Comparison

ShiftUI vs Forethought

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

Head to head
About

ShiftUI

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A neumorphic sliding tile puzzle game developed in 3 days by Ryan Lintott and Md Abir Hasan Zoha for the SwiftUI Jam 2021. Slide the tiles and put the numbers in order. How many moves will it take you? ** Winner ** Good Game Award - SwiftUI Jam 2021 https://www.swiftuijam.com/awards-2021.html Open Source https://github.com/ryanlintott/ShiftUI

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Forethought

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In this chess-inspired puzzle game, every move counts. Your goal is simple: reach the top of the board before your turns run out. But there’s a twist—landing on different tiles changes how you move. One step you’re a rook, the next a knight. To succeed, you’ll need to plan several moves ahead, adapt to new movement rules, and think strategically like a true chess master. Features: Unique chess-inspired mechanics that turn each level into a logic puzzle Abstract strategy gameplay where planning ahead is the key to victory Tiles that transform your movement, keeping every game fresh and challenging Perfect mix of puzzle and board game design, easy to learn but tough to master Relax with untimed puzzles or push yourself in more challenging game modes Plan ahead, adapt to changing tiles, and master puzzles that test your foresight. Perfect for fans of chess, board games, and challenging strategy puzzles. How many moves can you think ahead? Download Forethought today and put your strategy skills to the test!

Screenshots

ShiftUI2 screens
Forethought3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShiftUI at none against Forethought's 4. ShiftUI also leads on ads (none vs shown). 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. Forethought sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. ShiftUI asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ShiftUI versus Forethought: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShiftUIForethought
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB265 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan LintottPhillip Lorish

In-app purchases

None

ShiftUI

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Forethought

One-time4
  • 10 Pawns$0.99
  • 50 Pawns$1.99
  • No Ads$1.99
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  • Large Pawn Pack (200)$6.99

Questions

Is ShiftUI free?
ShiftUI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Forethought free?
Forethought is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShiftUI or Forethought have ads?
Forethought shows ads; ShiftUI does not.

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