Shatterbrain vs PUMPKIN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shatterbrain
Engage in challenging physics puzzles by drawing shapes to find solutions. Discover multiple ways to solve each level and compete on leaderboards for the best performance. This game is designed for those who enjoy brain teasers and applying physics principles.
- Dozens of physics puzzles
- Multiple solutions per puzzle
- Leaderboard competition
- Draw shapes to solve
- Challenging gameplay
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Draw shapes to solve challenging physics puzzles. From the creator of the #1 hit puzzle game, Brain It On! ◆ Dozens of brain busting physics puzzles, with more being added all the time ◆ Multiple ways to solve each puzzle, can you find the best solution? ◆ Compete on the leaderboards for the fastest time or best solution If you enjoy brain games, have a knack for following the laws of physics, and enjoy making things shatter, then this puzzle game is for you. It's easy to learn but hard to master and will get you thinking outside the box in no time! Draw a dot, draw a line, draw whatever you need to solve the puzzle and shatter the shapes. If you like Shatterbrain, please rate it and leave a comment. Your support is greatly appreciated. If you don't like something, please email me at support@orbitalnine.com. I want to hear your feedback and comments so I can improve Shatterbrain and turn it into a hit. You can find me on Twitter at @orbitalnine, or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/shatterbrain, or my website: http://orbitalnine.com I hope you enjoy Shatterbrain!
PUMPKIN
A family-friendly puzzle game where you merge vegetables to grow a magnificent pumpkin. Enjoy simple yet addictive gameplay, discover over 11 types of vegetables, and relax in a tranquil garden atmosphere with regular content updates.
- Simple yet addictive gameplay
- Endless merging fun
- Over 11 vegetable types
- Engaging garden progression
- Relaxing and rewarding experience
- Regular content updates
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Get ready to dive into a world where gardening meets fun in an addictive, family-friendly puzzle game. PUMPKIN is not just a game; it's a captivating journey through a magical garden where every tap brings joy, and every merge leads to delightful surprises. Simple Yet Addictive Gameplay: Easy to learn, yet challenging to master. Perfect for casual gamers and puzzle enthusiasts alike. Endless Merging Fun: Over 11 types of vegetables to discover and merge, each with unique characteristics. Engaging Progression: Watch your garden evolve as you merge your way towards the grand prize – a magnificent pumpkin! Relaxing and Rewarding: No timers or stressful challenges. Merge at your own pace and enjoy the tranquil garden atmosphere. Regular Updates: Fresh content and new vegetables added regularly to keep your garden experience exciting. Start your merging adventure! Can you grow the biggest pumpkin in the patch? Why settle for just watermelon slices when you can have the whole veggie patch with PUMPKIN Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PUMPKIN at every 9 days against Shatterbrain's every 11 months. PUMPKIN also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (94% vs 86%). Shatterbrain's advantage is ratings volume (436 vs 34). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Shatterbrain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PUMPKIN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PUMPKIN holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shatterbrain has 436 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Shatterbrain's written reviews are positive against 94% of PUMPKIN's.
Shatterbrain ships an update every 11 months, PUMPKIN every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shatterbrain | PUMPKIN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (436 ratings) | 4.9 (34 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 86.0% of reviews | 94.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 436 — better | 34 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Orbital Nine Games Inc | FATCAT GAMES LLC |
Customer experience
Shatterbrain
PUMPKIN
Bugs and requests
Shatterbrain
Reported bugs
2 issues- Freezing or crashing on certain levels
- Issues with drawing/controls not registering properly
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and content updates
- Ability to skip levels without 3 stars
- Customizable hint/solution system
PUMPKIN
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shatterbrain
- Full Game$1.99
PUMPKIN
- Monthly Premium Access$14.991 Month
- Yearly Premium Access$149.991 Year
- Banana Power Up x5$14.99
- Avocado Power Up x5$14.99
