The invention relates to an apparatus for sorting objects, comprising: gripping means (5) for operating a gripping of single objects conveyed on a conveyor line (1) located upstream, transferring the objects along a trajectory and depositing the objects (10) at predetermined temporary depositing points along the trajectory on a predisposed support structure (2); transfer means for removing on command the objects (10) from the support structure in order to transfer the objects to a station downstream. The gripping means (5) transfer the objects (10) along a trajectory which develops parallel to the support structure (2). Also provided are means for predefining the predetermined points of the trajectory and for enabling identification for a following collection.