Comparison

Shelf Tidy vs Sum

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

Head to head
About

Shelf Tidy

Engage in a unique puzzle game where you clear cascading items, strategically matching fragile or heavy objects. Fulfill customer orders within time limits to earn bonuses and overcome clutter.

Highlights
  • Cascading item clearing
  • Strategic object matching
  • Fragile item handling
  • Heavy object mechanics
  • Time-based customer orders
  • Bonus earning
Features
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Cascading Chaos: Clear the top items first to make the ones below tumble down! Special Products: Match fragile items carefully, or use heavy goods to smash through clutter. Customer Orders: Complete specific requests before time runs out to earn big bonuses.

About

Sum

Features
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Sum-thing: Math Link Puzzle Get ready to tease your brain with Sum-thing! A refreshing puzzle game that perfectly combines the fun of match-3 linking with simple math. It’s highly addictive, relaxing, and a great way to train your brain everyday! How to play: • Look at the target number at the top of the screen (e.g., ? + ? = 48). • Drag your finger to link adjacent balls with numbers. You can link as many balls as you want! • Make the sum of the linked balls equal the target number to clear them. • Plan your moves carefully to create amazing combos and score high! Key Features: - Easy to Learn, Hard to Master: Simple rules with challenging puzzles. - Endless Fun: Enjoy tons of unique levels with gradually increasing difficulty. - Brain Training: Improve your mental math, logic, and concentration skills. - Beautiful Graphics: Colorful visual effects and satisfying gameplay. - Play Offline: No Wi-Fi or internet connection needed. Play anywhere, anytime! - Free to Play: Download and play for free! (Optional in-app purchase available to remove ads for an uninterrupted experience). Whether you are a math lover, a match-3 puzzle fan, or just looking for a fun casual game to kill time, "Sum-thing" is the perfect game for you!

Screenshots

Shelf Tidy3 screens
Sum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shelf Tidy at none against Sum's 1. Shelf Tidy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days). On price 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. Sum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shelf Tidy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shelf Tidy ships an update every 3 days, Sum every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shelf Tidy versus Sum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShelf TidySum
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer杰 徐Yuttana Suttasupa

In-app purchases

None

Shelf Tidy

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Sum

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Shelf Tidy free?
Shelf Tidy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sum free?
Sum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shelf Tidy or Sum have ads?
Sum shows ads; Shelf Tidy does not.
Which is updated more often, Shelf Tidy or Sum?
Shelf Tidy ships an update every 3 days, and Sum every 11 days. Most recently, Shelf Tidy was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sum on October 24, 2026.

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