Mega Shades vs Polyforge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mega Shades
Strategically place falling blocks into columns to merge them by color. Complete rows of the same color to clear them and prevent columns from reaching the top. Experience increasingly rapid gameplay that tests your reflexes and planning skills.
- Block placement and merging
- Row clearing mechanics
- Increasingly fast gameplay
- Color-based merging
- Tap to change destination
- Drag to accelerate blocks
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Place the bricks in columns so they can merge into bigger ones. Full rows of the same colors will fuse together. The trick is, it looks simple, but it gets crazy fast in no time! How to play: - Blocks will fall down and pile up. - Click on any column to change the block destination. - Drag down to accelerate the block. - If a block falls into another block of the same color it will merge creating a darker block. - If a row of blocks of the same color is formed, it will be cleared. - The game is over if any column reaches the top limit. The game has been designed to perfection, taking care of every single detail. Enjoy Mega Shades!
Polyforge
Create unique crystals by striking their sides in a specific sequence. Experience a blend of engaging gameplay, beautiful visuals, and calming soundscapes. Compete globally for the highest achieved level.
- Forge new shapes
- Strike all sides
- Avoid striking same side twice
- Simple visuals
- Serene sound design
- Global leaderboards
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Forge amazing crystals in a symphony of shapes, sound and color ◉ Forge new shapes by striking all the sides ◉ Don't strike the same side twice ◉ Simple & Beautiful visuals ◉ Atmospheric & Serene sound design ◉ Compete for the highest level in the world
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Polyforge at 94% against Mega Shades's 25%. Polyforge also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (930 vs 84). Mega Shades's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 28 months). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Polyforge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mega Shades asks for nothing beyond the download.
Polyforge holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Polyforge has 930 ratings behind it against 84, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Mega Shades's written reviews are positive against 94% of Polyforge's.
Mega Shades ships an update every 6 months, Polyforge every 28 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.
| Parameter | Mega Shades | Polyforge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (84 ratings) | 4.7 (930 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 93.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 84 | 930 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 28 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marstin Limited | ImpactBlue Studios Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
Mega Shades
Polyforge
Bugs and requests
Mega Shades
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Polyforge
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional freezing or crashing
- Issues with ad playback
Requested features
3 requests- More diverse shapes and patterns
- Difficulty settings or modes
- Ability to customize color schemes
In-app purchases
Mega Shades
No in-app purchases
Polyforge
- Remove Ads$0.99
