Comparison

Device Shift vs Rope help

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

Head to head
About

Device Shift

Features
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Tap 'swap,' 'push-pull,' or 'rotate' to move shapes into matching outlines. Game introduction: Device Shift!Tap "swap," "push-pull," or "rotate" devices in grid levels to trigger actions. Maneuver shapes by pushing, pulling, rotating, or swapping them into matching target outlines—solve spatial logic puzzles with precision. Game Features: Minimalist mechanism, endless combinations: A single device can trigger actions with just a click (such as linearly pushing a block/rotating and exchanging adjacent shapes), but multiple devices can be linked to create a chain puzzle of "push to trigger rotation → rotation activates push and pull → push and pull unlocks new paths", with difficulty gradually increasing with each level. Goal-oriented, with a sense of accomplishment: Each level takes "perfect matching between the shape and the target point" as the core objective. During the process, players need to plan the sequence of operations, anticipate the linkage effects of the devices, and experience a thrilling sense of "sudden enlightenment" when solving the puzzle.

About

Rope help

Features
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In this puzzle level game, you must study the terrain and traps, then find the best way to connect the two ends of a rope so the stickmen can slide down safely. Each level has a clear landing mission: once enough stickmen reach the destination and meet the requirement, you pass the level. Watch out for obstacles and deadly mechanisms—touching them will kill the stickmen and can fail the challenge. Try different rope connections, angles, and paths to create a safer, more efficient descent route, complete the objectives, and unlock more levels.

Screenshots

Device Shift3 screens
Rope help3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Device Shift at none against Rope help's shown. Device Shift also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Rope help's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 6 days). On price, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Device Shift ships an update every 6 days, Rope help daily. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Device Shift versus Rope help: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevice ShiftRope help
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB10 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer晓波 郭丽珊 黄

In-app purchases

None

Device Shift

No in-app purchases

None

Rope help

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Device Shift free?
Device Shift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rope help free?
Rope help is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Device Shift or Rope help have ads?
Rope help shows ads; Device Shift does not.
Which is updated more often, Device Shift or Rope help?
Device Shift ships an update every 6 days, and Rope help daily. Most recently, Device Shift was updated on October 2, 2026 and Rope help on September 19, 2026.

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