Comparison

Shelf vs Crimson Tail

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

Head to head
About

Shelf

A relaxing puzzle game where you organize shelves filled with diverse items. Match and clear shelves at your own pace, using strategic power-ups to overcome increasingly challenging levels. Perfect for unwinding with casual yet engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • Variety of items
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Special power-ups
  • Organize and match
Features
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Shelf-Master: Organize, Match, and Conquer the Shelves! Dive into Shelf-Master, a fun and relaxing puzzle game that lets you rearrange, match, and organize shelves packed with unique items. Features: • Relaxing Gameplay: Match and clear shelves at your own pace, enjoying a satisfying game experience without the rush. • Variety of Items: From unique groceries to quirky collectibles, each level brings new surprises. • Challenging Puzzles: Use your strategy to solve increasingly challenging shelf puzzles. • Special Power-ups: Unlock and use fun power-ups like auto-sort, item freeze, and more to enhance your play. Perfect for unwinding, Shelf-Master is a casual yet strategic game for all ages. Start organizing and see how high you can score!

About

Crimson Tail

Embark on a mystical adventure following a legendary white fox through enchanted bamboo groves and streams. Solve puzzles and overcome challenges with guidance from in-game dialogue hints. This journey offers an otherworldly experience inspired by Japanese mythology.

Highlights
  • Follow a white fox messenger
  • Explore bamboo groves and streams
  • Solve puzzles and challenges
  • Receive dialogue hints for guidance
  • Experience Japanese mythology themes
Features
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The white fox is a nimble and mysterious being in Japanese mythology, regarded as the messenger of the deities, exuding an otherworldly charm. Its fur is as white as snow, shimmering with a soft luster under the interplay of light and shadow. The vivid red on its tail and limbs is like a burning flame, adding a touch of mystery and allure. In this fantastical realm of bamboo groves and streams, you'll become a brave explorer, following the trail of the white fox. The journey is filled with puzzles and challenges. If you're at a loss and don't know how to proceed, take a stroll around and pay attention to the dialogue hints, which will guide you through this mysterious adventure.

Screenshots

Shelf4 screens
Crimson Tail3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Crimson Tail at 3.0 against Shelf's 1.0. Crimson Tail also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crimson Tail holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Shelf versus Crimson Tail: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShelfCrimson Tail
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB158 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer瑞 黄艳 李

In-app purchases

None

Shelf

No in-app purchases

None

Crimson Tail

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shelf free?
Shelf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crimson Tail free?
Crimson Tail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shelf or Crimson Tail?
Crimson Tail is rated higher. Shelf averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Crimson Tail averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Shelf or Crimson Tail have ads?
Shelf shows ads; Crimson Tail does not.

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