Comparison

Shifting Match vs Scribble Jam

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

Head to head
About

Shifting Match

Slide colorful jellies into empty cells to create matching color patterns. Trigger explosive chain reactions and massive combos in this strategic, fast-paced puzzle game. It's easy to learn but challenging to master.

Highlights
  • Slide jellies into empty cells
  • Form matching color patterns
  • Trigger chain reactions
  • Rack up massive combos
  • Visual path indicator
  • Unique formations
Features
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Shifting Match – Slide. Plan. Blast. Drag jellies into empty cells to form patterns of matching colors. Trigger satisfying chain reactions, rack up massive combos, and keep the grid from filling up. Strategic planning meets fast-paced tempo in this endlessly replayable puzzle challenge. Features: -Visual path indicator during drag -Unique formations -Instant feedback and explosive combos -Easy to learn, hard to master

About

Scribble Jam

Untangle a colorful knot of pencils by tapping and matching three of the same color. Strategically clear layers to solve increasingly complex 3D puzzles and relax your mind with satisfying physics and vibrant visuals.

Highlights
  • Tap to untangle pencils
  • Match 3 colors to merge
  • Limited slot management
  • Hundreds of unique levels
  • Satisfying physics
  • Vibrant art style
Features
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Get Ready to Unscribble the Jam! Welcome to Scribble Jam, the colorful, twisting, and satisfying 3D puzzle game that challenges your brain and relaxes your mind! You’ve got a massive knot of wavy, tangled pencils, and it’s your job to set them free. But watch out—this isn’t just about tapping blindly. You need to think, plan, and match to master the mess! HOW TO PLAY: - Tap to Untangle: Tap on a pencil to make it fly out of the tangled ball. If its path is clear, it zooms into your tray! - Match 3 Colors: The goal is simple but tricky. Match three pencils of the same color in the tray to merge them and clear space. - Watch the Slots: You only have 6 slots! If you fill it up with unmatched pencils, it’s game over. - Clear the Knot: Strategically remove the outer layers to reach the twisted scribbles in the center. Clear the whole screen to win! WHY YOU’LL LOVE SCRIBBLE JAM: - Brain-Teasing Puzzles: Starts easy, but the tangles get trickier! Test your logic and spatial awareness with hundreds of unique levels. - Play Anywhere: No timer pressure (unless you want a challenge!). Perfect for a quick break on the bus, at home, or waiting in line. - Satisfying Physics: Watch the wavy pencils slide, wiggle, and pop out of the knot. It’s pure ASMR for your eyes! - Vibrant Art Style: Bright colors and smooth animations make every level a joy to play. - Fun for Everyone: Simple controls make it easy for kids, adults, and seniors to pick up and play instantly. Do you have the skills to untie the ultimate knot? Don’t let the scribbles get you stuck! Download Scribble Jam now and start unscribbling!

Screenshots

Shifting Match4 screens
Scribble Jam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Scribble Jam at 10 against Shifting Match's 2. Shifting Match's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Shifting Match against 4.9 for Scribble Jam. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scribble Jam has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Shifting Match versus Scribble Jam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShifting MatchScribble Jam
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.9 (10 ratings)
Number of ratings210 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB310 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCigdem BaranTiplay Studio Inc.

Customer experience

Shifting Match

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Scribble Jam

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Shifting Match

No in-app purchases

None

Scribble Jam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shifting Match free?
Shifting Match is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scribble Jam free?
Scribble Jam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shifting Match or Scribble Jam?
Shifting Match is rated higher. Shifting Match averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Scribble Jam averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.
Do Shifting Match or Scribble Jam have ads?
Both Shifting Match and Scribble Jam show ads.

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