Comparison

Shift vs Bombs Away!

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

Head to head
About

Shift

A unique puzzle game that challenges your logic and spatial skills. Swipe to move pieces and match them within squares, but be careful not to let them fall off the board. Progress through 48 levels of increasing difficulty.

Highlights
  • Swipe-to-move gameplay
  • Unique puzzle mechanics
  • 48 challenging levels
  • Tests logic and spatial ability
  • Easy to learn, difficult to master
Features
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Easy to learn, difficult to master; Shift is a puzzle game like no other. Swipe to move the pieces into the same square, but don't let them fall off the board! Test your logic skills, spatial ability, and creativity as you shift your way through all 48 unique levels.

About

Bombs Away!

Features
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Blast the board with strategy! Bombs Away! is a unique puzzle game of bombs, logic, and skill where careful planning is the key to victory. Use different types of bombs, each with its own blast pattern, to clear objects from the grid. Levels start simple but quickly grow challenging, testing your ability to think ahead, optimize moves, and master bomb mechanics. How to Play 1. Select a bomb type from the bottom bar. 2. Tap a cell on the grid to deploy your bomb. 3. Watch the explosion clear the board. 4. Remove all objects to complete the puzzle. Remember: bombs are limited, so plan wisely! Tips • Study the grid before making a move. • Refresh the puzzle if you need a second chance. • Use the reveal button when you’re stuck. Why You’ll Love Bombs Away! • Simple to Learn, Tough to Master – Pick up instantly, but the challenge grows fast. • Explosive Variety – Each bomb type has unique blast mechanics for endless strategies. • Brain-Boosting Fun – Sharpen logic, planning, and problem-solving skills. • Quick or Deep Play – Perfect for short breaks or long puzzle sessions. Challenge yourself and prove your puzzle-solving skills. Download Bombs Away! today and see if you can clear every level!

Screenshots

Shift3 screens
Bombs Away!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shift at none against Bombs Away!'s 1. Shift also leads on ads (none vs shown). Bombs Away!'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 77 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Bombs Away! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shift asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shift ships an update every 77 months, Bombs Away! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shift versus Bombs Away!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShiftBombs Away!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 77 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB135 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChris VillegasDave Shworan

In-app purchases

None

Shift

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Bombs Away!

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Shift free?
Shift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bombs Away! free?
Bombs Away! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shift or Bombs Away! have ads?
Bombs Away! shows ads; Shift does not.
Which is updated more often, Shift or Bombs Away!?
Shift ships an update every 77 months, and Bombs Away! every 2 months. Most recently, Shift was updated on September 29, 2026 and Bombs Away! on September 24, 2026.

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