Comparison

Shuttle Shuffle vs Ninja Star Dojo

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

Ninja Star Dojo

Engage in fast-paced action by selecting a ninja and launching stars to destroy approaching balls. Match colors for powerful combos and high scores across 25 challenging levels. Enjoy retina-quality graphics and custom soundtracks.

Highlights
  • 3 Ninja characters
  • 25 action-packed levels
  • Color matching combos
  • Retina quality graphics
  • Custom sound tracks
  • Unlockable content through gameplay
Features
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Ninja Star Dojo is a great pick up and play action game! Select one of 3 Ninjas and throw deadly ninja stars to blast away the balls as they approach your base. Match colors to create massive destructive combos for huge scores! Features: ** 25 Action packed and challenging levels ** Universal App supporting all recent iPhone, iPad and iPod touch models ** Beautiful retina quality graphics ** Top notch custom sound tracks ** 100% Free -- All items and levels can be easily unlocked through gameplay only. Check it out today!

Screenshots

Shuttle Shuffle4 screens
Ninja Star Dojo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ninja Star Dojo at none against Shuttle Shuffle's 11. Ninja Star Dojo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Shuttle Shuffle's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 119 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, review sentiment 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 11 one-off in-app purchases. Ninja Star Dojo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ninja Star Dojo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shuttle Shuffle has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shuttle Shuffle ships an update every 3 months, Ninja Star Dojo every 119 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Shuttle Shuffle versus Ninja Star Dojo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShuttle ShuffleNinja Star Dojo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 119 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB49 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperLozange LabBrian TEETER

Customer experience

Shuttle Shuffle

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

Ninja Star Dojo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Shuttle Shuffle

One-time11
  • Pack of 20 hint points$0.99
  • Unlock World 2: Luna$1.99
  • Unlock World 3: Zigma$1.99
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  • MegaPack of 45 hint points$1.99
  • 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
None

Ninja Star Dojo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shuttle Shuffle free?
Shuttle Shuffle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ninja Star Dojo free?
Ninja Star Dojo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shuttle Shuffle or Ninja Star Dojo?
Ninja Star Dojo is rated higher. Shuttle Shuffle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Ninja Star Dojo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Shuttle Shuffle or Ninja Star Dojo have ads?
Shuttle Shuffle shows ads; Ninja Star Dojo does not.
Which is updated more often, Shuttle Shuffle or Ninja Star Dojo?
Shuttle Shuffle ships an update every 3 months, and Ninja Star Dojo every 119 months. Most recently, Shuttle Shuffle was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ninja Star Dojo on October 18, 2026.

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