# hidden shapes vs OpenConsole

The clearest difference is price: OpenConsole at Free against hidden shapes's $0.99. OpenConsole also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (100% vs 63%). hidden shapes's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 5) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

OpenConsole is free to download; hidden shapes costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

OpenConsole holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: hidden shapes has 26 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of hidden shapes's written reviews are positive against 100% of OpenConsole's.

hidden shapes ships an update every 9 months, OpenConsole every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | hidden shapes | OpenConsole |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-shapes/id1450720776/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openconsole/id6767276866/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 30 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Flat Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645533424) | [AeriCast](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629924740) |

## What reviewers say

### hidden shapes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-shapes/id1450720776)

This puzzle game challenges your spatial reasoning by requiring you to find a target shape hidden within larger geometric figures. It offers a relaxing, no-pressure experience with a minimalist design and handcrafted levels to sharpen your mind.

**Highlights:** Spatial ability training, Minimalist design, 75 handcrafted levels, Relaxing music and sounds, No time or move limits, Sharpens the mind

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### OpenConsole

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openconsole/id6767276866)

This app offers instant access to a library of AI-generated cloud games and allows you to play your legally owned retro game ROMs on various classic console emulators. Enjoy smooth gameplay with hardware acceleration and customizable controls, with cloud saves for seamless progression.

**Highlights:** AI-generated cloud games, Retro console emulation (NES, SNES, PS1, N64, etc.), Hardware-accelerated rendering, On-screen touch controls, MFi and Bluetooth controller support, Save states and cloud sync

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is hidden shapes free?

hidden shapes costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OpenConsole free?

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

### Which has better reviews, hidden shapes or OpenConsole?

OpenConsole is rated higher. hidden shapes averages 4.1 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while OpenConsole averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do hidden shapes or OpenConsole have ads?

Neither hidden shapes nor OpenConsole shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, hidden shapes or OpenConsole?

hidden shapes ships an update every 9 months, and OpenConsole every 11 days. Most recently, hidden shapes was updated on November 2, 2026 and OpenConsole on October 31, 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.*