Comparison

Paint Shift vs Split

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

Head to head
About

Paint Shift

Features
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Can you match the pattern? Paint Shift is a unique puzzle game where you paint tiles, shift the board, and recreate a target pattern. Simple to learn, yet surprisingly deep: Paint tiles with a tap Shift the board with a swipe Blend colors to solve puzzles Each move spreads color across the board in a satisfying and strategic way. Features: 120+ handcrafted levels Unique mechanics inspired by cumulative shifts Special tiles and tricky gimmicks Clean and minimal design Easy to start, hard to master. Can you solve them all?

About

Split

Features
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Step into Split, the ultimate modern revival of the legendary ball-trap arcade puzzle! Slice across the board to wall off space and trap bouncing balls into ever-shrinking pockets. Simple to learn, tough to master. HOW TO PLAY - Swipe vertically or horizontally to draw expanding partition walls - Wall off empty space to trap bouncing balls into smaller areas - Reach the target percentage to complete the level and unlock new challenges - Watch out - if a ball hits your wall before it reaches both edges, it explodes! GAME FEATURES - High-FPS Physics Engine - smooth 60+ FPS ball bouncing and dynamic collisions - Haptic Impulse Feedback - feel every collision and completed wall - Sleek Modern Effects - dynamic particle explosions and smooth fade animations - Global Leaderboards and Achievements - compete with players worldwide via Game Center - Offline Play - play anywhere, anytime, no internet required Can you master the board and conquer every level? Download Split today and test your reflexes!

Screenshots

Paint Shift4 screens
Split4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paint Shift at none against Split's 5. Paint Shift also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Split sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Paint Shift asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Paint Shift versus Split: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaint ShiftSplit
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysโ€”
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size181 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShuei MizusawaParking Pic Inc

In-app purchases

None

Paint Shift

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Split

One-time5
  • Pocket of Coins$0.99
  • Retro 1992 Skin$1.99
  • Remove Ads / Pro$2.99
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  • Sack of Coins$3.99
  • Chest of Coins$7.99

Questions

Is Paint Shift free?
Paint Shift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Split free?
Split is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Paint Shift or Split have ads?
Both Paint Shift and Split show ads.

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