Comparison

Shuttle Shuffle vs Chess Egress

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

Head to head
About

Shuttle Shuffle

Guide scattered aliens back to their shuttle in this intuitive puzzle game. Create and share your own levels, or tackle hundreds of user-generated challenges. Enjoy a fun, family-friendly experience with no time limits.

Highlights
  • Integrated level editor
  • User-created levels
  • 72 campaign levels
  • 34 achievements
  • No time limit
  • Family-friendly
Features
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Shuttle Shuffle is a puzzle game where aliens, scattered after a chaotic landing, have to find their shuttle back. Rules and gameplay are easy to pick up and very intuitive, which makes Shuttle Shuffle a game suitable for the whole family. Something special about the game is that players can -in a few seconds- create their own levels and share them to challenge other players. Everyone can take up the challenge and try to find a better solution! ------------ Features: - Create your own levels with the integrated level editor - Challenge your friends and beat their scores - Neverending puzzling : 72 campaign levels and hundreds of user levels created every day - Play at your own pace to figure out the perfect solution with no time limit - 34 achievements - A fun experience suitable for all ages ------------ "This is really cute twist on a clear-the-board type game. (...) it is highly recommended. This will keep you puzzling for ages." - Puzzle Nation "Shuttle Shuffle is a good game. It’s fun, challenging and the aliens are cute." - Puzzle Game App ------------ Awards & Recognition: - nominated for "Indie Prize Europe 2015" - "Game Art Exhibition" : Artwork exposed at Musée Fabre, Montpellier, France from November 2014 to January 2015 ------------ Having any problems? Any suggestions? We would love to hear from you! You can reach us at support@shuttle-shuffle.com ------------ PLEASE NOTE: Shuttle Shuffle is completely free to play, but you can also purchase some items within the game for real money. Just disable in app purchases on your device if you don't want to use this feature.

About

Chess Egress

Engage in a unique chess experience that combines strategic gameplay with puzzle-solving elements. Test your wits and tactical skills in this innovative challenge.

Highlights
  • Chess escape puzzles
  • Strategic gameplay
  • Puzzle-solving
  • Tactical challenges
  • Unique chess experience
Features
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Chess Egress is a chess escape puzzle game.

Screenshots

Shuttle Shuffle4 screens
Chess Egress3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Chess Egress at none against Shuttle Shuffle's shown. Chess Egress also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Shuttle Shuffle's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Shuttle Shuffle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Chess Egress sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chess Egress holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shuttle Shuffle ships an update every 3 months, Chess Egress weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shuttle Shuffle versus Chess Egress: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShuttle ShuffleChess Egress
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLozange LabMatthew Takao

Customer experience

Shuttle Shuffle

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Chess Egress

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Shuttle Shuffle

One-time10
  • Pack of 20 hint points$0.99
  • Unlock World 2: Luna$1.99
  • Unlock World 3: Zigma$1.99
Show 7 more
  • MegaPack of 60 challenge tickets$1.99
  • MegaPack of 50 creation tickets$1.99
  • Unlock all levels of world 1 (Terra)$2.99
  • GigaPack of 100 hint points$3.99
  • GigaPack of 140 challenge tickets$3.99
  • TeraPack of 400 hint points$12.99
  • TeraPack of 560 challenge tickets$12.99
1 purchases

Chess Egress

One-time1
  • Chess Egress Premium2 variants$2.99

Questions

Is Shuttle Shuffle free?
Shuttle Shuffle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chess Egress free?
Chess Egress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shuttle Shuffle or Chess Egress?
Chess Egress is rated higher. Shuttle Shuffle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Chess Egress averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Shuttle Shuffle or Chess Egress have ads?
Shuttle Shuffle shows ads; Chess Egress does not.
Which is updated more often, Shuttle Shuffle or Chess Egress?
Shuttle Shuffle ships an update every 3 months, and Chess Egress weekly. Most recently, Shuttle Shuffle was updated on November 1, 2026 and Chess Egress on November 3, 2026.

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