# The Draugr vs Shift

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shift at 100% against The Draugr's 50%. Shift also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.6). The Draugr's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Shift is free to download; The Draugr costs $1.99 up front. Shift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Draugr asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shift holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of The Draugr's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shift's.

The Draugr ships an update every 10 days, Shift every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Draugr | Shift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-draugr/id1416597793/reviews) | **[5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-block-game/id1634123005/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 58 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RIGEL Initiative Inc, The](https://appshunter.io/developer/549138506) | [Travis Bogosian](https://appshunter.io/developer/962446243) |

## What reviewers say

### The Draugr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-draugr/id1416597793)

Defend a town from magical reanimated dead using limited resources. As a lone hunter, you must slay the walking dead to protect the innocent. Engage in a challenging battle with various enemy types and an immersive soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Defend town from reanimated dead, Use holy water and iron spikes, Battle 6 original Draugr plus 3 expansion Draugr, Optional difficulty rules, Immersive haunting soundtrack

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-block-game/id1634123005)

A relaxing block puzzle game where you group blocks by color and adapt to shifting mechanics. Plan your moves to clear groups and earn points, with increasing speed and arrow effects adding challenge. Enjoy casual play or aim for high scores in multiple game modes.

**Highlights:** Block grouping by color, Shifting block mechanics, Increasing game speed, Arrow effect challenges, Original soundtrack, Unlockable achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Draugr free?

The Draugr costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shift free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Draugr or Shift?

Shift is rated higher. The Draugr averages 3.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Shift averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.

### Do The Draugr or Shift have ads?

Shift shows ads; The Draugr does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Draugr or Shift?

The Draugr ships an update every 10 days, and Shift every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Draugr was updated on November 2, 2026 and Shift on November 3, 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.*