TargetTap vs Falling Shamrocks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TargetTap
Test your reflexes in this fast-paced game. Hit red targets to score and build combos, but avoid other colors and missed targets to keep your lives. Survive as long as possible and look for bonus lives.
- Test reflexes
- Hit red targets
- Build combos
- Avoid other targets
- Score extra lives
- High score survival
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TargetTap is back! Replay the original iPhone game from 2008! Test your reflexes with this exciting new game made exclusively for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Hit the red targets quickly to pop them and build up massive combos, but watch out for other colored targets which will make you lose a life! Also don't miss any red ones because you will also lose a life! Look out for the one-up cloud to score an extra life! How long can you survive! "It's addictive, uncomplicated, addictive, and sleek. Did I mention it's addictive?" - whatsoniphone.com
Falling Shamrocks
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Can you catch the lucky shamrocks before they hit the ground? Falling Shamrocks is a fast-paced, exciting arcade challenge that’s fun for the whole family! Move your basket to catch shamrocks as they fall from above. Complete each level by catching the target goal, but stay sharp—the action gets faster and more challenging as you go! GAME FEATURES: • 4 Skill Levels: Adjust the difficulty to match your play style, from casual fun to lightning-fast reflexes. • Exciting Game Levels: Conquer every level to win the game! • Simple & Intuitive Controls: Easy to pick up, hard to master. 2 THRILLING GAME MODES: • Regular Mode: You have 3 chances per level before it's game over. • One Shot Mode: Ultimate high-stakes challenge! Drop just 1 shamrock and the game ends. Do you have what it takes to beat the challenge? Download today, test your reflexes, and see how high you can score! Happy St. Patrick's Day! --- LOVE THE GAME? If you enjoy Falling Shamrocks, please take a moment to leave us a review and share the app with family and friends on social media! Thank you for your support! NEED HELP OR HAVE FEEDBACK? If you experience technical issues or have ideas to help us improve the game, please contact us by tapping the "Support" button on the Information screen. Thank you for playing!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TargetTap at Free against Falling Shamrocks's $1.99. TargetTap also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 27 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.2). Falling Shamrocks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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
TargetTap is free to download; Falling Shamrocks costs $1.99 up front. TargetTap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Falling Shamrocks asks for nothing beyond the download.
TargetTap ships an update every 2 months, Falling Shamrocks every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TargetTap | Falling Shamrocks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (21 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 95.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 27 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Swift Fox Software LLC | JS Digital Productions, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
TargetTap
Reported bugs
5 issues- Tap detection doesn't always register hits on targets
- Red targets sometimes hidden behind other colors
- App crashes frequently
- Update notification persists incorrectly
- Difficulty inconsistency after updates
Requested features
10 requests- Global leaderboard/online high scores
- Landscape mode support
- iPad version
- Additional game modes or variations
- Multiplayer/WiFi multiplayer support
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- Special targets with bonus points
- Easier kids difficulty level
- Colorblind mode
- Alternate gameplay modes (e.g., tap alternating colors)
- More frequent updates
Falling Shamrocks
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TargetTap
- Remove Ads$2.99
Falling Shamrocks
No in-app purchases









