Comparison

Puzzle Shifter vs Puzzle10

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

Head to head
About

Puzzle Shifter

Features
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Puzzle Shifter is a deep yet simple puzzle game where you rearrange colorful blocks to complete the target pattern. 【Game Features】 • Simple and intuitive controls: Just swipe blocks • Strategic thinking required: Complete patterns efficiently within limited turns • Beautiful visuals: Colorful blocks and refined design • Challenging scoring system: Higher scores for fewer turns • High score function: Continuously challenge your personal best 【How to Play】 1. Operate the 4x4 colorful blocks displayed at the bottom of the screen 2. Move blocks to match the target pattern shown at the top 3. Swipe blocks up, down, left, or right to move them 4. Goal is to complete the pattern within 20 turns 5. Fewer turns = higher score 【Recommended For】 • Puzzle game enthusiasts • Those seeking short-session games • People wanting brain exercise • Fans of beautiful visuals Fill your free time with fun, intellectual challenges in Puzzle Shifter. Download now and start your journey to puzzle mastery! This is a paid app with no ads.

About

Puzzle10

Features
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『Puzzle 10 Game』は、1〜9の数字を指でなぞって2〜3つつなぎ、合計を10にして消していくシンプル×奥深い数字パズルです。盤面サイズは3×3/4×4/5×5のステージクリアモードに加え、制限なしにスコアを競うエンドレスモードも搭載。落下の挙動を読みながら次の一手を考える脳トレ感覚の楽しさを、隙間時間に手軽にプレイできます。

Screenshots

Puzzle Shifter3 screens
Puzzle104 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Puzzle10 at Free against Puzzle Shifter's $2.99. Puzzle10 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Puzzle Shifter's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases 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

Puzzle10 is free to download; Puzzle Shifter costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Puzzle Shifter ships an update every 5 months, Puzzle10 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Puzzle Shifter versus Puzzle10: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuzzle ShifterPuzzle10
Price$2.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB157 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShun IsayamaKairu Inoue

In-app purchases

None

Puzzle Shifter

No in-app purchases

None

Puzzle10

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Puzzle Shifter free?
Puzzle Shifter costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Puzzle10 free?
Puzzle10 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Puzzle Shifter or Puzzle10 have ads?
Puzzle10 shows ads; Puzzle Shifter does not.
Which is updated more often, Puzzle Shifter or Puzzle10?
Puzzle Shifter ships an update every 5 months, and Puzzle10 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Puzzle Shifter was updated on October 30, 2026 and Puzzle10 on October 28, 2026.

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