Shake & Release vs Cloudgazer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Shake & Release
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This is an exhilarating stress-relief app designed to help you burn away your worries with fire. Simply input the word that represents your stress, then shake your smartphone! The More you shake, the more points you earn, and more "stress words" will multiply across your screen. Finally, press the "BOOOOM!!!" button to watch all your stress explode. Shake! Shake! Shake! while aiming for a high score and relieving your stress!!!
Cloudgazer
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Have you ever looked up at the sky and thought, "That's obviously a dinosaur"? Congratulations, you already know how to play. Cloudgazer: A Game About Watching Clouds is a sky-gazing simulator where your only goal is to relax, watch the clouds, and discover the hundreds of hidden shapes drifting above you. No rush. No enemies. No explosions. Just you, the sky, and your imagination. And yes, before you ask: we also recommend watching real clouds whenever you can. The graphics are amazing, and most of the time, they work pretty well. But we know that's not always possible. Maybe there aren't any clouds where you live today. Maybe your window faces the building next door. Maybe you can't go outside. Or maybe you just feel like enjoying a perfect sky from the comfort of your couch. That's exactly what Cloudgazer is for. Features: - Hundreds of shapes to discover: From animals and everyday objects to mythical creatures and plenty of surprises. - Realistic, dynamic clouds: A natural cloud simulation ensures every sky is different. - A full day-night cycle: Experience sunrises, sunsets, starry nights, and every color the sky has to offer. - Relax at your own pace: No pressure. No timers. Just you, the sky, and a cloud that insists on looking like a cat. - Train your pareidolia: How many shapes can you find? Real life will always be the best place to watch clouds. But when the sky doesn't cooperate... we'll lend you one.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Shake & Release at Free against Cloudgazer's $2.99. Cloudgazer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Shake & Release is free to download; Cloudgazer costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shake & Release ships an update fortnightly, Cloudgazer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shake & Release | Cloudgazer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free โ better | $2.99 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 306 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kana Uchida | DevilishGames |
In-app purchases
Shake & Release
No in-app purchases
Cloudgazer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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