# Astro Shift vs Gradient Match

The clearest difference is rating: Gradient Match at 5.0 against Astro Shift's 1.0. Gradient Match also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Astro Shift's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Gradient Match holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Astro Shift | Gradient Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-shift/id530776607/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-match/id6449459499/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 5 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [turu3net](https://appshunter.io/developer/384356535) | [bugra bayrak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457322401) |

## What reviewers say

### Astro Shift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-shift/id530776607)

A puzzle game where you match three or more star balls of the same color to erase them. A black hole threatens the stars, and you must use star power to save them. Rotate the board to overcome deadlocks and continue matching.

**Highlights:** Match three or more star balls, Erase star balls by matching, Black hole threat mechanic, Rotate board to solve puzzles, Collect star power, Save stars

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gradient Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-match/id6449459499)

Arrange and combine colors based on their specific hues. This game challenges your perception of color shades and gradients.

**Highlights:** Sort colors by hue, Merge color shades, Hue-based challenges, Color gradient puzzles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Astro Shift free?

Astro Shift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Gradient Match free?

Gradient Match is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Astro Shift or Gradient Match?

Gradient Match is rated higher. Astro Shift averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Gradient Match averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Astro Shift or Gradient Match have ads?

Gradient Match shows ads; Astro Shift does not.

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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.*