Poly Rules! vs Infinite Shells
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Poly Rules!
A challenging sorting game where the rules dynamically change as you progress. It offers increasingly complex scenarios to test your cognitive abilities. Researchers can inquire about using the game for studies.
- Dynamic rule changes
- Increasingly complex scenarios
- Cognitive benefit focus
- Research support available
- Log storage and analytics (coming soon)
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PolyRules is a challenging sorting game where the rules change as you play. As you progress through the game you will encounter increasingly more complicated scenarios that challenge you in ways you can't imagine. The current release is our first prototype and we will update the game semi-frequently as we move towards a design that features tried and true game design to facilitate the cognitive benefits this game aids to provide. Researchers who are interested in using this game for their own studies please reach out to us to us through our support page for more information on how to best use this App. We have several ways to support you including a central server to store logs and automatic analytics which will be implemented in the coming weeks.
Infinite Shells
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Infinite Shells is a fast-paced shell and pearl shuffling game that tests your focus, memory, and reflexes. Watch closely as a pearl is hidden beneath one shell — then the shells begin to shuffle. Can you keep track? Tap the shell hiding the pearl to score points and advance through increasingly challenging stages. FEATURES Classic Mode — 10 second timer, progressive difficulty, up to 7 shells Hardcore Mode — 3 second timer, streak multipliers, speed bonuses Dynamic themes that change every 10 rounds 4 powerful lifelines — Slow Motion, Shield, 50/50, and Reveal Local and Global leaderboards via Game Center Continue playing after Game Over with ad-powered continues Full iPad support — optimized for all iPad sizes Subtle level indicator keeps you aware of your progress mid-game
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Poly Rules! at none against Infinite Shells's shown. Poly Rules! also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Poly Rules! ships an update monthly, Infinite Shells every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 8, 2026.
| Parameter | Poly Rules! | Infinite Shells |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Northeastern University Information Services | Ranjel Pineda |
In-app purchases
Poly Rules!
No in-app purchases
Infinite Shells
No in-app purchases
Questions
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