# CMY vs Shift Light Puzzle

The clearest difference is ads: CMY at none against Shift Light Puzzle's shown. CMY also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). Shift Light Puzzle's advantage is ratings volume (793 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CMY sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Shift Light Puzzle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CMY holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift Light Puzzle has 793 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of CMY's written reviews are positive against 76% of Shift Light Puzzle's.

CMY ships an update every 2 months, Shift Light Puzzle every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on July 3, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CMY | Shift Light Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmy/id869354956/reviews)** | [4.7 (793 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-light-puzzle/id1003736955/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **793** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 76.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Emiel Lensink](https://appshunter.io/developer/456609814) | [Solebon LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/836906903) |

## What reviewers say

### CMY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmy/id869354956)

A unique puzzle game where players place colored blocks on a grid. Mixing colors to black clears squares, allowing for new placements. Features multiple color models and competitive leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Color mixing mechanics, Grid-based block placement, Color model selection, Grid rotation, Game Center leaderboards, Achievements

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Red Green Blue | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Yellow Blue | $0.99 | one-time |


### Shift Light Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-light-puzzle/id1003736955)

Rotate tiles to connect power, connectors, and bulbs and make them glow. This puzzle game offers thousands of levels with increasing complexity, including color mixing and wrapping mechanics. Enjoy a relaxing yet challenging experience with a visually appealing interface and sound effects.

**Highlights:** Rotate tiles to connect circuits, Light up all bulbs to win, 3,500+ challenging levels, Color mixing and wrapping modes, Multiple board sizes, Detailed stats tracking

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM UPGRADE | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and challenging
- 💡 Innovative puzzle game
- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Enjoyable and gentle
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Difficulty progression issues
- 👎 Lack of audio options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing on certain devices
- Inability to save progress

**Requested features**

- Ability to specify difficulty level
- Sync progress across devices
- Hints or solutions for advanced levels
- Customizable background music/sounds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CMY free?

CMY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shift Light Puzzle free?

Shift Light Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CMY or Shift Light Puzzle?

CMY is rated higher. CMY averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Shift Light Puzzle averages 4.7 from 793 ratings.

### Do CMY or Shift Light Puzzle have ads?

Shift Light Puzzle shows ads; CMY does not.

### Which is updated more often, CMY or Shift Light Puzzle?

CMY ships an update every 2 months, and Shift Light Puzzle every 6 months. Most recently, CMY was updated on July 3, 2026 and Shift Light Puzzle on September 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*