What the Shell generates an estimated $0/month in revenue from 3–20 downloads/month on the App Store, according to AppCurrents estimates (updated 2026-08-02).
| Est. revenue / month | $0 |
|---|---|
| Est. downloads / month | 3–20 |
| Estimate confidence | medium |
| Pricing | Free |
| Rating | 5.00 ★ (6 ratings) |
| Category | Games |
| Released | 28.01.2015 |
| App last updated | 29.07.2026 |
| Platform | iOS |
Modeled monthly estimate · rating velocity · medium confidence
About
You both move at the same time, in secret. Only when the turtles land do you find out whose plan just fell apart. Oh no — this ain't your traditional five-in-a-row. What the Shell is the one you reach for when you and a friend are bored on the couch: "Wanna play What the Shell?" A game between two beginners can be over in three minutes, and somehow you're still at it two hours later, laughing eve…
Trends & analysis
Chart rank trend
US · overallWhy it's surfacing
Scout 6Ratings & velocity
★ 0 in windowRating distribution
100% positive · 5 ratingsGeographic reach
best rank · 0 storefrontsRevenue & downloads trend
ARPU $0Update history
5 updates tracked- v3.5.07d ago
• Replay a finished game — step through it a move at a time, or hold to jump to the start or the end • Panda opponents are now numbered, so you can see the difficulty at a glance • Tutorial translation refinements in German, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese • Opening a declined invite no longer claims your opponent won
- v3.3.021d ago
• In Finished games, tap "By Opponent" to see your win/loss record against each player • Load your complete game history with one tap • Your games list opens faster and keeps its place • Cleaner news banner with a clearer action button • The "Casual" panda is now "Amateur" • Tutorial and translation refinements across many languages
- v3.2.21mo ago
• Full controller support! • A banner now welcomes you into tournament games • Occasional news (like upcoming events) on top of your games list • Player names show correctly on the game banners • The language menu no longer spills past its panel • Replays of forfeited or timed-out games show the right result • Finished games stop nagging once you've seen them
- v3.1.11mo ago
• New shortcuts to jump straight to your next game or back to your games list • Your games list stays put and refreshes correctly when you return to the app • More reliable push notifications • Speed and stability improvements
- v3.0.01mo ago
What the Shell is back — and for the first time, you can play online cross-platform. The turtles traveled in time from 2020 with the biggest update in the game's history: • Challenge a friend or Quick Match an opponent anywhere • Take on a panda opponent that gets stronger as you do — always a fresh challenge • Smoother, cleaner, faster — rebuilt from the ground up
What the Shell — FAQ
How many downloads does What the Shell get?
What the Shell sees an estimated 3–20 downloads per month on the App Store, per AppCurrents modeling.
Is What the Shell free?
What the Shell is free to download on the App Store, with no in-app purchases detected.
What is What the Shell's rating?
What the Shell holds a 5.00-star average from 6 ratings on the App Store.
When was What the Shell released?
What the Shell launched on the App Store on 28.01.2015. Its latest version shipped 29.07.2026.
