Comparison

Sift vs Aphelion

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

Head to head
About

Sift

Features
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Sort gems by tilting your phone in this physics puzzle — pour diamonds through glass jars using real gravity controls. Welcome to Sift, the ultimate physics-based sorting challenge where gravity is your only tool. Your mission: Purge the junk, keep the jewels. Use precision tilt controls to navigate diamonds through a sea of clutter - from heavy rocks and slippery paperclips to explosive bombs and sticky obstacles. FEEL THE WEIGHT OF THE GEMS No buttons. No tapping. Sift turns your device into a real glass vessel. Experience ultra-responsive motion controls that make every slide, bounce, and "clink" feel incredibly real. DODGE THE CHAOS As the rounds progress, the "junk" gets smarter: * Balloons: Floating pests that push your crystals out of reach. * Bombs: Fragile explosives that detonate after three strikes. * Sticky Mess: Slime that glues objects together - shake your phone to break free! MASTER THE GLASS Test your reflexes across five unique vessels, including the narrow Erlenmeyer Flask and the wide-open Beaker. Every five stages, the vessel changes, forcing you to master new physics and flow patterns. STUNNING VISUALS & SOUND * Glow & Sparkle: Beautifully rendered emeralds, rubies, and sapphires. * Tactile Audio: Satisfying crystal-on-glass sound effects. * Pure Focus: A minimalist, parallax galaxy backdrop for zen-like gameplay. TRACK YOUR PERFECTION Can you hit a Perfect Stage? Track your lifetime stats, unlock new gem colors, and see how many thousands of items you’ve successfully sorted.

About

Aphelion

Guide a comet through celestial bodies and obstacles using precise flicks. Solve physics-based puzzles across five distinct chapters with over 50 handcrafted levels. Experience a minimalist, timer-free approach to space exploration.

Highlights
  • Flick-based aiming and trajectory control
  • Gravity-driven orbital mechanics
  • 50 handcrafted levels across 5 chapters
  • Minimalist, timer-free gameplay
  • Steer comets and capture celestial bodies
Features
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Master gravity with one flick. Launch a comet, bend its trajectory around moving worlds, and complete 100 handcrafted orbital puzzles. EXPLORE TEN CHAPTERS • Aim with precision using a live trajectory preview • Slingshot around planets and capture stable orbits • Collect and deliver ice across moving systems • Reshape trajectories with timed engine burns • Survive atmospheric entry and dangerous ring crossings • Defend planets from incoming asteroids • Use animated solver hints whenever you’re stuck Play at your own pace with no timers, energy systems, or forced ads. The core game works offline and fits into a remarkably small download. One flick. One trajectory. One perfect solution.

Screenshots

Sift4 screens
Aphelion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Aphelion at every 2 days against Sift's every 6 days. Aphelion also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, 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. Sift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Aphelion sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sift ships an update every 6 days, Aphelion every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sift versus Aphelion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSiftAphelion
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—21 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel SzlaskiJIUSONG GAO

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sift

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$0.99
1 purchases

Aphelion

One-time1
  • Unlock All Hints$3.99

Questions

Is Sift free?
Sift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aphelion free?
Aphelion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sift or Aphelion have ads?
Both Sift and Aphelion show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sift or Aphelion?
Sift ships an update every 6 days, and Aphelion every 2 days. Most recently, Sift was updated on November 9, 2026 and Aphelion on November 10, 2026.

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