# assassin. vs Shap10r

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shap10r at 99% against assassin.'s 24%. Shap10r also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). assassin.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. assassin. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shap10r asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shap10r holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shap10r has 7.6K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of assassin.'s written reviews are positive against 99% of Shap10r's.

assassin. ships an update every 3 weeks, Shap10r every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | assassin. | Shap10r |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assassin/id1281292330/reviews) | **[5.0 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shap10r/id6447113804/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 58 | **7.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 24.0% of reviews | **99.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 39 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jack Sheridan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434634194) | [William Scott Jensen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680375405) |

## What reviewers say

### assassin.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assassin/id1281292330)

A social game where you create custom rules to eliminate targets. Compete with friends to be the last player remaining without being eliminated. Enjoy a unique and engaging gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Create custom game rules, Assign and eliminate targets, Last player standing wins, Play with friends, Unique gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Waitlist Skip | $4.99 | one-time |


### Shap10r

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shap10r/id6447113804)

This logic puzzle game challenges players to deduce the correct sequence of shape-color combinations. Utilize feedback from guesses to narrow down possibilities and master the process of elimination. Features multiple game modes and a daily challenge.

**Highlights:** Logic and deduction puzzles, 24 unique Shaplor combinations, Sequence-based gameplay, Feedback on guess accuracy, Process of elimination mechanics, Normal and Hard modes, Daily puzzle challenge

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging brain exercise
- 🎨 Unique use of shapes and colors
- ⏱️ Satisfying time-based scoring
- 📚 Easy to learn, hard to master

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Instructions could be clearer
- 🎨 Visuals could be more polished
- 🔄 Repetitive puzzle patterns
- 💤 Can be overly time-consuming

**Reported bugs**

- Timer stops when scrolling
- Difficulty settings not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer or leaderboard mode
- Progression system with new puzzle types
- Customization options for visuals and settings
- Ability to save and resume games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is assassin. free?

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

### Is Shap10r free?

Shap10r is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, assassin. or Shap10r?

Shap10r is rated higher. assassin. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Shap10r averages 5.0 from 7.6K ratings.

### Do assassin. or Shap10r have ads?

Shap10r shows ads; assassin. does not.

### Which is updated more often, assassin. or Shap10r?

assassin. ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shap10r every 4 days. Most recently, assassin. was updated on October 15, 2026 and Shap10r on October 18, 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.*