# Shift vs Node Jam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shift at 50% against Node Jam's 0%. Shift also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Node Jam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Node Jam asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shift holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Shift's written reviews are positive against 0% of Node Jam's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift | Node Jam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-a-simple-puzzle-game/id1505438163/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/node-jam/id6502830824/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 13 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jackson Perkins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450055655) | [Indigo Bunting](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050429235) |

## What reviewers say

### Shift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-a-simple-puzzle-game/id1505438163)

A straightforward puzzle game where players move colored dots onto their matching spots on the board. Navigate through increasingly complex levels with multiple colors and challenging line-based movement mechanics. It's easy to learn but difficult to master.

**Highlights:** Move colored dots to matching spots, Dots move along connecting lines, Multiple difficulty levels, Increasingly complex color puzzles, Easy to learn, hard to master

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free | $0.99 | one-time |


### Node Jam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/node-jam/id6502830824)

A puzzle game where players sort and connect colored nodes. It offers a simple yet engaging challenge for players looking for a quick brain teaser.

**Highlights:** Node sorting, Color connection, Puzzle gameplay, Simple mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift free?

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

### Is Node Jam free?

Node Jam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shift or Node Jam?

Shift is rated higher. Shift averages 4.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Node Jam averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Shift or Node Jam have ads?

Node Jam shows ads; Shift does not.

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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.*