Comparison

Stained Echoes vs Reactor Shift

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

Head to head
About

Stained Echoes

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In Stained Echoes standard game mode, you spend each turn repeating back an every-increasing musical pattern. There are pre-made 100, 250, 500, 750, and 1,000 long sequences to memorize and play. In random game mode, you choose to activate 2 through 6 glass pieces and try to repeat the pattern played for you. This game mode features leaderboards to compete against others. Finally, in music mode you can just tap on the pieces to create relaxing melodies.

About

Reactor Shift

A neon arcade puzzle game where players aim energy orbs to break targets and reactor cores. Utilize strategic bounces, special power-ups, and unlockable orb types to clear challenging levels. It offers simple controls with deep strategic gameplay.

Highlights
  • Physics-based aiming with bounce path preview
  • Break targets and reactor cores
  • Utilize bombs, lasers, and freeze modules
  • Unlock new orb types and cannon styles
  • Collect energy cells and timed gifts
  • Replay levels for strategy improvement
Features
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FREE TO PLAY! Shoot, Shoot, Shoot! Reactor Shift is a fast, satisfying reactor-battle game where every shot can trigger a massive chain reaction. Aim your energy volley, break through charged blocks, and watch the arena erupt as balls ricochet through targets, power nodes, and explosive cores. Build longer combos, earn tactical rewards, and use your upgrades at the perfect moment to keep the reaction alive. Features: • Fire multi-ball volleys and create huge chain reactions • Face Leviathan boss encounters every 5 levels • Target boss cores while they move, deploy shields, and call in reinforcements • Unlock powerful tools including Orb, Freeze, Laser, Bomb, Reset, Aim, and Rebound • Activate Rebound Bands to send falling balls back into the arena for extended combos • Earn score multipliers and extra tactical rewards for high-impact volleys • Revive after a loss to gain extra shots and push the reactor field back • Progress from quick early stages to demanding late-game reactor battles • Enjoy neon sci-fi visuals, impact effects, particle bursts, and reactive sound Every level is a new puzzle. Find the angle, choose the right power, and turn one precise shot into a reactor-breaking cascade. Can you survive the shift?

Screenshots

Stained Echoes3 screens
Reactor Shift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reactor Shift at none against Stained Echoes's 1. Stained Echoes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Stained Echoes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Reactor Shift asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stained Echoes ships an update every 4 days, Reactor Shift fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stained Echoes versus Reactor Shift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStained EchoesReactor Shift
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB249 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoshua HoskinsAriadna Campos

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stained Echoes

One-time1
  • Abstract Level Unlock$0.99
None

Reactor Shift

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stained Echoes free?
Stained Echoes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reactor Shift free?
Reactor Shift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stained Echoes or Reactor Shift have ads?
Reactor Shift shows ads; Stained Echoes does not.
Which is updated more often, Stained Echoes or Reactor Shift?
Stained Echoes ships an update every 4 days, and Reactor Shift fortnightly. Most recently, Stained Echoes was updated on November 3, 2026 and Reactor Shift on October 31, 2026.

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