# Planetshine — A cozy planet of logic puzzles

> Logic puzzle game to illuminate a planet and discover its wildlife. (iPhone/iPad app by Wei-Yu Tsai.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planetshine/id6819929391 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Wei-Yu Tsai](https://appshunter.io/developer/6819929393)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Family, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-23
- Data updated: 2026-10-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases

## What is Planetshine?

A little planet lies waiting in the dark. Bring it into the light piece by piece with clear thinking, and watch its animals move in.

Planetshine is a hex-nonogram: every puzzle is a patch of ground, every clue a line of numbers, and every answer can be worked out — never guessed. The first survey teaches you as you play. Then the planet is yours.

WHAT YOU DO
- Survey each area of the planet. Each survey is one puzzle; solve it and that ground comes into the light.
- Animals move in as the ground appears: foxes, otters, snow leopards, fennec foxes, sixty-four kinds across many planets.
- Wake the camps between areas and build there: a lighthouse, a windmill, a treehouse, an observatory. Each brings a friend.
- Light the night stars with the hardest surveys, finish a constellation, and a legend comes to live on your planet.
- One small puzzle a day on the Almanac planet, the same for everyone. Play it gently, or the hard way under cloud.
- Finish a planet and set off for the next: islands, jungles, frozen seas, deserts, blossom and maple worlds.

HOW IT FEELS
- Pure logic. The game never asks you to guess, and a hint always shows you why.
- No timers, no lives, no counting what you missed. Hints wait until you pause; they never jump in.
- Stars for solving well, sunlight for solving beautifully. Never money.
- Claire, the explorer who was here before you, leaves notes under the signposts.
- A tune of its own, composed for the game: lively by day, quiet in the evening, or off.
- The planet dresses for the season: Halloween, Thanksgiving, the winter lights, the Lunar New Year.

FOR THE FAMILY
- Seventeen languages: English, 繁體中文, 简体中文, 日本語, 한국어, Español, Português, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Русский, Polski, Nederlands, Türkçe, ไทย, Tiếng Việt, Bahasa Indonesia.
- Readable at any age: big clear numbers, warm colours, nothing that flashes.
- Plays offline. No account, no sign-in, no personal data.

THE EXPLORER'S PASS
One purchase, not a subscription: Excursions (any board, any time: runs of five with medals, your best times, a code to share any board with a friend), unlimited hints, three more board looks, a name for your planet, a lantern, aurora nights and the whole Almanac. The whole story is playable without it.

## Key features

- Hex-nonogram logic puzzles
- Discover and populate with animals
- Build structures and awaken camps
- Seasonal themes and decorations
- Daily puzzles on Almanac planet
- Unlock new planets and stories
- Offline play

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Explorer's Pass | $5.99 | one-time |


## Is Planetshine safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Planetshine.

## Is Planetshine legit?

Planetshine has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Planetshine is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about Planetshine

### What kind of puzzles does Planetshine feature?

Planetshine features hex-nonogram puzzles, where each puzzle is a patch of ground and clues are lines of numbers. The game guarantees that every puzzle can be worked out logically, with no guessing required.

### Does Planetshine have timers or lives?

No, Planetshine is designed to be a relaxing experience without timers, lives, or penalties for mistakes. Hints are available and only appear when you pause, never interrupting your gameplay.

### Can I play Planetshine offline?

Yes, Planetshine can be played offline. It does not require an account, sign-in, or the collection of any personal data, making it accessible anywhere.

### What is the Explorer's Pass in Planetshine?

The Explorer's Pass is a one-time purchase that offers additional features like unlimited hints, extra board looks, and the ability to share boards. The entire story is playable without purchasing the pass.

### How often is Planetshine updated?

Planetshine was last updated on October 24, 2026, with version 1.3.0. The release date was October 23, 2026, suggesting frequent updates are likely.

### Is Planetshine suitable for children?

Yes, Planetshine is rated for ages 4+ and is designed to be readable at any age with big clear numbers and warm colors. It is also available in 17 languages.

### Does Planetshine have ads?

No, Planetshine does not contain advertisements. The game is free to play and offers optional in-app purchases.

### What makes Planetshine's soundtrack unique?

Planetshine features a unique soundtrack composed specifically for the game. The music adapts to the time of day, being lively by day and quiet in the evening, and can also be turned off.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.3.0 — 2026-10-24

No release notes.

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