NumShift!

Slide. Sum. Score.

Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Slide. Sum. Score. NumShift is a fresh take on the number puzzle. Slide entire rows and columns across a 5×5 board — when adjacent tiles add up to the target number, they merge and you score. Start simple with pairs that equal 10, then level up as the target climbs to 15, 20, and beyond. What begins as easy arithmetic becomes a strategic challenge as you plan moves ahead, set up chain reactions, and keep the board from filling up. WHAT MAKES NUMSHIFT DIFFERENT Unlike other number puzzles, you shift entire rows or columns — not every tile at once. This gives you precise control over the board. And tiles don't merge by matching — they merge by summing to a target. That one twist changes everything. HOW TO PLAY • Swipe left or right to slide a row • Swipe up or down to slide a column • Adjacent tiles that add up to the target number merge automatically • New tiles spawn after every move • The game ends when the board fills with no possible merges FEATURES • Unique target-sum mechanic — not just another 2048 clone • 4 levels with increasing targets (10 → 15 → 20 → 25) • Combo multiplier system — chain consecutive merges for massive scores • Multi-tile merges — combine 2, 3, 4, or even 5 tiles at once • Undo button — take back your last move • Game Center leaderboards — compete globally for high score and highest level • Satisfying haptic feedback and sound effects • Clean, minimal dark-mode design • Works on iPhone and iPad • No ads. No timers. No nonsense. Built by PapaG Studios — a one-person indie studio making games worth your time.

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Hints, real sound, and a quieter Game Center. Stuck? Tap Hint for a nudge — they're free, and a perfect Daily restocks you. Merges and slides now play on media volume and honor Silent. The Game Center rocket stays on the signed-in menu, not over the board. Also in 1.2.2: if a newer NumShift is on the App Store, we'll mention it on the menu (and in Settings).

Version 1.2.2

The developer, Gene Matthews, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Not Linked to You

    The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

    • Usage Data

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

The developer indicated that this app supports the following accessibility features. Learn More

  • Supported Features

    • Dark Interface

    • Differentiate Without Color Alone

    • Sufficient Contrast

    • Reduced Motion

Information

Seller
  • Gene Matthews
Size
  • 5.9 MB
Category
  • Puzzle
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
Languages
  • English
Age Rating
4+
Copyright
  • © 2026 PapaG Studios
  • Developer Website
  • Privacy Policy

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    • Game Center

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