Comparison

Shift Out! vs Arrowlume

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

Head to head
About

Shift Out!

This is an addictive offline puzzle game where you tap to move pieces and clear a grid. With over 1000 unique levels, it offers a relaxing yet challenging brain teaser for players of all ages. Enjoy satisfying gameplay and sharpen your logic skills anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • 1000+ unique levels
  • Offline gameplay
  • Tap & clear mechanics
  • Progressive difficulty
  • Helpful hints
  • Clean and relaxing design
Features
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Every Tap Counts. Can You Clear Them All? Shift Out is the addictive brain teaser where you tap, plan, and clear the grid—one satisfying move at a time. With 1000+ unique levels, this offline puzzle game challenges your logic and keeps your mind sharp wherever you are. Simple to learn. Hard to master. Perfect for quick breaks or long play sessions. ## How to Play • Tap pieces to move them in the correct direction • Pieces move only when the path is clear • Plan the right sequence to solve each puzzle • Clear the entire grid to complete the level • Finish every challenge with smart strategy • Use hints if you get stuck - Game Features - 1000+ Unique Puzzles Enjoy hundreds of relaxing and challenging levels with fresh layouts and satisfying gameplay. - Real Brain Training Sharpen your logic, focus, and problem-solving skills with puzzles designed to keep your mind active. - Tap & Clear Gameplay Simple one-tap controls make every puzzle easy to pick up, while clever level design keeps every solution rewarding. - Master Every Challenge Find the correct sequence, clear the grid, and complete increasingly satisfying puzzles. - Progressive Difficulty Start with relaxing beginner levels and work your way up to advanced brain-teasing challenges. - 100% Offline Puzzle Game Play anytime, anywhere—no internet connection required. Perfect for travel, commutes, or relaxing before bed. - Helpful Hints Need a little help? Use hints to keep progressing while still enjoying the satisfaction of solving each puzzle. - Clean & Relaxing Design Minimal visuals, smooth animations, and satisfying sound effects create a calm and enjoyable experience. - Challenge Yourself From beginner-friendly levels to expert brain teasers, every puzzle offers a rewarding test of logic and planning. - Why You'll Love Shift Out If you enjoy brain teasers, logic puzzles, grid challenges, relaxing puzzle games, or offline games, Shift Out is made for you. Whether you're looking for a quick five-minute brain break or hours of satisfying puzzle solving, Shift Out delivers rewarding challenges with every level. - Play offline anytime - No time limits—solve at your own pace - Suitable for players of all ages - Regular updates with new puzzles and challenges - Download Shift Out today and start clearing every puzzle!

About

Arrowlume

A calming logic puzzle game where you clear the board by directing arrows in the correct sequence. Offers hundreds of levels, daily challenges, and customizable profiles. Earn rewards and hints through gameplay or optional purchases.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of arrow puzzles
  • Daily challenges with rankings
  • Offline play with saved progress
  • Build daily streaks and earn rewards
  • Personalize player profile
  • Optional hint card purchases
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Find the way out, one arrow at a time. Arrowlume is a calm logic puzzle about clearing the board in the right order. • Explore hundreds of arrow puzzles and choose your difficulty. • Play offline, leave a level, and continue from your saved board. • Join the daily challenge, see player statistics and public rankings, and earn event rewards. • Build a daily streak and collect rewards, including a weekly hint-card gift and five hint cards every 50 cleared levels. • Personalize your player name, avatar, and profile frame. Unlock special avatars and frames from Profile using 3 hint cards per item. • Use earned star-coins for hints, or choose optional packs of 10, 30 or 70 verified hint cards. One card can reveal a hint or restore one heart after a loss. Five cards can complete the current level and award five star-coins. • Watch an optional rewarded ad to restore one heart. Banner ads may appear during gameplay. A one-time Remove Ads purchase removes banner ads forever. Prices are shown by the App Store before confirmation. There are no subscriptions. Paid purchases require an internet connection. Ordinary gameplay and earned-star hints remain available offline. Account-deletion controls are in Settings.

Screenshots

Shift Out!4 screens
Arrowlume3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Shift Out! at 460 against Arrowlume's 1. Arrowlume's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (every 4 days vs weekly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Shift Out! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Arrowlume sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arrowlume holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift Out! has 460 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shift Out! ships an update weekly, Arrowlume every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shift Out! versus Arrowlume: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShift Out!Arrowlume
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (460 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings460 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAeka GamesMajed Almujalli

Customer experience

Shift Out!

All ratings460 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Arrowlume

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Shift Out!

One-time2
  • Get 3 Hints$0.99
  • Remove Ads Liftime$9.99
4 purchases

Arrowlume

One-time4
  • 10 Hint Cards$1.99
  • 30 Hint Cards$2.99
  • Remove Ads Forever$4.99
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  • 70 Hint Cards$6.99

Questions

Is Shift Out! free?
Shift Out! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arrowlume free?
Arrowlume is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shift Out! or Arrowlume?
Arrowlume is rated higher. Shift Out! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 460 ratings, while Arrowlume averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Shift Out! or Arrowlume have ads?
Both Shift Out! and Arrowlume show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shift Out! or Arrowlume?
Shift Out! ships an update weekly, and Arrowlume every 4 days. Most recently, Shift Out! was updated on November 9, 2026 and Arrowlume on November 10, 2026.

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