Pigmenta vs Shells
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pigmenta
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Pigmenta is an ambient logic puzzle game, where you mix different colored lines to solve puzzles. The game includes: - 48 handcrafted campaign puzzles - Time trial mode for those seeking extra challenges - Infinite puzzle generator to keep on playing
Shells
A geometry puzzle game where you slide blocks into larger shells to rearrange the board and solve challenges. It offers over 360 levels across 8 worlds with a focus on spatial reasoning and problem-solving. Enjoy a relaxing experience with a soothing soundtrack.
- Nested block sliding mechanics
- Over 360 original levels
- 8 distinct game worlds
- Optional hint system
- Soothing piano soundtrack
- Compact 4x4 grid gameplay
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Shells is a geometry puzzle game about the elegance of nested pieces on a tiny board. Slide your block into larger shells to rearrange the board and find your way out! Features: - Simple core mechanics and deep emergent complexity packed into a compact 4x4 grid. Train your brain by challenging your problem solving and spatial reasoning skills! - Gradual difficulty curve featuring over 360 original levels spread across 8 distinct worlds. - Flexible progression structure with multiple levels to choose from at any given point. - Adjust the difficulty to your liking with the optional hint system! - Soothing piano soundtrack accompanied by relaxing sound effects and backgrounds.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Shells at Free against Pigmenta's $2.99. Pigmenta's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
Shells is free to download; Pigmenta costs $2.99 up front. Shells sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Pigmenta asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Pigmenta | Shells |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 22 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bouke W Stam | arlybird games LLC |
In-app purchases
Pigmenta
No in-app purchases
Shells
- Small Bundle$0.99
- Medium Bundle$1.99
- Large Bundle$3.99
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- Unlimited Bundle$8.99









