Comparison

AnimalsSpott vs Tapshift

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

Head to head
About

AnimalsSpott

A fast-paced forest-themed game where you quickly count specific animals on screen within a time limit. Earn points by correctly identifying animals and build combos, but beware of distractions that increase the challenge. Track your progress and learn about different creatures in an in-game encyclopedia.

Highlights
  • Timed animal counting challenges
  • Forest-themed gameplay
  • Combo system for correct answers
  • Distractions to increase difficulty
  • Leaderboard for high scores
  • Animal encyclopedia with detailed info
Features
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AnimalsSpott is a forest-themed observation and counting game. Within 120 seconds, quickly count the number of specified animals on the screen. Various forest animals (rabbits, deer, owls, squirrels, monkeys, zebras, pandas, etc.) appear, while distractions like stones, clouds, and leaves increase the difficulty. Correct answers earn points and build combos, while mistakes break the combo chain. As rounds progress, more distractions appear, gradually increasing the challenge. The game includes a leaderboard and an encyclopedia system, recording your best scores and learning detailed information about each animal. Test your observation skills and reaction speed in this fun counting challenge in the forest.

About

Tapshift

Features
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A cozy Lights Out puzzle with optional breathing breaks. Your 5-minute escape from the noise. Tap a tile. It flips, and so do its neighbors. Clear the board. Sounds simple? 120 solvable levels across 4 unique worlds will prove otherwise. SETTLE IN, THEN PLAY When enabled, Tapshift can add a gentle breathing pause before a puzzle. Inhale. Exhale. Then solve. You can skip it or turn it off anytime. 4 WORLDS, 120 LEVELS • World 1: Classic 2-state puzzles on clean grids. • World 2: 3-state color puzzles that cycle as you tap. • World 3: Shape-pattern puzzles with new tap patterns. • World 4: Master puzzles that mix larger grids, colors and patterns. Every level is solvable. No guessing. Pure logic. DAILY CHALLENGE Three new puzzles every day. Complete all 3 to build your streak. Miss a day? Watch a short video to save it. Compete with yourself, no leaderboard pressure. SMART HINTS Stuck? Use a hint to highlight the optimal next tap. Earn hints by watching rewarded videos, or grab a hint pack. Hints refund automatically if you don't use the suggestion. TROPHIES & SKINS Unlock 15 trophies (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Master) by mastering each world. Gold trophies unlock exclusive tile skins. NO TIMERS. NO FORCED ADS. Play at your pace. Ads are optional and rewarded. Watch one for a hint or to save your streak. Or remove ads entirely for $2.99. PLAY OFFLINE Campaign levels work offline. Your subway commute just got better. FEATURES • 120 solvable puzzle levels • 4 themed worlds with unique mechanics • Daily challenge with streak system • Ambient soundtrack and optional breathing exercise • 15 trophies and unlockable tile skins • Smart hint system • No forced ads, no timers, no loot boxes • Campaign levels work offline • Designed for iPhone (portrait mode) From Ludoshift, a solo studio making calm, clever games. Download free. Breathe. Solve.

Screenshots

AnimalsSpott3 screens
Tapshift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AnimalsSpott at none against Tapshift's 4. AnimalsSpott also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and update cadence 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. Tapshift sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. AnimalsSpott asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AnimalsSpott ships an update every 4 days, Tapshift every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AnimalsSpott versus Tapshift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnimalsSpottTapshift
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMai Le Thi BachMarcin Wysokinski

In-app purchases

None

AnimalsSpott

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Tapshift

One-time4
  • 15 Hints Starter Pack$0.99
  • 30 Hints Standard Pack$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
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  • 60 Hints Best Value$2.99

Questions

Is AnimalsSpott free?
AnimalsSpott is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tapshift free?
Tapshift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AnimalsSpott or Tapshift have ads?
Tapshift shows ads; AnimalsSpott does not.
Which is updated more often, AnimalsSpott or Tapshift?
AnimalsSpott ships an update every 4 days, and Tapshift every 6 days. Most recently, AnimalsSpott was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tapshift on October 25, 2026.

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