# Swipp! vs Shape Theory

The clearest difference is price: Shape Theory at Free against Swipp!'s $0.99. Shape Theory also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). Swipp!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Shape Theory is free to download; Swipp! costs $0.99 up front. Shape Theory sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Swipp! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Swipp! ships an update every 6 months, Shape Theory every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swipp! | Shape Theory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swipp/id1375768062/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **15** | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 71 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Martin Knopf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116381626) | [Bulltech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586482702) |

## What reviewers say

### Swipp!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swipp/id1375768062)

A minimalist puzzle game where you push cubes to their designated spots. Explore unique environments and utilize various mechanics to solve 50 handcrafted levels. Enjoy a distraction-free experience with simple controls.

**Highlights:** Swipe to move cubes, Place cubes in boxes, Environmental interaction, 50 handcrafted levels, Minimalist UI, Rolling and jumping cubes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shape Theory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-theory-brain-puzzles/id6449924079)

Uncover hidden geometric shapes by strategically revealing parts of a concealed form. Deduce the correct shape from a list of suspects to advance through increasingly challenging levels. Compete globally for the top leaderboard spot.

**Highlights:** Shape discovery through limited reveals, Strategic deduction of hidden forms, Progressive difficulty levels, Minimalist, captivating graphics, Global leaderboard competition, Brain teaser and strategy gameplay

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads For 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| No Ads For 1 Year | $4.99 | per year |
| No Ads Forever | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swipp! free?

Swipp! costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shape Theory free?

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

### Do Swipp! or Shape Theory have ads?

Shape Theory shows ads; Swipp! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Swipp! or Shape Theory?

Swipp! ships an update every 6 months, and Shape Theory every 3 weeks. Most recently, Swipp! was updated on November 6, 2026 and Shape Theory on November 3, 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.*
