Comparison

Shifting Match vs Bubble Grotto

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

Bubble Grotto

Features
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Can you get Buster out of the Grotto? Guide Buster through a series of increasingly challenging levels, dodging hazards and controlling his size to reach each exit. But getting there isn't enough. Buster has to be the right size to escape. Too small? He can't get out. Too big? He can't get out — and risks bursting. Get it just right and Buster can escape to face the next challenge. Master every level, make it all the way out of the Grotto and Buster earns the ultimate prize — becoming King Bubble Buster. FEATURES • Guide Buster through increasingly challenging levels • Grow and shrink Buster to find the perfect escape size • Dodge obstacles and dangerous hazards • Balance size, movement and timing • Simple controls with skill-based physics gameplay • Increasing challenge as you progress • Complete every level and escape the Grotto • Become King Bubble Buster! Can you master every level and lead Buster to freedom?

Screenshots

Shifting Match4 screens
Bubble Grotto3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Shifting Match at 13.0 against Bubble Grotto's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Shifting Match versus Bubble Grotto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShifting MatchBubble Grotto
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB187 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCigdem BaranJohn McArthur

In-app purchases

None

Shifting Match

No in-app purchases

None

Bubble Grotto

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shifting Match free?
Shifting Match is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bubble Grotto free?
Bubble Grotto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shifting Match or Bubble Grotto have ads?
Both Shifting Match and Bubble Grotto show ads.

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