Comparison

Lure vs Shishke Bob

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

Head to head
About

Lure

This game challenges players to outsmart AI opponents by luring them into traps. It combines classic arcade simplicity with modern design, offering a progressive learning curve and a NewGame+ mode for advanced players. Accessibility features and a dynamic soundtrack enhance the experience.

Highlights
  • Simple, mastery-focused controls
  • Lure enemies into traps
  • Progressive mechanic introduction
  • NewGame+ with time challenges
  • Multiple accessibility options
  • Dynamic soundtrack
Features
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Lure is a game about movement. Designed for people who love the crisp simplicity of arcade games combined with modern design principles. It is a game with very simple controls, that take time to master. You will lure your enemies into traps in no time, mastering new mechanics as they are gradually introduced will take time. After completing the game, challenge yourself further with NewGame+ where you replay previous levels under a time constraint to get the highest ratings. At Uprooted Software we believe in increasing accessibility. Lure has multiple accessibility features such as altering game speed, audio volumes, visual styles and controlling input areas. We aim to make the game as comfortable to play as possible, because your enjoyment is paramount. Lure features music by Melodrive Inc. They have handcrafted layers of music that blend seamlessly with the game state, delivering a dynamic soundscape for your play-through. Lure - Retro Arcade Puzzler has a one-time purchase to unlock the rest of the game after the free demo.

About

Shishke Bob

Embark on a culinary adventure across the cosmos, skewer exotic ingredients, and fulfill unique orders. This match-three game challenges you to create the wildest shish kebabs while competing with friends and other players.

Highlights
  • Cosmic shish kebab creation
  • Match-three gameplay
  • Diverse and wacky ingredients
  • Global leaderboards
  • Engaging challenges
  • Power-ups and obstacles
Features
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Guess: how many different shish kebabs could possibly exist? That answer, according to Shishke Bob and his out-of-this-world expertise, is about to make your jaw drop! Many moons ago, Shishke Bob left home to go on the adventure of a lifetime, and he's not coming back until he has tasted every last shish kebab this world has to offer! Don't worry, he still sends his mother postcards from all the exciting places he goes: America, Italy, Japan, Turkey, Mars?! Even on this fascinating quest for shish kebab, there are times when he fears nothing will rid the taste of loneliness from his mouth— but that's where you come in, kiddo! Skewer ingredients on a shish, fulfill orders, watch stuff go “boom”, and make other chefs jealous! Tomatoes, onions, meats, peppers, salmons, hamburger buns, snails, jellybeans and other whacky ingredients are just waiting to be a part of your kebabs! Brace yourself: you've just found one of the wildest match-three games in the universe! THE SHISH IS CALLING FOR YOU! As you travel every corner of the cosmos, you'll face various obstacles, find unique power-ups, taste sweet victories and defeats, and realize the true power of shish kebab! WHO RULES THE GRILL? YOU DECIDE! Connect with friends and other players to brawl your way to the top of the Leaderboards! Or, take on a myriad of engaging challenges to take home the trophies! AND THE BEST PART? IT'S FREE TO PLAY! That's right. The world of shish kebab is waiting for YOU! DON'T FORGET TO FOLLOW US Instagram: @blay.games | @megamientertainment Twitter: @BlayGames_ Facebook: @blaygamespage

Screenshots

Lure3 screens
Shishke Bob4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lure at none against Shishke Bob's shown. Lure also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0). Shishke Bob's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. Lure sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shishke Bob sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lure holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Lure's written reviews are positive against 76% of Shishke Bob's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lure ships an update every 2 months, Shishke Bob weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lure versus Shishke Bob: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLureShishke Bob
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews76.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB211 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUprooted Software Inc.Blay Games

Customer experience

Lure

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%

Shishke Bob

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Lure

One-time1
  • Lure - Complete$0.99
9 purchases

Shishke Bob

One-time9
  • Special Offer2 variants$0.99
  • Special Offer$1.99
  • Special Offer$2.99
Show 6 more
  • Special Offer$3.99
  • Valuable Pack$4.99
  • Special Offer$4.99
  • Special Offer$9.99
  • Valuable Pack$74.99
  • Mega Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Lure free?
Lure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shishke Bob free?
Shishke Bob is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lure or Shishke Bob?
Lure is rated higher. Lure averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Shishke Bob averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Lure or Shishke Bob have ads?
Shishke Bob shows ads; Lure does not.
Which is updated more often, Lure or Shishke Bob?
Lure ships an update every 2 months, and Shishke Bob weekly. Most recently, Lure was updated on November 2, 2026 and Shishke Bob on November 3, 2026.

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