# Tiny Spark vs Shape

The clearest difference is rating: Tiny Spark at 4.8 against Shape's 4.3. Tiny Spark also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (85% vs 53%). Shape's advantage is ratings volume (693 vs 111). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shape sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Tiny Spark asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tiny Spark holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shape has 693 ratings behind it against 111, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Tiny Spark's written reviews are positive against 53% of Shape's.

Tiny Spark ships an update every 2 months, Shape monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Spark | Shape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-spark/id1437934449/reviews)** | [4.3 (693 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-lose-weight-fast/id1629419955/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 111 | **693** |
| Positive reviews | **85.2% of reviews** | 53.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 595 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anders Howerton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090764458) | [Fabulous](https://appshunter.io/developer/1203637302) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Spark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-spark/id1437934449)

Tap into your inner knowing and find guidance for your life's questions. This tool helps you connect with your intuition, offering insights based on your own inner truth. Use it to seek clarity and discover your personal sense of knowing.

**Highlights:** Tap for answers, Inner knowing guidance, Intuitive insights, Seek personal truth, Astrologer-created tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-lose-weight-fast/id1629419955)

This app guides users through mindful eating and intermittent fasting for sustainable weight loss. It helps identify patterns between food intake, emotional eating, and body transformation, promoting self-compassion and intuitive eating.

**Highlights:** Fasting guide and tracker, Food diary for meal logging, Emotional eating support, Intuitive eating guidance, Pattern identification, Mindful eating exercises

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shape Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Shape Premium | $16.99 | per year |
| Premium offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Shape Premium Offer | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Offer | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Offer | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Motivating and inspiring content
- 👍 Intuitive and mindful approach to eating
- 💡 Unique focus on food awareness vs. calorie counting
- 🎨 Beautiful and calming design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription-only model, no free version
- 🔍 Lack of customization and personalization options
- 🔧 Inability to edit or delete meal entries
- 🤔 Inconsistent messaging around weight loss vs. other goals

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes reported by some users
- Onboarding process and subscription flow issues

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit and delete meal entries
- Provide more options for tracking progress beyond just weight
- Integrate with Fabulous app for a more seamless experience
- Offer a free version or lower-cost subscription tier


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Spark free?

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

### Is Shape free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Spark or Shape?

Tiny Spark is rated higher. Tiny Spark averages 4.8 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while Shape averages 4.3 from 693 ratings.

### Do Tiny Spark or Shape have ads?

Neither Tiny Spark nor Shape shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Spark or Shape?

Tiny Spark ships an update every 2 months, and Shape monthly. Most recently, Tiny Spark was updated on October 7, 2026 and Shape on October 14, 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.*