# SHADE - A Daily Color Game — Mix colors, match the target

> Meditative color mixing puzzle game with daily challenges and progress tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Tsirakis.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shade-a-daily-color-game/id6757939671 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Tsirakis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867573080)
- Category: Games, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-01-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shade-a-daily-color-game/id6757939671/reviews.md

## What is SHADE?

Match the daily target color by mixing paint drops.

SHADE is a meditative color mixing puzzle. Tap paint wells to add drops and watch them blend together. Get as close as possible to the target color using your eye for color.

FEATURES
• New puzzle every day at midnight
• Three difficulty levels plus Expert Mode for color masters
• Expert Mode: memorize the target in 5 seconds, then mix from memory with a 30-second timer
• 30+ color palettes including unlockable Metallics, Neons, and Pastels
• Color Mastery tracker shows your strengths and weaknesses
• Practice mode to sharpen your skills
• Weekly recaps and milestone celebrations
• Unlock achievements as you play
• Share your results to Instagram Stories
• Track your stats and streaks
• Works offline
• No account required - progress saves automatically

Perfect for designers, artists, and anyone who loves color. How close can you get to the perfect mix?

## Key features

- Daily color puzzles
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Color mixing mechanics
- Color Mastery tracker
- Practice mode
- Unlockable color palettes
- Offline play

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shade-a-daily-color-game/id6757939671/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best New Game of 2026!

*2026-01-29*

This is the best game of the year! 🔥 It’s become part of my daily routine and is super fun and enjoyable to play and compare scores with friends and family 😀

### 5/5 — So cute and relaxing

*2026-01-21*

Feel like I’m sitting and painting and mixing away.. it’s relaxing and love that we can’t get addicted!

### 5/5 — Perfect and relaxing

*2026-01-19*

This is the best little game for relaxing and having some fun with colors!! 🌈 I love it 🔥✨

## Frequently asked questions about SHADE

### What is SHADE?

SHADE is a daily color mixing puzzle game where players match a target color by blending paint drops. It's designed to be a meditative experience for users who enjoy color and puzzles.

### How often is there a new puzzle in SHADE?

A new puzzle becomes available every day at midnight, ensuring a fresh challenge for players regularly.

### What are the difficulty levels in SHADE?

SHADE offers three standard difficulty levels, plus an Expert Mode for advanced players. Expert Mode requires memorizing the target color and mixing within a time limit.

### Does SHADE require an account to play?

No, SHADE does not require an account to play. Your progress is saved automatically, allowing you to jump right into the game.

### Can I play SHADE offline?

Yes, SHADE works offline, making it convenient to play anywhere without needing an internet connection.

### What devices does SHADE support?

SHADE is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, offering a consistent experience across Apple's mobile ecosystem.

### How is SHADE rated?

SHADE has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars based on 4 user ratings, indicating a highly positive reception from its players.

### Does SHADE have ads?

SHADE is ad-free, meaning you can enjoy the color mixing puzzles without any interruptions from advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-02-18

Holiday palettes are here!

SHADE now features special color palettes on holidays. On Valentine's Day, mix with Heart, Rose, and Blush. On Halloween, try your hand at Pumpkin, Shadow, and Slime. Each holiday brings a unique set of themed colors to mix with.

Holidays included: New Year's, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Cinco de Mayo, 4th of July, Halloween, Day of the Dead, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year's Eve.

### 1.9 — 2026-02-13

Bug fixes and stability improvements

- Fixed an issue where the submit button wasn't working after updating
- Fixed the Stats modal on smaller screens - Mastery tab now scrolls properly and the close button is always reachable
- Expert mode completion now saves correctly between sessions

### 1.8 — 2026-02-07

What's New in SHADE 1.8

Bug Fixes
Fixed a major bug that prevented users from being able to submit colors. Now everyone can submit and match colors!

Happy Super Bowl Weekend!

### 1.7 — 2026-02-06

13 new achievements to unlock across all rarities. Complete all 4 difficulties in a day for Clean Sweep. Score 95%+ on all four for the legendary Perfect Sweep. Mix with a single drop, save your drops, build streaks - there's something new to chase at every level.

What's New:

- 13 new achievements (35 total) across Common, Rare, Epic, and Legendary
- Expert Mode now locks the palette during the 5-second preview - no more sneaking in early drops
- Clean Sweep: complete all 4 difficulties in one day
- Perfect Sweep: 95%+ on all 4 in one day (Legendary)
- One Drop Wonder, Drop Saver, and more skill-based challenges
- Streak and milestone achievements at new thresholds
- Bug fixes and anti-cheat improvements

Think you can 100% the achievement board?

### 1.6 — 2026-02-05

Your Stats, But Better

We redesigned the Stats screen with larger cards, cleaner layout, and smooth tab switching. Stats and Mastery now stay the same size - no more awkward resizing when you tap between them.

Your #1 best score in Color Journey now has a subtle trophy badge, so you can spot your crowning achievement at a glance.

## More apps by Michael Tsirakis

- [Path - Memory Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/path-memory-game/id6758286530)
- [Parla: Live Translate](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parla-live-translate/id6758322666)

All apps by Michael Tsirakis: https://appshunter.io/developer/1867573080

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-04.*
