Comparison

Azarashi vs The Shine

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

Head to head
About

Azarashi

A cute and challenging reflex game where players must tap to prevent seal keychains from dropping. Timing is crucial; stopping them too early or too late leads to negative consequences. Enjoy instantly accessible and fun gameplay.

Highlights
  • Tap to stop falling seals
  • Challenging reflex gameplay
  • Cute seal keychain characters
  • Instantly accessible fun
  • Timing-based challenges
Features
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Save our seals! A adorably cute game that will challenge your reflexes and keep you coming back. Use your lightning-fast fingers to stop one of three seal keychains from dropping--BUT don't stop them too soon or bad things will happen! Azarashi features instantly accessible gameplay that's fun.

About

The Shine

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In a world of ancient legends, where the shadows reign supreme, and darkness is a virtue, there exists a creature of the night known as Murk. Born in fear of the Sun's deadly rays, this being has lived in obscurity, hidden away in the deepest, darkest corners of the land. And yet, Murk is not content with his secluded existence. He longs to extend the duration of the night, to keep his world forever shrouded in darkness. But to do so, he must gather dust and shining light from mushrooms, stars, and dew and fill his dark machine. Thus begins a perilous journey through the treacherous forests and murky swamps, where the creatures of the night thrive, and the dangers lurk in every shadow. With your help, Murk must evade the perils that lie ahead, collecting all the light he can to power his machine and keep the night alive. As you guide Murk on his journey, you will encounter ancient tomes and mystical artefacts that will aid you in your quest. But beware, for the forces of light will stop at nothing to prevent Murk from achieving his goal. So sharpen your senses and embrace the darkness, for in The Shine, you will embark on an epic journey through a world of fantasy and adventure, a world that only the bravest of souls can conquer. Features: Uncover the enthralling story of Murk, the creature of darkness, as you help it evade the sun's life-threatening rays. Skillfully maneuver through challenging landscape, unlocking hidden secrets and treasures that await discovery. Light Collection: Search for hidden sources of light scattered throughout the game. Collect them all to lengthen the night, giving your creature more time to thrive and explore. The gameplay is simple but addictive: tap to jump, tap and hold to jump higher. As you collect more lights, you unlock power-ups that can help you on your journey, such as speed boosts, invincibility shields, and more. But be careful, as the night is full of dangers, such as obstacles, enemies, and traps that can quickly end your run. There are many boosers like> Light value multiplier, Moon shield, Red mushroom shiled, Bad star shield, Spider shield

Screenshots

Azarashi3 screens
The Shine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Shine at Free against Azarashi's $0.99. The Shine also leads on update cadence (every 14 months vs every 42 months). Azarashi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

The Shine is free to download; Azarashi costs $0.99 up front. The Shine sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Azarashi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Azarashi ships an update every 42 months, The Shine every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Azarashi versus The Shine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAzarashiThe Shine
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 42 monthsEvery 14 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB430 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperAMAYA DAISUKEWhite Cube d.o.o.

Bugs and requests

Azarashi

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 🐛 Game not launching on iOS 11
  • 🐛 Unresponsive or fiddly tap controls
  • 🐛 Keychains falling in animation despite being collected
  • 🐛 Game locked in landscape mode

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add more songs or variations
  • Port other games (e.g., Mac UFO)
  • Add Game Center integration for leaderboards
  • Allow selection of favorite keychains to show
  • Add quick restart function
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  • Allow screen rotation to have home button on the right
  • Add more content/features in future updates

The Shine

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Azarashi

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

The Shine

One-time5
  • Ads Removal$1.99
  • 10 Stars$1.99
  • 20 Stars$2.99
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  • 50 Stars$3.99
  • 100 Stars$4.99

Questions

Is Azarashi free?
Azarashi costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Shine free?
The Shine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Azarashi or The Shine have ads?
The Shine shows ads; Azarashi does not.
Which is updated more often, Azarashi or The Shine?
Azarashi ships an update every 42 months, and The Shine every 14 months. Most recently, Azarashi was updated on November 6, 2026 and The Shine on November 7, 2026.

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