Joggle vs Shiftogram
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Joggle
This word puzzle game challenges you to rearrange two letters in a six-letter word to match a given clue. It offers quick, one-minute brain teasers suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to cryptic crossword enthusiasts.
- One-minute word puzzles
- Swap two letters to solve clues
- Thousands of puzzles
- Learn cryptic solving
- Improve vocabulary and logic
- Play with or without timer
- Beautiful artwork backgrounds
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Love Wordle, Jumble, or the NYT Crossword? Meet Joggle, the original, mildly cerebral word game that turns classic crossword solving into a quick, addictive one-minute challenge! HOW TO PLAY: ---------- You get a 6-letter word and a clue. Your mission? Swap just two letters in the word to find the answer that fits the clue. Example: Clue: A baffling problem. Word: DAZZLE. Answer: Swap D for P and A for U to get PUZZLE! a.k.a. a baffling problem. WHY YOU’LL LOVE JOGGLE: ---------- • ONE-CLUE SERVINGS: If you lack time and appetite for 30-minute crossword grids, try our delicious one-clue bites. • THOUSANDS OF PUZZLES: From "Fun" and "Wiz" (easy) to "Pro" and "Zen" (cryptic levels for crossword veterans). • LEARN CRYPTIC SOLVING: Perfect training wheels for beginners wanting to master British-style cryptic crosswords. • TRAIN YOUR BRAIN: Improve your vocabulary, spelling, logic, and lateral thinking skills - in just one minute at a time. • NO STRESS: Race or Relax? Your choice. Play against the clock for a dopamine rush, or turn it off for relaxed playing. • BEAUTIFUL ART: Puzzles with a backdrop of beautiful, curated artworks by famed as well as up-and-coming artists. • FREE & FUN: You win coins for every solve, so you can play more for free. A small in-app purchase also removes ads. Whether you're an ESL student looking to build vocabulary or a cryptic expert seeking a new daily habit, Joggle is the ultimate brain-teaser. Download Joggle now and start your daily word workout! Join thousands of avid players who use Joggle to keep their minds agile. Whether you have 30 seconds or 30 minutes, there’s always a riddle waiting. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Shiftogram
This game offers a unique 4x4 mini-crossword experience where clues are randomized. Solve the clue, then strategically drag and drop letter tiles to fit words into the grid. A new puzzle is available daily to maintain your playing streak.
- 4x4 mini-crossword puzzles
- Randomized clue order
- Drag-and-drop tile placement
- Daily new puzzles
- Streak building
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Shiftogram is a new take on a 4x4 mini-crossword puzzle- with a twist! Instead of numbered clues matching specific spots on the board, all of the clues are presented in a random order. First you solve the clue, then you figure out where each word belongs by dragging, dropping, and shifting letter tiles into the correct positions! A new puzzle is released daily- play each day to build your streak!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Shiftogram at 5.0 against Joggle's 4.3. Shiftogram also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Joggle's advantage is ratings volume (83 vs 7). 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
Both are free to download. Joggle sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Shiftogram asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shiftogram holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Joggle has 83 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Joggle's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shiftogram's.
| Parameter | Joggle | Shiftogram |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (83 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 83 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | App Initio Limited | Bradley Frizzell |
Customer experience
Joggle
Shiftogram
Bugs and requests
Joggle
Reported bugs
2 issues- Resetting of in-game currency (coins)
- Problematic words in puzzles
Requested features
2 requests- Lifetime ad removal option
- More diversity in game modes
Shiftogram
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Joggle
- Joggle Ad-Free 1 Month$1.991 Month
- Mini Pack - 100 Coins$0.99
- Midi Pack - 250 Coins$1.99
- Maxi Pack - 500 Coins$2.99
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- Lifetime$9.99
Shiftogram
No in-app purchases









