Shifting Match vs Bubble Grotto
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
Bubble Grotto
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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?
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Shifting Match | Bubble Grotto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 160 MB | 187 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cigdem Baran | John McArthur |
In-app purchases
Shifting Match
No in-app purchases
Bubble Grotto
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is Bubble Grotto free?
Do Shifting Match or Bubble Grotto have ads?
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