# Shift - Block Game — Relaxing block puzzle fun! > Block puzzle game with color matching, shifting mechanics, and increasing speed. (iPhone/iPad app by Travis Bogosian.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-block-game/id1634123005 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Travis Bogosian](https://appshunter.io/developer/962446243) - Category: Games, Puzzle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 20 MB - Languages: English, Chinese, Spanish - Released: 2023-01-27 - Data updated: 2026-07-05 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-block-game/id1634123005/reviews.md ## What is Shift? Drop blocks. Shift colors. Speed up. This new block-based puzzle game challenges you to group blocks together, while planning ahead to shift and adapt your stack to upcoming blocks and arrows. Create a group of five or more blocks and the group will clear and you'll earn points. Arrows attached to blocks will cause nearby blocks to change. Adapt your strategy to the constantly changing arrow effects, and the increasing speed of the game. Enjoy casually playing Shift while zoning out and enjoying its original sounds and soundtrack, or try to get a new high score in regular play or time trial modes. With beautiful animations and a relaxing pace, this is the perfect game for a long plane ride or an afternoon on the couch. It's free to play, and has plenty of unlockable achievements. Check back for more updates in the future! ## Key features - Block grouping by color - Shifting block mechanics - Increasing game speed - Arrow effect challenges - Original soundtrack - Unlockable achievements ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (7 of 7) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-block-game/id1634123005/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great twist on classic tetris *2023-11-20, version 1.2.1* Great game, I really enjoy the various twists on the shifting directions of each square, which requires you to stay focused. ### 5/5 — Excellent game! *2023-07-21, version 1.2.0* I randomly found this game while searching for a new game to play during work breaks. The developer did everything right here. I immediately paid the fair IAP to remove banner ads and support the developer. This is the best Tetris/match game I’ve ever played. It’s relaxing, but you do have to stretch your brain a bit, there is a challenge. It’s not frustrating though. I actually like it better than Tetris because only one square falls at a time, but you still have to think about placement because of the color-changing effects. Very clever. The design is gorgeous, very sophisticated, not childish, and the UI is smooth and intuitive. It’s also a small file size and good on battery, especially after removing ads. I also appreciate that progress is saved at all times, so you can play in small spurts and always make progress. I appreciate developers who make unique games and monetize them fairly. Thank you for doing such a great job with this. I highly recommend it. ### 5/5 — Rewarding chill fun *2023-05-17, version 1.2.0* Love playing this game when I’m commuting, it’s engaging and rewarding, I’m in the 110,000s on my high score!! Can’t wait til I get past 112,000 😪 ### 5/5 — Super fun!! *2023-03-26, version 1.1.0* The clever mechanics make for exciting and engaging gameplay. A solid mix of strategy and quick-thinking. Plus the in-game achievements are satisfying. Highly recommend! ### 5/5 — Fun Tetris like with a twist *2023-03-19, version 1.0.1* Excellent game, the idea of having the blocks change colors adds a lot of depth to a classic block building idea. Definitely recommend trying it out! ### 5/5 — Fun mind game! *2023-02-02, version 0.9* This game really makes you think outside the BLOCK… while keeping a relaxed mind. ### 5/5 — New Fav Game! *2023-01-27, version 0.9* Super fun & challenging! Love playing this on the train, before bed, on long flights (works in airplane mode!). Literally obsessed. Once I got used to the pattern of the blocks’ changing colors, I could totally chill while playing. Plus, it looks cool so I don’t feel weird playing on my commute. ## Frequently asked questions about Shift ### What is the main gameplay of Shift? Shift challenges you to group blocks of the same color together. Clearing groups earns points, while special arrow blocks alter nearby blocks, requiring strategic adaptation. ### Does Shift have ads? Yes, Shift contains advertisements. This allows the game to be free to play for all users. ### What game modes are available in Shift? Shift offers both a regular play mode for casual enjoyment and a time trial mode for those seeking a high-score challenge. ### Can I play Shift offline? The description does not specify offline play capabilities. However, its casual nature suggests it may be playable without a constant internet connection. ### What devices is Shift available on? Shift is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. ### How often is Shift updated? The latest version was released on August 21, 2023, and the developer plans for more updates in the future, indicating regular content additions. ### What is the age rating for Shift? Shift has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players. ### Are there in-app purchases in Shift? Yes, Shift has in-app purchases available, alongside unlockable achievements. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.2.1 — 2023-08-21 Minor fixes and improvements. ### 1.2.0 — 2023-04-20 Shift for all! Trouble with color differentiation in the game? Just want a little more flare? Check out the new "Show Shapes" option under Settings! Also, Shift now supports localization for Chinese and Spanish! ¡Share it with your closest friend in Oaxaca! ### 1.1.0 — 2023-03-25 Wow, where to begin? It feels like it's only been two weeks since the last update. You may have noticed that this is a jump from version 1.0.1 to 1.1.0, so what's so great about this version? Well. We've added the ability to resume your normal mode game! Can't finish playing? Felt like rage quitting the game halfway through? That's okay! Just tap "Play" and then "Continue Game" and you'll be right back where you left off! Time to get those 100,000+ scores. Also, maybe equally as important, you can. now swipe left and right on the How To Play steps to get to the next or previous step! This one goes out to Neil. And you may or may not have known that we posted about this game on the internet recently, and one kind user mentioned that the layout didn't look so great on the original iPhone SE. Well, worry no more kind internet friend! We've fixed the layout bugs on very small devices. What's that? You're actually using a very large device?? Well guess what. Now the game will scale up to fill your iPad! And this is the part you're never going to believe... we've fit all of this (along with some performance improvements and bug fixes) into a package that uses only 60% of the resources as it used to, and takes up 28% of the space as before! That means storing up to around 25 more photos on your phone with Shift installed! Maybe it's time to start taking some selfies while playing Shift? ### 1.0.1 — 2023-03-14 Bugs have been fixes, code has been optimized! But really though, drop tiles just a little bit faster now (this one goes out to Dave, thanks Dave).  Also, now you'll enjoy a beautiful How To Play screen the first time you start a game! Sorry if you already know how to play, but maybe you thought you knew and really didn't?  Plus, ever so slightly shinier particles on all of your tiles! And (probably most exciting) no more pesky vibration settings on devices that don't support vibrations! So now you don't have to feel bad that your iPad doesn't come with haptics. Much better. Enjoy! ### 1.0.0 — 2023-02-22 Everything is better, faster, stronger, and more fun in this version! Plus, with a one-time purchase you can now remove ads! Also, having trouble getting the basics? Check out the new and improved How To Play screen to get up to speed! ## Apps similar to Shift | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Color Surge](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-surge/id1613133425) | — | Free | Games | | [Pachoink! 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