Comparison

Not Another Weekend vs Shake

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

Head to head
About

Not Another Weekend

Embark on a humorous point-and-click adventure set in the '80s. Play as a peculiar bellboy with a dark plan to clear out a high-class hotel over a single weekend. Experience a unique story filled with twists, strange characters, and challenging puzzles.

Highlights
  • Pixel art graphics
  • Unique story with twists
  • Strange characters and funny dialogues
  • Adult humor
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Original soundtrack
Features
Currently charting
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For all the fans of pixel art out there, get ready for one wacky adventure! You play as a bellboy, Mike Melkout, who works in a high-class hotel. Mike may seem crazy, or even peculiar, or he might as well be. However, he has only one plan. A dark plan! To kick everyone out in a single Weekend. A humorous point-and-click adventure game set in the ’80s as a tribute to the pop culture of that era. Key Features: - Beautiful pixel art graphics. - A unique story with lots of twists. - Strange characters, depicting some famous 80’s icons, and funny dialogues. - Adult humor and challenging puzzles. - Original soundtrack.

About

Shake

Features
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Shake-a-Face: A Digital Twist on Belle Époque Whimsy Step into a playful realm where the elegance of the Belle époque meets the joy of German innovation with "Shake-a-Face," a digital reinterpretation of the classic EPESO handheld game. This charming app fuses the artistic flair of bygone days with the interactive capabilities of modern technology. Key Features: - Discover your favorite face from 40 unique profiles, each beckoning with its own story. - Master various chain mechanisms that animate your characters with a simple shake, evoking the spirit of the original EPESO creations. - Delight in the responsive gravity simulation that adds life-like movement as you twist and turn your device. - Utilize intuitive gestures, such as the pinch-to-zoom feature, to scrutinize the comical details of each caricature. - Capture and preserve the whimsical creations you craft. With just a tap, our app's built-in camera feature allows you to save and share the delightful visages you bring to life. Whether you’re a connoisseur of nostalgia, a devotee of German cultural artifacts, or seeking a bit of light entertainment, "Shake-a-Face" is your gateway to old-world charm. From the prominent "Nase" to the playful "Nez," each shake unveils a new expression, echoing the sophistication and wit of the Belle époque. Join the revival of EPESO GERMANY’s treasured pastime. Download "Shake-a-Face" today and pocket a piece of history ready to animate at your whim!

Screenshots

Not Another Weekend4 screens
Shake4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Not Another Weekend at #195 against Shake's unranked. Not Another Weekend also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Not Another Weekend costs $1.99 and Shake $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Not Another Weekend versus Shake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNot Another WeekendShake
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating4.8 (53 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings53 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#195 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size264 MB34 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperDionous GamesPhilippe Zay

In-app purchases

None

Not Another Weekend

No in-app purchases

None

Shake

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Not Another Weekend free?
Not Another Weekend costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shake free?
Shake costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Not Another Weekend or Shake have ads?
Neither Not Another Weekend nor Shake shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Not Another Weekend or Shake?
Not Another Weekend ships an update every 10 months, and Shake every 10 months. Most recently, Not Another Weekend was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shake on October 18, 2026.

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