Comparison

Genso vs BOND//SHIFT

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

Head to head
About

Genso

Features
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Genso is an element synthesis simulator where you combine chemical elements to create new substances. Drag elements from the periodic table palette onto the canvas, bring them close together, and watch chemical reactions happen! Discover over 150 substances including water (H₂O), table salt (NaCl), rust (Fe₂O₃), and many more. Features: • 41 elements from the periodic table • 151 synthesis recipes based on real chemistry • Intuitive drag & drop interface • Discovery encyclopedia to track your progress • Beautiful particle effects for reactions • Works offline How to play: 1. Long-press or swipe an element from the palette to the canvas 2. Place elements near each other to trigger reactions 3. Discover all 151 substances and complete your encyclopedia! Perfect for chemistry enthusiasts, students, and anyone curious about the elements that make up our world.

About

BOND//SHIFT

Features
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Every atom moves in a straight line until an obstacle stops it. Your goal: rebuild the target molecule in as few moves as possible. BOND//SHIFT turns real chemistry into a precise spatial puzzle. Select an atom, choose a direction, and use walls and other atoms to bring the structure together. The rules take seconds to learn. The puzzles do not. - 200 hand-crafted molecular puzzles - Real molecules across 15 themed chapters - Levels with rising difficulty and an optimal move target - Touch, mouse, keyboard, controller and Apple TV Remote support - No ads and no subscription Chapters 01 and 02 are free. A single Premium purchase unlocks the complete journey across supported Apple devices. Restore Purchase is always available. Family Sharing is supported.

Screenshots

Genso3 screens
BOND//SHIFT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Genso at none against BOND//SHIFT's 1. Genso also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). BOND//SHIFT's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (5 vs 2). On price 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. BOND//SHIFT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Genso asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Genso versus BOND//SHIFT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGensoBOND//SHIFT
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIZOU, CO., LTD.Fabrice Montfort

In-app purchases

None

Genso

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BOND//SHIFT

One-time1
  • BOND//SHIFT Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Genso free?
Genso is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BOND//SHIFT free?
BOND//SHIFT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Genso or BOND//SHIFT have ads?
Genso shows ads; BOND//SHIFT does not.

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