Comparison

5 Differences Online vs ShapeIQ

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

Head to head
About

5 Differences Online

Engaging puzzle game where you find subtle variations between two pictures. Exercise your visual perception and attention to detail across multiple difficulty levels. A fun way to stimulate your mind and pass the time.

Highlights
  • Find differences between pictures
  • Visual perception challenge
  • Attention to detail
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Variety of pictures
  • Mentally stimulating
Features
Currently charting
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5 Differencees online engaging puzzle game challenges players to find the differences between two seemingly identical pictures. With a focus on visual perception and attention to detail, you must carefully examine each image to spot the subtle variations. With multiple levels of increasing difficulty and a variety of pictures to choose from, this game is sure to keep entertained and mentally stimulated. Perfect for puzzle and brain game enthusiasts, this game provides a fun and challenging way to pass the time while exercising cognitive skills.

About

ShapeIQ

Features
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ShapeIQ is a calm, satisfying shape-tiling puzzle: completely fill the outline of each board using every piece exactly once — no gaps, no overlaps, no timer to rush you HOW TO PLAY Each level begins with a tray full of irregularly shaped pieces and an empty board. Drag a piece into place, rotate it by 90°, or mirror it until the entire outline disappears under a perfect mosaic of colors. Once placed, a piece stays there — Undo is always free if you want to rethink your last move. 100 LEVELS, 5 CHAPTERS Start with small, forgiving boards and progress to sprawling 10×10 grids with a dozen pieces to place. The difficulty gradually ramps up across five chapters — Beginner, Junior, Expert, Master, and Wizard — so there is always a fair next challenge. HINTS WHEN YOU NEED THEM Stuck? A hint instantly shows where the selected piece goes. You start with 3 hints, shared across all levels — they never reset. When they run out, earn more by unlocking achievements, playing the daily challenge, or watching a short rewarded video. No video available? You get the hint anyway, for free. A NEW PUZZLE EVERY DAY The daily challenge offers a fresh, short board every day, identical for all players. Solve it to keep your streak alive and earn a bonus hint. BADGES TO HUNT Eight achievements reward accuracy, speed, and consistency — from a hint-free streak to completing an entire chapter with 3 stars — and each adds hints to your inventory. PLAY YOUR WAY 13 languages, so the whole family can play in their own Progress seamlessly syncs via iCloud — no account, no sign-up required Music, sound, and haptic feedback can be adjusted or turned off completely Truly free: no in-app purchases, no ads to "remove", no subscriptions. The rewarded video is always optional and only appears when you specifically ask for a hint. Open the board, place a piece, and see how far the pattern takes you.

Screenshots

5 Differences Online4 screens
ShapeIQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShapeIQ at none against 5 Differences Online's 10. ShapeIQ also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). 5 Differences Online's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#168 vs unranked). On price and device support 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. 5 Differences Online sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. ShapeIQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

5 Differences Online ships an update every 3 weeks, ShapeIQ every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
5 Differences Online versus ShapeIQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5 Differences OnlineShapeIQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (130K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings130K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#168 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size361 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmart Project GmbHVasileios Diamantidis

Bugs and requests

5 Differences Online

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing and connection issues
  • Differences not registering properly
  • Incorrect charging for in-app purchases

Requested features

4 requests
  • Zoom function to see details better
  • Ability to see missed differences after a round
  • Option to play against AI instead of other players
  • Earn more coins through gameplay instead of purchases

ShapeIQ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

5 Differences Online

One-time9
  • 20 coins2 variants$0.99
  • 45 coins$1.99
  • 25 coins$1.99
Show 6 more
  • 130 coins$4.99
  • 110 coins$4.99
  • Piggy Bank$4.99
  • 160 coins$6.99
  • 300 coins$9.99
  • 240 coins$9.99
None

ShapeIQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 5 Differences Online free?
5 Differences Online is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShapeIQ free?
ShapeIQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 5 Differences Online or ShapeIQ have ads?
ShapeIQ shows ads; 5 Differences Online does not.
Which is updated more often, 5 Differences Online or ShapeIQ?
5 Differences Online ships an update every 3 weeks, and ShapeIQ every 8 days. Most recently, 5 Differences Online was updated on October 13, 2026 and ShapeIQ on September 25, 2026.

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