Comparison

ChessSweeper vs Shuffle Buds

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

Head to head
About

ChessSweeper

Features
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Watch out for the queens, rooks and bishops in this innovative twist on the classic game!

About

Shuffle Buds

Engage in a satisfying card-matching puzzle game where you strategically push columns to create matches. Clear cards by matching three of the same color or by lining up entire columns. Overcome 200 unique challenges with evolving mechanics and playful obstacles.

Highlights
  • Card column pushing
  • Triple color matching
  • Full column clearing
  • 200 challenging levels
  • Playable offline
  • Unlockable boosters
Features
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Pick a card. Push a column. Make your next satisfying match. Meet Shuffle Buds! Turn a jumbled pile of cards into colorful matches. Pick a card from the pile, tap a column to push the stack, and plan which card lands on your bench. TWO WAYS TO CLEAR Match three of the same color on the bench, or line up an entire column of one color. Watch your matches spin and clear as you collect the colors you need. Keep an eye on the bench: space is part of the puzzle! 200 COLORFUL CHALLENGES Discover changing board shapes, new card colors and playful obstacles. Work around hidden cards and linked stacks, break through ice, and enjoy rainbow-goal levels where every collected color counts. A LITTLE STRATEGY. A LOVELY SHUFFLE. Plan a clever push, set up your next triple and enjoy the bounce, sparkle and sound of a well-timed clear. Unlock Undo, Switch and Clear Color boosters as you progress. MORE TO DISCOVER - Earn chapter rewards and complete collections. - Pick up daily gifts and build your winning streak. - Personalize your profile with cheerful avatars. - Turn on color symbols for an extra way to identify cards. - Play core puzzles offline and sync your progress when you reconnect. Ready for a little shuffle? Free to download, with optional in-app purchases and advertising. Purchases, rewarded videos, teams, rankings and cloud features require an internet connection. No Ads removes automatic interstitial ads; optional reward videos remain available. Privacy Policy: https://tapugo.games/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ChessSweeper4 screens
Shuffle Buds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ChessSweeper at 5.0 against Shuffle Buds's 4.5. ChessSweeper also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and 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

Both are free to download. Shuffle Buds sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. ChessSweeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ChessSweeper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
ChessSweeper versus Shuffle Buds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessSweeperShuffle Buds
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGustaf BrostromTapugo

In-app purchases

None

ChessSweeper

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Shuffle Buds

One-time10
  • Gold Rush Deal$0.99
  • No Ads$7.99
  • Basic Bundle$7.99
Show 7 more
  • No Ads Bundle$9.99
  • 10,000 Coins$14.99
  • Boost Bundle$14.99
  • 25,000 Coins$29.99
  • Pro Bundle$29.99
  • 50,000 Coins$49.99
  • 100,000 Coins$89.99

Questions

Is ChessSweeper free?
ChessSweeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shuffle Buds free?
Shuffle Buds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ChessSweeper or Shuffle Buds?
ChessSweeper is rated higher. ChessSweeper averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Shuffle Buds averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do ChessSweeper or Shuffle Buds have ads?
Shuffle Buds shows ads; ChessSweeper does not.
Which is updated more often, ChessSweeper or Shuffle Buds?
ChessSweeper ships an update every 2 days, and Shuffle Buds every 2 days. Most recently, ChessSweeper was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shuffle Buds on October 24, 2026.

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