Comparison

Coloramba! vs Shells

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

Head to head
About

Coloramba!

A captivating puzzle game where players clear a screen by removing same-colored figures. It offers classic and random color modes, extensive statistics, and an undo feature for mistakes. Collect medals and save your progress.

Highlights
  • Classic and random color modes
  • Medal collection system
  • Up to 20 undo steps
  • Detailed game statistics
  • Save results to Camera Roll
  • Demo mode for training
Features
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Coloramba! is an elegant addictive-puzzle based on ultra hooking game Numberama which is being played by hundreds of thousands people all over the world! To be brief Coloramba! is a Numberama for those who’s better with colors rather than maths. And for those who’s craving for something new. Aim of the game is to clean up a screen by excluding the same-colored figures (verticali or continiously). Features: • Classic game – 5 colors in a certain order • Random colors game is for advanced players • Medals. Collect all 22 medals as a reward for a good skills • Up to 20 undo steps, don't worry about mistakes • Undo by finger swiping • Score, time, lines, pairs and left pairs statistics • Different high scores for Classics and Random games • Saving results to Camera Roll • Demo mode for training • iPad, iPad Retina, iPhone, iPhone Retina, iPhone 5, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus Support • Game Center Support

About

Shells

A geometry puzzle game where you slide blocks into larger shells to rearrange the board and solve challenges. It offers over 360 levels across 8 worlds with a focus on spatial reasoning and problem-solving. Enjoy a relaxing experience with a soothing soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Nested block sliding mechanics
  • Over 360 original levels
  • 8 distinct game worlds
  • Optional hint system
  • Soothing piano soundtrack
  • Compact 4x4 grid gameplay
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Shells is a geometry puzzle game about the elegance of nested pieces on a tiny board. Slide your block into larger shells to rearrange the board and find your way out! Features: - Simple core mechanics and deep emergent complexity packed into a compact 4x4 grid. Train your brain by challenging your problem solving and spatial reasoning skills! - Gradual difficulty curve featuring over 360 original levels spread across 8 distinct worlds. - Flexible progression structure with multiple levels to choose from at any given point. - Adjust the difficulty to your liking with the optional hint system! - Soothing piano soundtrack accompanied by relaxing sound effects and backgrounds.

Screenshots

Coloramba!4 screens
Shells4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Shells at Free against Coloramba!'s $0.99. Shells also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (100% vs 59%). Coloramba!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, 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

Shells is free to download; Coloramba! costs $0.99 up front. Shells sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Coloramba! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shells holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Coloramba!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Shells's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Coloramba! ships an update every 9 days, Shells weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Coloramba! versus Shells: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColoramba!Shells
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (7 ratings)5.0 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings722 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB102 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOkroshka Labarlybird games LLC

Customer experience

Coloramba!

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral28.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive59.0%
Neutral12.8%
Negative28.2%

Shells

All ratings22 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Coloramba!

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Shells

One-time4
  • Small Bundle$0.99
  • Medium Bundle$1.99
  • Large Bundle$3.99
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  • Unlimited Bundle$8.99

Questions

Is Coloramba! free?
Coloramba! costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shells free?
Shells is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Coloramba! or Shells?
Shells is rated higher. Coloramba! averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Shells averages 5.0 from 22 ratings.
Do Coloramba! or Shells have ads?
Shells shows ads; Coloramba! does not.
Which is updated more often, Coloramba! or Shells?
Coloramba! ships an update every 9 days, and Shells weekly. Most recently, Coloramba! was updated on September 21, 2026 and Shells on September 11, 2026.

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