Comparison

Capture The NFC vs Shadow Match Go

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

Head to head
About

Capture The NFC

Explore your surroundings and engage in a live multiplayer territory game by capturing NFC flags and defending locations. Discover hidden clues, compete with others, and expand your influence in a unique real-world adventure.

Highlights
  • Capture real-world NFC flags
  • Live territory control gameplay
  • Competitive multiplayer modes
  • Discover player-created map points
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Family-friendly exploration
Features
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Capture The NFC transforms the real world into a live multiplayer territory game. Discover hidden NFC flags, scan clues, capture locations, defend territory, and compete with players around you using your iPhone. NEW IN THIS VERSION • 4 new multiplayer Game Center modes • Add real-world NFC tags you discover to the live map • Wild NFC points remain active for 28 days • Held flags double in value every 7 days • Added support for 10 additional languages • Stability and performance improvements FEATURES • Capture real-world NFC flags • Live territory control gameplay • Competitive multiplayer modes • Discover player-created map points • Explore your city in a new way • Game Center leaderboards and achievements • Adventure, puzzle, and challenge gameplay • Family-friendly exploration mechanics • Designed for solo play or groups • Built for real-world city adventures

About

Shadow Match Go

Features
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Shadow Match delivers a structured drag-and-drop puzzle experience across 6 curated thematic sets with 18 total levels. GAME MECHANICS: - Display: 4 shadow silhouettes shown as darkened targets at the top - Input: Drag colorful SF Symbol icons from the bottom panel to matching targets - Feedback: Matched targets illuminate with a neon lime glow; unmatched targets remain dim - Completion: All 4 shapes matched triggers the win screen CONTENT BREAKDOWN: | Theme | Levels | Sample Items | |-----------|--------|----------------------------------| | Animals | 3 | Rabbit, Turtle, Bird, Fish, Cat | | Fruits | 3 | Carrot, Cake, Basket, Cup | | Vehicles | 3 | Car, Bus, Plane, Scooter | | Nature | 3 | Sun, Moon, Cloud, Lightning | | Tools | 3 | Hammer, Wrench, Scissors, Key | | Food | 3 | Tea, Coffee, Popcorn, Cake | TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: - Platform: iOS 15.0 and later (iPhone only) - Persistence: Progress stored via local ProgressStore (no server) - Offline: Zero network requests - No analytics, no ads, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases - Visual: Cyberpunk dark theme with neon cyan, lime, and pink accent glows COGNITIVE BENEFITS: - Spatial reasoning: Matching silhouette shapes develops visual-spatial skills - Attention to detail: Subtle shape differences require focused observation - Category knowledge: 6 real-world themes reinforce object recognition ACCESSIBILITY: - Large touch targets (70x70 pt per shape) - High-contrast neon-on-dark color scheme - Portrait orientation only for focused one-handed play

Screenshots

Capture The NFC4 screens
Shadow Match Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

Capture The NFC and Shadow Match Go are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Capture The NFC versus Shadow Match Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCapture The NFCShadow Match Go
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas Richardsonꙓ 郭

In-app purchases

None

Capture The NFC

No in-app purchases

None

Shadow Match Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Capture The NFC free?
Capture The NFC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shadow Match Go free?
Shadow Match Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Capture The NFC or Shadow Match Go have ads?
Neither Capture The NFC nor Shadow Match Go shows ads.

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