# Shift vs TrashSorter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TrashSorter at 100% against Shift's 50%. TrashSorter also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Shift's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

TrashSorter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift has 11 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of TrashSorter's.

Shift ships an update every 27 months, TrashSorter every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift | TrashSorter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-a-simple-puzzle-game/id1505438163/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trashsorter/id6743055851/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jackson Perkins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450055655) | [Gary Agar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352839679) |

## 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 |


### TrashSorter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trashsorter/id6743055851)

An interactive game where players sort falling items into the correct bins – recycling or trash. Earn points for correct sorts and test your knowledge of waste management in a fun, engaging way.

**Highlights:** Item sorting gameplay, Recycle vs. trash bins, Point-based scoring, Educational waste management, Interactive learning

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift free?

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

### Is TrashSorter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shift or TrashSorter?

TrashSorter is rated higher. Shift averages 4.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while TrashSorter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Shift or TrashSorter have ads?

Neither Shift nor TrashSorter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shift or TrashSorter?

Shift ships an update every 27 months, and TrashSorter every 8 days. Most recently, Shift was updated on October 18, 2026 and TrashSorter on October 24, 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.*