Comparison

Sky Loops vs Shift & Stack

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

Head to head
About

Sky Loops

Features
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Soar through endless skies in Sky Loops, the addictive paper plane arcade game! SIMPLE TO LEARN, HARD TO MASTER Tap to fly your paper plane through glowing rings. Perfect timing earns "Perfect!" hits, building massive combo multipliers. How long can you survive? PLAY YOUR WAY • Arcade Mode: Timed challenges to compete on the leaderboards for highest score & bragging rights • Zen Mode: Relaxing endless flight CHASE PERFECTION • Hit rings perfectly to build combos up to 50x • Master the perfect ring streak system • Compete on global leaderboards • Unlock 20+ achievements UNLOCK COSMETICS • Unique planes (from Classic to Cosmic Voyager) • Beautiful trails (smoke, sparkles, aurora effects) • Progress through 5 rarity tiers: Common → Legendary • Earn coins with every flight DAILY CHALLENGES • 3 fresh challenges every day • Extra coin rewards • Perfect for quick sessions STUNNING VISUALS • Beautiful particle trail effects • Smooth 60 FPS gameplay • Minimalist design that pops • Landscape-only for immersive play FEATURES • Game Center leaderboards • iCloud save sync • No ads during gameplay • Offline play supported • Made with love by an indie developer Whether you're chasing high scores or just relaxing in Zen mode, Sky Loops offers the perfect arcade experience. Download now and take flight!

About

Shift & Stack

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Shift & Stack is a calming blocks sorting puzzle you can play in short breaks or long, zen sessions. Your goal is simple: move the top block, one tap at a time, until every stack is perfectly sorted by color. The challenge is in the planning. One rushed move can trap a color and force you to rethink the whole level. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT • Easy to learn: tap to pick up and place the top block • Strategy-friendly: no timer, so you can think ahead • Plenty of puzzles: progress from gentle starters to tricky levels • Helpful tools: undo, restart, and optional extra stack when you’re stuck • Satisfying finishes: clean clears and smooth feedback HOW TO PLAY 1) Tap a stack to pick up the top block 2) Tap another stack to place it — only on the same color (and only if there’s space) 3) Win when each stack contains a single color Play to unwind, focus, and challenge your logic — one perfect sort at a time.

Screenshots

Sky Loops4 screens
Shift & Stack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shift & Stack at none against Sky Loops's 5. Shift & Stack also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). 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. Sky Loops sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Shift & Stack asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 2 level
Sky Loops versus Shift & Stack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSky LoopsShift & Stack
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNoah Carpentereitezaz ahmad

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Sky Loops

One-time5
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Popular Pack$2.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
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  • Mega Pack$4.99
  • Ultimate Pack$9.99
None

Shift & Stack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sky Loops free?
Sky Loops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shift & Stack free?
Shift & Stack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sky Loops or Shift & Stack have ads?
Sky Loops shows ads; Shift & Stack does not.

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