Comparison

RenderBlox vs Pocket Shelves

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

Head to head
About

RenderBlox

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Drag a block onto the 8×8 board. Turn it to fit. Clear a row, a column, or both. Chain clears into combos and watch the board light up. That's RenderBlox. A block puzzle built for players who've opened other puzzle games and found them too loud, too pushy, or too hard to read. Ages 4 and up, kids, parents, anyone who wants a calm break. GAME MODES • Endless: keep clearing, build your high score • Adventure: 120 levels across 6 worlds • Daily: a fresh challenge every day • Timed: fast plays, big combos • Zen: no timer, no pressure, no game over TEN THEMES, IN THREE FAMILIES Soft-pastel: Perzik Droom, Mint Fris, Crème, Lavendel Mist, Hemelse Dag, Bos. Dimmed-darks: Diepe Oceaan, Aurora. Neon: Inferno, Middernacht Neon. Pick the one that fits your mood. The whole interface shifts with you. FIVE SPECIALS, USED WHEN YOU WANT Bomb, rainbow, lightning, megabomb, quake. Never required. They're for players who'd rather clear a corner with a bomb than plan a complex combo. ACCESSIBILITY, FROM DAY ONE Built using gameaccessibilityguidelines.com as a starting point, the resource that shows what's possible in game a11y and how few games implement it. • Colorblind support: three real correction modes (Protanopia, Deuteranopia, Tritanopia) • High contrast mode + larger text option • Shape indicators: distinguish pieces without relying on color • Dyslexia-friendly font option • Reduce motion + disable particles + disable background animations • Calm Mode: one toggle that turns on a sensory-safe profile • Tap-to-place: full game playable without drag gestures • Disable timer: opt out of any time pressure • VoiceOver hints + spoken subtitles for game events • Photosensitivity warning at first launch, with one-tap Calm Mode entry WHAT WE DON'T DO • No forced ads. Rewarded ads only. You choose to watch, for coins or a special. • No required account. Anonymous play is the default. Sign in with Apple only if you want cloud save across devices. Ages 4+. PEGI 3. RenderBlox is the first game in the Rendergames series by Still Rendering Studios.

About

Pocket Shelves

A relaxing puzzle game where you organize everyday objects by matching three identical items. Clear shelves by strategically moving items to your tray, aiming to empty the shelves without overfilling your limited tray slots. Enjoy a calm, no-time-limit experience with hundreds of levels and discoverable objects.

Highlights
  • Organize everyday objects
  • Match three to clear
  • Empty shelves without filling tray
  • 1000 levels
  • No time limit
  • Hints and undo options
Features
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Make room for a quiet moment with Pocket Shelves, a cozy puzzle game where you organize everyday objects, one thoughtful move at a time. Tap the front object in a column to place it in your tray. Three identical objects clear together. Empty the shelves without filling the tray’s seven slots. Each cleared set of three moves the barriers, so look ahead before you choose. The full game includes 1000 levels, 40 themes and 240 objects to discover. Play at your own pace with no time limit. Use hints or undo a move whenever you need a little help. The first 100 campaign levels are free. A single in-app purchase unlocks the remaining 900 levels.

Screenshots

RenderBlox4 screens
Pocket Shelves3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pocket Shelves at none against RenderBlox's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. RenderBlox sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Pocket Shelves sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
RenderBlox versus Pocket Shelves: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRenderBloxPocket Shelves
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB134 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStill Rendering StudiosZhenxing Feng

In-app purchases

8 purchases

RenderBlox

One-time8
  • 250 Coins$0.99
  • Piggy Break$0.99
  • Special Mix$1.99
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  • 600 Coins$2.99
  • 1500 Coins$4.99
  • Mega Pack$4.99
  • 4000 Coins$9.99
  • Premium Bundle$9.99
1 purchases

Pocket Shelves

One-time1
  • Full game unlock$4.99

Questions

Is RenderBlox free?
RenderBlox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pocket Shelves free?
Pocket Shelves is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RenderBlox or Pocket Shelves have ads?
RenderBlox shows ads; Pocket Shelves does not.

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