Apps by Michael Kraft
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GradientXYZ - The Color Puzzle

Michael Kraft

Free 5.00 · 1 storefront · 7 ratings No in-app purchases
Open on Apple

About this app

Meet your new favorite “thinky” puzzle. Your goal is simple: match each row to the color guide on the left. Getting there is delightfully tricky. Slide entire rows, shift columns, and rotate square selections to restore harmony—one satisfying move at a time. Whether you’re optimizing every step for a perfect clear or relaxing into a rhythm of clever fixes, this puzzle rewards planning, pattern recognition, and that magical “aha!” moment. Highlights • Smart mechanics: Shift rows, move columns, and rotate squares to untangle the grid. • Learn by doing: A friendly tutorial teaches the fundamentals in minutes. • Stars and perfection: Beat the target move count to earn stars. Hit the exact count for a perfect, mythical blue-star clear. • Daily Challenge: One curated puzzle every day. Keep your streak alive and earn bonus hints at milestones. • Hints when you want them: Thoughtful, AI-powered hints help you make real progress—no spoilers unless you ask. • Solution Helper: Reveal steps and highlight exactly where to play. • Grandmaster Mode: A tense twist—beat the clock or the game makes a move for you. Why you’ll love it • It’s calm but clever: Easy to pick up, endlessly satisfying to master. • It respects your brain: Every move matters—no filler, no fluff. • It fits your day: Quick sessions, daily goals, and deep mastery paths. Play your way • Perfect planner? Optimize every move to hit the target. • Daily grinder? Keep your streak alive and snag bonus hints. • Under pressure? Try Grandmaster Mode and outsmart the timer. • Stuck? Use a hint or reveal a step—play at your pace.

Latest release

What’s New

Version 1.3.1 Aug 1, 2026

minor fixes and improved tutorial

Audience growth

Ratings growth

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US rating-count history
7 ratings
7 Sep 11, 2026 · 7 ratings Sep 11, 2026

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Price tracking

Price intelligence

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Price history
Current Free
Free Sep 11, 2026 · Free Sep 11, 2026

First snapshot captured. The trend line starts after the next crawler price observation.

  1. First observed Sep 11, 2026 · 9:22 PM Free

Screenshots

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