Comparison

Fish run game vs Shells from Above

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

Head to head
About

Fish run game

Embark on a vibrant underwater adventure in this endless runner game. Guide colorful fish through a beautiful sea, collecting coins and customizing your character. Avoid larger predators to survive and progress through increasingly challenging levels.

Highlights
  • Endless underwater exploration
  • Simple tap and swipe controls
  • Fish customization with coins
  • Avoid dangerous predators
  • Gradually increasing difficulty
  • Unlock new fish
Features
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Explore the mysteries of the sea! In this exciting, colorful endless run game, a beautiful underwater world awaits you. Control colorful fish with simple taps and swipes, moving left and right to catch small fish and collect coins. Use the coins to customize the appearance and accessories of your fish, creating your own unique character. However, the journey through the sea also involves dangers. Beware of the larger fish. If you collide with them, unfortunately, the game ends. But the more skillfully you avoid them, the more opportunities you have to collect more coins. Moreover, the difficulty of the game gradually increases, making it a hyper-casual game suitable for players of all levels. In this game, an endless ocean adventure will captivate you. Explore the world of fish, collect coins, and unlock new fish. Filled with challenges that make you want to play again and again, download now and start your adventure in the endless underwater world!

About

Shells from Above

A fast-paced arcade game where players match falling seashells to turtles of the same color. Build streaks for higher scores and unlock achievements. Offers quick runs perfect for short sessions, easy to learn but hard to master.

Highlights
  • Color-matching gameplay
  • Streak-based scoring
  • Normal and Hard modes
  • Score leaderboards
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Responsive controls
Features
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Shells from above is a fast, color-matching arcade game where seashells rain down and only the right turtle can save them. Keep your cool, react quickly, and chain perfect matches to push your score higher and higher. How to play Match each falling shell with the turtle of the same color. Build streaks to earn bigger points and keep the pace under control. Miss too many and it’s game over! Modes Normal Mode – A smooth on-ramp with a satisfying challenge curve. Hard Mode – Faster, tougher, and built for score chasers who want that “one more run” rush. Compete & progress Score Leaderboards: See how you stack up against friends and the world. Achievements: Unlock milestones as your skills grow. Why you’ll love it Pure, readable design that keeps your focus where it matters. Quick runs perfect for short sessions—easy to learn, hard to master. Responsive controls that reward precision and rhythm. Endless replayability with scores that reflect real skill. Sharpen your reflexes, master your color timing, and ride the wave to the top of the leaderboard. The shells won’t catch themselves—can your turtles keep up? Dive into Shells from above today and start matching!

Screenshots

Fish run game4 screens
Shells from Above4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fish run game at none against Shells from Above's 6. Fish run game also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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. Shells from Above sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Fish run game asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Fish run game against 5.0 for Shells from Above. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fish run game has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Fish run game versus Shells from Above: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFish run gameShells from Above
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB280 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer7COLORS GAME LIMITED LIABILITY CO.GreenDog games

Customer experience

Fish run game

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Shells from Above

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Fish run game

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Shells from Above

One-time6
  • 1 Extra Heart (1 Hour)$0.99
  • 1 Extra Heart (1 Day)$1.99
  • 3 Extra Hearts (1 Hour)$1.99
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  • 3 Extra Hearts (1 Day)$2.99
  • Premium: No Ads$4.99
  • 3 Extra Hearts (Permanent)$4.99

Questions

Is Fish run game free?
Fish run game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shells from Above free?
Shells from Above is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fish run game or Shells from Above?
Shells from Above is rated higher. Fish run game averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Shells from Above averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Fish run game or Shells from Above have ads?
Both Fish run game and Shells from Above show ads.

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