# Toad Line vs Mega Shades

The clearest difference is rating: Toad Line at 5.0 against Mega Shades's 3.8. Toad Line also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 25%). Mega Shades's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (84 vs 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Toad Line sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Mega Shades asks for nothing beyond the download.

Toad Line holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mega Shades has 84 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Toad Line's written reviews are positive against 25% of Mega Shades's.

Toad Line ships an update every 5 weeks, Mega Shades every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Toad Line | Mega Shades |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toad-line/id953434554/reviews)** | [3.8 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-shades-arcade-puzzle/id1071407489/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **84** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 36 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ethan Sarif-Kattan](https://appshunter.io/developer/825823924) | [Marstin Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/879922449) |

## What reviewers say

### Toad Line

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toad-line/id953434554)

A physics-based puzzle game where you draw paths to guide a toad through challenging levels. Collect butterflies and avoid obstacles to reach the finish line. Hints are available if you get stuck.

**Highlights:** Physics-based puzzle gameplay, Draw paths to guide the toad, Collect butterflies, Avoid obstacles, Hints available for difficult levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cool Toad | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coloured Toad Background | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blue Line | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pink Dots | $0.99 | one-time |
| Random Images Line | $0.99 | one-time |
| +500 Ink | $0.99 | one-time |
| Precise Ink Meter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Smaller Toad | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000+ Ink | $1.99 | one-time |


### Mega Shades

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-shades-arcade-puzzle/id1071407489)

Strategically place falling blocks into columns to merge them by color. Complete rows of the same color to clear them and prevent columns from reaching the top. Experience increasingly rapid gameplay that tests your reflexes and planning skills.

**Highlights:** Block placement and merging, Row clearing mechanics, Increasingly fast gameplay, Color-based merging, Tap to change destination, Drag to accelerate blocks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Toad Line free?

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

### Is Mega Shades free?

Mega Shades is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Toad Line or Mega Shades?

Toad Line is rated higher. Toad Line averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Mega Shades averages 3.8 from 84 ratings.

### Do Toad Line or Mega Shades have ads?

Mega Shades shows ads; Toad Line does not.

### Which is updated more often, Toad Line or Mega Shades?

Toad Line ships an update every 5 weeks, and Mega Shades every 6 months. Most recently, Toad Line was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mega Shades on November 2, 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.*