Shifting Match vs Apple King
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Slide jellies into empty cells
- Form matching color patterns
- Trigger chain reactions
- Rack up massive combos
- Visual path indicator
- Unique formations
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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
Apple King
Engage in a strategic number puzzle where matching apples to reach ten triggers satisfying pops. Earn resources to unlock and decorate a variety of themed dioramas, from medieval castles to magical kingdoms. Enjoy both relaxing single-player and competitive real-time PvP battles.
- Match apples to make 10
- Unlock and decorate dioramas
- Single-player puzzle mode
- Real-time PvP battles
- Collection and creative decoration
- Charming art style
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Apple King is more than just a simple number puzzle—it's an all-in-one puzzle game where you unlock and decorate beautiful dioramas. Drag apples to make 10, watch them pop, and feel the thrill of strategy. Use the resources you earn from puzzles to unlock and install various themed dioramas. Simple rules, yet deep strategy. The joy of collection and growth. Focus UP, stress DOWN! Build your very own puzzle kingdom in Apple King now. ▶ The Thrill of Making 10! • Feel the excitement when apples burst as you complete the number 10! • Simple to play, but requires quick thinking and sharp strategy! • Easy to start, but endlessly deep the more you play! ▶ Your Own Dioramas • Unlock various themed dioramas with the resources you collect from puzzles! • Medieval castles, mystical forests, pirate ships, magical kingdoms, and more await. • Install and decorate dioramas to expand and complete your very own world. ▶ Single Play & Real-Time PvP Battles • Relaxing single-player puzzle mode • Real-time matches against players worldwide, testing your brainpower! • Win rewards to unlock even more amazing dioramas and decoration items. ▶ Emotional Graphics & Immersive Collection • Charming yet premium art style • Beautiful diorama details that bring healing just by watching • Beyond puzzles—experience the joy of collection and creative decoration!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Shifting Match at 13.0 against Apple King's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Shifting Match | Apple King |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 160 MB | 246 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cigdem Baran | LAYERLAB |
Customer experience
Shifting Match
Apple King
In-app purchases
Shifting Match
No in-app purchases
Apple King
No in-app purchases
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