Comparison

Shells from Above vs Wood Brick

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

Head to head
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!

About

Wood Brick

A challenging puzzle game where you strategically place wooden bricks to fill an 8x8 grid. Clear lines horizontally or vertically to score points and prevent the board from filling up. It's designed to sharpen your mind and provide enjoyable free time.

Highlights
  • Strategic brick placement
  • 8x8 playing field
  • Line clearing mechanics
  • Score-based progression
  • Mind sharpening puzzles
Features
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Solve challenging puzzles using wooden bricks. Place the appropriately shaped bricks in the available space to fill the 8x8 playing field. Analyze carefully before placing bricks. Remove bricks by making complete horizontal or vertical lines! The more bricks are eliminated, the higher your score will be. The game will be over if there is no room for additional bricks on the playing field. Try deleting several lines at a time to get more points. An excellent puzzle that will help you spend your free time profitably and keep your mind sharp.

Screenshots

Shells from Above4 screens
Wood Brick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shells from Above at 5.0 against Wood Brick's 4.3. Wood Brick's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Wood Brick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shells from Above holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wood Brick has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Shells from Above versus Wood Brick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShells from AboveWood Brick
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (10 ratings)
Number of ratings110 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size280 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreenDog gamesSergei Shendrikov

Customer experience

Shells from Above

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

Wood Brick

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

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
Show 3 more
  • 3 Extra Hearts (1 Day)$2.99
  • Premium: No Ads$4.99
  • 3 Extra Hearts (Permanent)$4.99
1 purchases

Wood Brick

One-time1
  • No Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Shells from Above free?
Shells from Above is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wood Brick free?
Wood Brick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shells from Above or Wood Brick?
Shells from Above is rated higher. Shells from Above averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Wood Brick averages 4.3 from 10 ratings.
Do Shells from Above or Wood Brick have ads?
Both Shells from Above and Wood Brick show ads.

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