# Shift Shaft vs Troll Patrol

The clearest difference is price: Troll Patrol at Free against Shift Shaft's $2.99. Troll Patrol also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Shift Shaft's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Troll Patrol is free to download; Shift Shaft costs $2.99 up front. Troll Patrol sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shift Shaft asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shift Shaft holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 143 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Shift Shaft's written reviews are positive against 73% of Troll Patrol's.

Shift Shaft ships an update fortnightly, Troll Patrol every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Shaft | Troll Patrol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-shaft/id1387207777/reviews)** | [4.6 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/troll-patrol/id1394832108/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **143** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 73.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 34 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [William Katz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387207776) | [Philippe Schober](https://appshunter.io/developer/1394832107) |

## What reviewers say

### Shift Shaft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-shaft/id1387207777)

This puzzle game challenges players to match three or more rocks by rotating the entire game board. Upgrade your character's stats and unlock items as you explore an underground world and battle unique enemies. Enjoy an uninterrupted gaming experience with no ads or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Rotate the game board, Match 3 or more rocks, Upgrade player stats, Unlock over 30 items, Battle 5 unique enemies, Explore underground world

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative rotate screen mechanic
- 👍 Easy to learn, hard to master
- 💎 Rare hidden gem
- 🧠 Clever and entertaining design
- ✨ Adds a breath of fresh air

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Graphics could be less pixelated
- 🤔 Difficult to pick up strategies
- ⏳ Mid-run save feature missing

**Requested features**

- Non-pixelated graphics
- Mid-run save option


### Troll Patrol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/troll-patrol/id1394832108)

Defend your troll den from invading villagers and heroes in this unique puzzle RPG. Match tiles to attack enemies, heal yourself with potions, and strengthen your defenses. Protect your home and family from relentless waves of attackers.

**Highlights:** Tile-matching combat, RPG progression, Enemy and weapon variety, Skill and powerup system, Cave upgrades, Quests and events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Game | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift Shaft free?

Shift Shaft costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Troll Patrol free?

Troll Patrol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shift Shaft or Troll Patrol?

Shift Shaft is rated higher. Shift Shaft averages 4.9 out of 5 from 143 ratings, while Troll Patrol averages 4.6 from 48 ratings.

### Do Shift Shaft or Troll Patrol have ads?

Neither Shift Shaft nor Troll Patrol shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shift Shaft or Troll Patrol?

Shift Shaft ships an update fortnightly, and Troll Patrol every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shift Shaft was updated on November 2, 2026 and Troll Patrol on November 2, 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.*