GradientXYZ - The Color Puzzle
Michael Kraft Games iPhoneiPadiPod touch
GradientXYZ - The Color Puzzle is a free Games app for iPhone and iPad by Michael Kraft. Rated 5.0/5 from 7 ratings. Requires iOS 18.6.
- Rating
- 5.0
- 7 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 8 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Aug 1
- 2026 · v1.3.1
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About GradientXYZ - The Color Puzzle
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.
Ratings & reviews
5.0
7 ratings
What’s new
Version 1.3.1 · Updated August 1, 2026
minor fixes and improved tutorial
App privacy
The developer, Michael Kraft, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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