# Potion Punch vs NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Potion Punch | NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potion-punch/id1059695084/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightshapes-by-nightshape/id6785360072/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 77.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 167 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Monstronauts](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059695083) | [Christopher Yarber](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778469976) |

## What reviewers say

### Potion Punch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potion-punch/id1059695084)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Iron Pot | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| V-Day Loot | $4.99 | one-time |
| Steel Pot | $4.99 | one-time |
| Brass Pot | $6.99 | one-time |
| Easter Loot | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems (50% off) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Anniversary Loot | $9.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Loot | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lunar New Year Loot | $9.99 | one-time |
| Day of the Dead Loot | $9.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Loot | $14.99 | one-time |
| Silver Pot | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pot | $24.99 | one-time |
| Box of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| Box of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great for all ages
- 👍 Colorful and appealing graphics
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 👍 Challenging but not overly difficult

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Difficulty tracking tips and orders
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔒 In-app purchase issues with failed transactions

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightshapes-by-nightshape/id6785360072)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STARTER STASH | $0.99 | one-time |
| POISON CACHE | $0.99 | one-time |
| CANDLE RITES | $1.99 | one-time |
| CRYPT TOOLS | $2.99 | one-time |
| REMOVE ADS | $3.99 | one-time |
| RAVEN BUNDLE | $4.99 | one-time |
| MOONLIT RELIQUARY | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*