Comparison

Potion Punch vs NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Potion Punch

Manage and grow a vibrant fantasy potion shop. Mix colorful potions, cook exotic snacks, and serve a variety of fantastical customers. Upgrade your shop across multiple locations to become the ultimate potion-maker.

Highlights
  • Color-based potion mixing
  • Cook exotic fantasy snacks
  • Serve diverse fantasy customers
  • Upgrade shop with furniture and equipment
  • 7 unique shop locations
  • Hundreds of upgrade options
Features
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Run and grow your own potion shop like an absolute boss in the most colorful time-management game ever! MIX COLORFUL POTIONS When we say colorful, we mean it quite literally. Through clever mixing and matching, master color theory and concoct potions that span the color spectrum! COOK EXOTIC SNACKS You won't find these dishes anywhere in the world! Stock up on tasty Geckos, Mandragora Roots, and Dragon Meat that are oh so yummy to the tummy! SERVE CRAZY CUSTOMERS What do Humans, Elves, Dwarves, Orcs, and Goblins have in common? They're all crazy for potions, that's what! Keep an eye out for self-important characters such as Mayor Polly T. Sean and Prospector Boar O'Mear. UPGRADE YOUR SHOP Set up shop in 7 unique locations across the land - from the cheery Starluck Village to the majestic Emberlion Kingdom! Get better equipment and pimp up your shop with furniture and decorations to keep weary travelers happy. Prioritize and customize according to your play style. BE THE ULTIMATE POTION-MAKER What are you waiting for? These potions won't make themselves! Play Potion Punch and have FUN for FREE today. FEATURES: • Color-based gameplay (loosely based on color theory) • An endless array of potion possibilities created through a combination of essences, gels, garnishes, and spell runes • A variety of customers of different races with different tastes • Special VIP customers and personalities • 7 unique locations • Hundreds of upgrades to choose from! • Hours of FUN! Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news. Twitter: @MonstronautsInc Facebook: http://facebook.com/monstronauts NOTES: • This game is free to play, but you can choose to pay real money for some items. You can disable in-app purchasing by adjusting your device settings • This game features advertisements

About

NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE

Engage in a dark, atmospheric match-3 puzzle adventure filled with ghosts and shadows. Clear levels, earn stars, and progress through a spooky single-player experience with replayable challenges. Enjoy eerie visuals and soundscapes designed for quick play sessions.

Highlights
  • Dark atmospheric match-3 gameplay
  • Hand-crafted spooky visual style
  • Ghost animations and eerie effects
  • Level-based progression
  • Star ratings and best scores
  • Game Center achievements and leaderboards
Features
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NIGHTSHAPES is a dark atmospheric match-3 puzzle game built around ghosts, shadows, and eerie puzzle boards. Match shapes, clear levels, earn stars, and move through a spooky single-player puzzle experience designed for quick sessions and replayable progression. Features: - Dark atmospheric match-3 gameplay - Hand-crafted spooky visual style - Ghost animations and eerie effects - Level-based progression - Star ratings and best scores - Music, sound effects, haptics, and reduced-motion settings - Game Center achievements and leaderboards - Optional rewarded ads for continues

Screenshots

Potion Punch4 screens
NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE at every 2 days against Potion Punch's every 3 months. NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%). Potion Punch's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Potion Punch sells 22 one-off in-app purchases and NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Potion Punch has 1.9K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Potion Punch's written reviews are positive against 100% of NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Potion Punch ships an update every 3 months, NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Potion Punch versus NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPotion PunchNIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.9K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.9K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB31 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMonstronautsChristopher Yarber

Customer experience

Potion Punch

All ratings1,880 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews1,085 reviews
Positive77.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative17.1%

NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Potion Punch

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game progress lost after restoring purchases
  • Customers not appearing in certain levels
  • Daily quest rewards not registering properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and locations to explore
  • Ability to listen to music while playing
  • Improved tutorial and guidance for new players
  • More frequent special guest appearances

NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

22 purchases

Potion Punch

One-time22
  • Handful of Coins$1.99
  • Handful of Gems$1.99
  • Iron Pot$3.99
Show 19 more
  • Pouch of Coins$4.99
  • Pouch of Gems$4.99
  • V-Day Loot$4.99
  • Steel Pot$4.99
  • Brass Pot$6.99
  • Easter Loot$9.99
  • Bag of Gems (50% off)$9.99
  • Anniversary Loot$9.99
  • Halloween Loot$9.99
  • Lunar New Year Loot$9.99
  • Day of the Dead Loot$9.99
  • Holiday Loot$14.99
  • Silver Pot$14.99
  • Bag of Coins$19.99
  • Bag of Gems$19.99
  • Gold Pot$24.99
  • Box of Coins$49.99
  • Box of Gems$49.99
  • Crate of Gems$99.99
7 purchases

NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE

One-time7
  • STARTER STASH$0.99
  • POISON CACHE$0.99
  • CANDLE RITES$1.99
Show 4 more
  • CRYPT TOOLS$2.99
  • REMOVE ADS$3.99
  • RAVEN BUNDLE$4.99
  • MOONLIT RELIQUARY$7.99

Questions

Is Potion Punch free?
Potion Punch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE free?
NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Potion Punch or NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE?
NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE is rated higher. Potion Punch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Potion Punch or NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE have ads?
Both Potion Punch and NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE show ads.
Which is updated more often, Potion Punch or NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE?
Potion Punch ships an update every 3 months, and NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE every 2 days. Most recently, Potion Punch was updated on October 26, 2026 and NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE on October 24, 2026.

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