Comparison

DFRCT vs Shapez

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DFRCT

This utility helps test your connection to a Dwarf Fortress Remote server before buying the full application. It's ideal for users with servers behind firewalls or NAT, ensuring connectivity before purchase. Results may vary between cellular and Wi-Fi networks, so test your intended play connections.

Highlights
  • Connection testing for DF Remote server
  • Firewall and NAT compatibility check
  • Pre-purchase connectivity verification
  • Supports cellular and Wi-Fi network testing
Features
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Dwarf Fortress Remote Connection Tester This tool lets you test connection to your Dwarf Fortress Remote server before purchasing the actual DF Remote application. This is useful if your server is behind a firewall or NAT and you're unsure DF Remote will work. Please note that results may differ when you switch between a cellular and different Wi-Fi networks. You should test the same connection(s) you're intending to use to play. Visit mifki.com/df/setup for instructions on setting up a DF Remote server.

About

Shapez

Build automated factories to produce increasingly complex geometric shapes. Experiment with tools to design your factory, extract and mix colors, and scale production on an infinite map. Enjoy a relaxed, minimalist experience with a soothing soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Automated shape production
  • Complex shape creation
  • Color extraction and mixing
  • Infinite map exploration
  • Factory optimization
  • Minimalist art style
Features
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*Try Shapez up to level 7 for free or unlock the full game for more tools, more shapes and more challenges!* Do you like automation games? Then you are in the right place! shapez is a relaxed game in which you have to build factories for the automated production of geometric shapes. As the level increases, the shapes become more and more complex, and you have to spread out on the infinite map. And as if that wasn't enough, you also have to produce exponentially more to satisfy the demands - the only thing that helps is scaling! While you only have to process shapes at the beginning, you will later have to color them - by extracting and mixing colors! FEATURES - Create a unique and complex abstract shapes factory in a satisfying way. - Unlock new devices, upgrade them, and optimize your factory by experimenting with diverse tools. - Develop your system the way you want: each problem can have many solutions. - Enjoy an elegant, minimalist and readable art direction. - Go at your own pace with an approachable gameplay and a soothing soundtrack. CAREFULLY REDESIGNED FOR MOBILE - Revamped interface - Game Center achievements - iCloud - Share your progress between iOS devices If you run into a problem, please contact us at https://playdigious.helpshift.com/hc/en/12-playdigious/ with as much information as possible on the issue.

Screenshots

DFRCT3 screens
Shapez4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DFRCT at 100% against Shapez's 54%. DFRCT also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Shapez's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shapez sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DFRCT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shapez holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shapez has 1.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of DFRCT's written reviews are positive against 54% of Shapez's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DFRCT ships an update every 3 months, Shapez every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
DFRCT versus Shapez: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDFRCTShapez
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.5 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better53.9% of reviews
Number of ratings31.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB240 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIFKI PTY LTDPlaydigious

Customer experience

DFRCT

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Shapez

All ratings1,451 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews612 reviews
Positive53.9%
Neutral14.2%
Negative31.9%

Bugs and requests

DFRCT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Shapez

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Save data corruption and loss of progress
  • Conveyor belt orientation issues
  • Inconsistent performance and frame rate drops
  • Placement and selection bugs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to sync progress across devices
  • More game modes and customization options
  • Improved blueprint management
  • Faster time acceleration

In-app purchases

None

DFRCT

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Shapez

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$6.99

Questions

Is DFRCT free?
DFRCT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shapez free?
Shapez is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DFRCT or Shapez?
Shapez is rated higher. DFRCT averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Shapez averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.
Do DFRCT or Shapez have ads?
Neither DFRCT nor Shapez shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DFRCT or Shapez?
DFRCT ships an update every 3 months, and Shapez every 5 weeks. Most recently, DFRCT was updated on November 2, 2026 and Shapez on November 3, 2026.

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