# Shift vs Pachoink! CE

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pachoink! CE at ad-supported against Shift's free with in-app purchases. Pachoink! CE also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Shift's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pachoink! CE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Shift against 5.0 for Pachoink! CE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift | Pachoink! CE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-block-game/id1634123005/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pachoink-ce/id1666933428/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 20 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Travis Bogosian](https://appshunter.io/developer/962446243) | [A To Play Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1183313835) |

## What reviewers say

### Shift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-block-game/id1634123005)

A relaxing block puzzle game where you group blocks by color and adapt to shifting mechanics. Plan your moves to clear groups and earn points, with increasing speed and arrow effects adding challenge. Enjoy casual play or aim for high scores in multiple game modes.

**Highlights:** Block grouping by color, Shifting block mechanics, Increasing game speed, Arrow effect challenges, Original soundtrack, Unlockable achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Pachoink! CE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pachoink-ce/id1666933428)

Bounce and smash targets on challenging game boards. Master precision, timing, and brute force across over 70 levels with unique hazards. Unlock new areas and elements in future updates.

**Highlights:** Intuitive one-touch controls, Campaign and Endless game modes, Multiple board hazards, 70+ skill-based levels, Unlockable board elements

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift free?

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

### Is Pachoink! CE free?

Pachoink! CE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shift or Pachoink! CE?

Shift and Pachoink! CE are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 16 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Shift or Pachoink! CE have ads?

Both Shift and Pachoink! CE show ads.

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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.*