Comparison

Shapes vs Tile Swapper

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

Head to head
About

Shapes

This game offers a unique experience to enhance cognitive skills and focus. It features two modes: a competitive classic mode and a relaxing zen mode, suitable for all ages looking to improve mental agility.

Highlights
  • Cognitive skill improvement
  • Classic competitive mode
  • Zen relaxation mode
  • Suitable for all ages
  • Enhances focus and preparation
Features
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Shapes is an immersive, one of a kind experience that helps you improve your self. A simple enough game, Shapes is an easy to learn game, that progresses into a challenging, engaging experience. CLASSIC MODE - Designed for competition - Engaging, competitive, lots of fun! ZEN MODE - Designed for relaxation - Relaxing, great to play without trying to get a high score I created this game to help me before taking my SAT and other school tests. I've found that personally, I feel more prepared and work better after playing this game. Even if its not a math class, Shapes helps. This also helps with older people, who need to keep their brain active. The game shows that anyone can improve their performance through practice and focus. Can apply to any area in life. Contact me @ ronakshah.net/shapes

About

Tile Swapper

Features
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Solve image puzzles ranging from easy to super hard in this exciting puzzle game! There are four distinct gameplay modes: • Classic mode is your classical slider puzzle game: one empty slot, no bombs or other gimmicks. • Casual levels have more empty space and tricks to get out of a difficult spot. • In score mode you solve puzzles against the clock and compete on leaderboards. • In daily challenge game you arrange pieces of pipe to clear blockages and make the water flow. Main features: • Collect gems to buy hints and remove difficult tiles • More than 100 levels • Themed level packs • Two score modes + exciting mini games • A distinct daily challenge game • Classic sliding puzzle levels for those who prefer challenge • Leave and come back any time: the game remembers your last position in each level

Screenshots

Shapes4 screens
Tile Swapper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shapes at none against Tile Swapper's 4. Shapes also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.2). Tile Swapper's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 36 months). On price and ads 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. Tile Swapper sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Shapes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shapes ships an update every 36 months, Tile Swapper fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and May 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Shapes versus Tile Swapper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShapesTile Swapper
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 36 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB221 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRonak ShahMikko Herranen

In-app purchases

None

Shapes

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Tile Swapper

One-time4
  • No Ads$0.99
  • 500 Gems$0.99
  • 1,350 Gems$1.99
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  • 3,000 gems$2.99

Questions

Is Shapes free?
Shapes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tile Swapper free?
Tile Swapper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shapes or Tile Swapper have ads?
Both Shapes and Tile Swapper show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shapes or Tile Swapper?
Shapes ships an update every 36 months, and Tile Swapper fortnightly. Most recently, Shapes was updated on June 1, 2026 and Tile Swapper on May 19, 2026.

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