5 weeks, and Card Shuffle Sort every 2 weeks. Most recently, 4our Dots was updated on November 1, 2026 and Card Shuffle Sort on November 8, 2026.

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