Truck Star vs Shade Shift!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Truck Star
Engage in a realistic truck simulation combined with an addictive Match-3 puzzle experience. Customize your dream trucks and build the ultimate fleet. Frequent updates promise even more exciting features.
- Match-3 puzzle gameplay
- Realistic truck simulation
- Tycoon gameplay elements
- Truck customization
- Fleet building
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Dive into the thrilling universe of trucks with an addictive Match-3 puzzle game. Embark on a journey of unmatched realism and experience the exhilaration of Truck Simulator, all within a single game. Experience a unique blend of simulation and tycoon gameplay for an unparalleled gaming experience. Personalize your trucks with customizable lights, bumpers, horns, and more! Assemble the ultimate fleet of trucks you've always dreamed of. Stay tuned for frequent updates and more exciting features!
Shade Shift!
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Shade Shift is a simple, addictive puzzle game that tests your color perception. Find the odd tile before the grid grows and the differences get harder to see.Can you spot the tile that's a different shade?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shade Shift! at none against Truck Star's 10. Truck Star's advantage is chart position (#16 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Truck Star sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Shade Shift! asks for nothing beyond the download.
Truck Star ships an update fortnightly, Shade Shift! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Truck Star | Shade Shift! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (135K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 135K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #16 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 389 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Century Games Pte. Ltd. | Vinod Ralh |
Bugs and requests
Truck Star
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game crashes or freezes after winning a few levels
- Losing progress and rewards due to crashes
- Glitches with power-ups and special moves
- Matchmaking issues in competitive modes
Requested features
4 requests- Add more vehicle types to customize
- Ability to drive the customized vehicles
- More level variety beyond just match-3 puzzles
- Improved progression system with better rewards
Shade Shift!
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Truck Star
- Coin Package 01$1.99
- Special Offer 02$1.99
- Special Offer 03$2.99
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- Special Offer 04$3.99
- Special Pack$5.99
- Coin Package 02$7.99
- Apprentice Pack$9.99
- Special Offer 10$9.99
- Special Offer 13$12.99
- Veteran Pack$19.99
Shade Shift!
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Truck Star free?
Is Shade Shift! free?
Do Truck Star or Shade Shift! have ads?
Which is updated more often, Truck Star or Shade Shift!?
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