# Shapego vs WordCloudStudio

The clearest difference is rating: WordCloudStudio at 5.0 against Shapego's 4.6. WordCloudStudio also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 39%) and device support (5 vs 3). Shapego's advantage is ratings volume (635 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shapego sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and WordCloudStudio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WordCloudStudio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shapego has 635 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Shapego's written reviews are positive against 57% of WordCloudStudio's.

Shapego ships an update every 4 weeks, WordCloudStudio every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shapego | WordCloudStudio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (635 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shapego-word-cloud-creator/id1165777323/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordcloudstudio-wordart-tool/id6504160406/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **635** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Libero Spagnolini](https://appshunter.io/developer/308033803) | [辉章 何](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687027088) |

## What reviewers say

### Shapego

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shapego-word-cloud-creator/id1165777323)

Generate visually striking word clouds for presentations, marketing, and communication. Customize shapes, fonts, and word placement, then export in various formats including 4K Photoshop files. Ideal for professionals, educators, and anyone needing to communicate ideas visually.

**Highlights:** 20 new shapes, 12 new fonts, iPadOS trackpad/mouse support, Shape text tool, 4K Photoshop export, Natural Language Processing for word highlighting, Vector PDF export

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Edition | $9.99 | one-time |
| Standard Edition | $12.99 | one-time |
| Premium Edition | $17.99 | one-time |
| Commercial Edition | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Loads of customization and fonts
- 💡 Unique and creative tool
- 👍 Useful for making personalized gifts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Words don't appear in order or size based on frequency
- 🐛 Crashes when importing custom shapes
- 💰 Too many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior and bugs
- 🚫 Limited free shapes and functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Words disappear or don't show up as expected
- App crashes when trying to import custom shapes
- Paid upgrades don't always work as expected
- Inconsistent behavior across devices and versions

**Requested features**

- Allow resizing and positioning of individual words
- Add more shape options, including rectangles and portrait orientation
- Improve export options for use in other applications
- Add ability to control word spacing and placement
- Provide better guidance and documentation


### WordCloudStudio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordcloudstudio-wordart-tool/id6504160406)

Easily create stunning word clouds with AI-powered templates, over 1,700 fonts, and a vast library of over 10,000 designs. Export as images or record the creation process as video or GIF. Perfect for marketing, education, and creative projects.

**Highlights:** AI-customised templates, Over 1,700 fonts, 10,000+ templates, Video and GIF recording, Transparent background support, Rapid text extraction, Data import/export

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Creator Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Creator Quarterly | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Creator Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shapego free?

Shapego is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is WordCloudStudio free?

WordCloudStudio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shapego or WordCloudStudio?

WordCloudStudio is rated higher. Shapego averages 4.6 out of 5 from 635 ratings, while WordCloudStudio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Shapego or WordCloudStudio have ads?

Neither Shapego nor WordCloudStudio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shapego or WordCloudStudio?

Shapego ships an update every 4 weeks, and WordCloudStudio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shapego was updated on October 24, 2026 and WordCloudStudio on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*