# Shift vs Yuki Game

The clearest difference is ads: Yuki Game at none against Shift's shown. Shift's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Yuki Game sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Yuki Game. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Shift ships an update every 3 weeks, Yuki Game every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift | Yuki Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-block-game/id1634123005/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yuki-game/id6759078591/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 261 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Travis Bogosian](https://appshunter.io/developer/962446243) | [david bailey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876723022) |

## 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 |


### Yuki Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yuki-game/id6759078591)

A strategic grid puzzle game where players guide a character through levels, collecting items and avoiding obstacles. It features handcrafted levels, unique mechanics across different environments, and daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Handcrafted grid puzzles, Strategy-first gameplay, Multiple biomes with unique mechanics, Daily Puzzle challenges, Unlockable skins, Clean pixel art style

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ocean Biome | $0.99 | one-time |
| Force Field | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Lives (3) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Time Freeze | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow Trail | $3.49 | one-time |
| King Yuki | $3.99 | one-time |
| Level Skip Token | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daily Puzzle Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extra Lives (10) | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Access Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Glass Yuki | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift free?

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

### Is Yuki Game free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shift or Yuki Game?

Shift and Yuki Game are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 16 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Shift or Yuki Game have ads?

Shift shows ads; Yuki Game does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shift or Yuki Game?

Shift ships an update every 3 weeks, and Yuki Game every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shift was updated on October 18, 2026 and Yuki Game 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.*