Comparison

Shift The Disks vs Headline Decoder

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

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About

Shift The Disks

Features
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Shift the Disks is a beautifully simple yet brain-teasing puzzle game inspired by the classic Towers of Hanoi. Your goal is to move all the disks from the leftmost tower to another, one move at a time, following a few clever rules. * Move only one disk at a time. Only the top disk of any tower can be moved. Larger disks can't go on top of smaller ones. * Tap a tower to select its top disk. Tap another tower to place the selected disk. Win the game by stacking all the disks on a different tower. Shift the Disks is fully compatible with VoiceOver and designed from the ground up to be accessible for blind and low-vision players. Every move, tower, and disk is clearly announced, making the experience intuitive and enjoyable for everyone. Whether you're a puzzle veteran or just looking for a relaxing brain workout, Shift the Disks delivers a timeless challenge you'll want to solve again and again. We would like to thank Ahmad Albahar for his help in testing the game.

About

Headline Decoder

Engage in a satirical word puzzle game where you fill in missing words in ridiculous headlines to reveal punchlines. Decode clickbait, spot misinformation patterns, and solve quick puzzles with satisfying rewards. Unlock new themed content and participate in community events.

Highlights
  • Satirical headline packs
  • Fill-in-the-blank puzzles
  • Word grid solving
  • Daily challenges
  • Story mode
  • Unlockable cosmetics
  • Community events
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A daily word puzzle where every answer uncovers a ridiculous fake headline. Crack the crossword-style clues, lift the black bars, and see what the story was really about. One new headline every day, the same for everyone. HOW IT WORKS • Read the headline. The key words are blacked out. • Each missing word has a crossword-style clue. Type the answer. • Fill in every word to uncover the full satirical story. • Stuck? Hints reveal a letter or narrow down the keyboard. THE DAILY EDITION • One new headline every day, the same for every player. • Build your streak and compare solve times on the daily leaderboard. • Share your result as a spoiler-free grid. No answers given away. EVENTS EVERY MONTH • Seasonal events with themed headlines, like Spooky Season Secrets every October. • A new monthly event with its own headline theme. • Weekly tournaments against players worldwide. • Earn exclusive rewards such as the Ghost Writer avatar, event titles and coins. MORE WAYS TO PLAY • Story Mode: 20 running stories told one headline at a time, from a mayor's pizza promise to an airport gate that declares itself a nation. • Practice: hundreds of hand-written headlines to solve at your own pace. • Color Fact-Check: a calm 4×4 tap puzzle for when you don't feel like typing. • Multiplayer: race friends or other players live in the News Room. MADE FOR • Crossword and word game fans who want a laugh with their daily puzzle. • Group chats that need something new to argue about every morning. • Anyone who has read a real headline and thought it couldn't get any sillier. Headline Decoder is free to play, with optional in-app purchases. Every headline in Headline Decoder is fictional satire written for the game. It isn't real news and isn't about real people.

Screenshots

Shift The Disks4 screens
Headline Decoder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Headline Decoder at Free against Shift The Disks's $2.99. Shift The Disks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, 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

Headline Decoder is free to download; Shift The Disks costs $2.99 up front. Headline Decoder sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Shift The Disks asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Shift The Disks versus Headline Decoder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShift The DisksHeadline Decoder
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB64 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMOHAMMED ALOUFI404 Games Limited

In-app purchases

None

Shift The Disks

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Headline Decoder

One-time7
  • 1 Hour XP Booster$0.99
  • Theme Vault Pack$1.99
  • Neon Mythos Puzzle Pack$1.99
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  • Media Mogul Pass$2.99
  • Media Mogul Pass$4.99
  • 24hr XP Booster$4.99
  • Remove Ads$5.99

Questions

Is Shift The Disks free?
Shift The Disks costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Headline Decoder free?
Headline Decoder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shift The Disks or Headline Decoder have ads?
Headline Decoder shows ads; Shift The Disks does not.
Which is updated more often, Shift The Disks or Headline Decoder?
Shift The Disks ships an update every 4 days, and Headline Decoder every 4 days. Most recently, Shift The Disks was updated on October 25, 2026 and Headline Decoder on October 24, 2026.

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