# Build Up!! vs Shape Shooter 2D

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shape Shooter 2D at 100% against Build Up!!'s 34%. Shape Shooter 2D also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Build Up!!'s advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Build Up!! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shape Shooter 2D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shape Shooter 2D holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Build Up!! has 16K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Build Up!!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Shape Shooter 2D's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Build Up!! | Shape Shooter 2D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-up/id1453032346/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-shooter-2d/id1668919372/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 34.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 266 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Austin Blundell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668602625) |

## What reviewers say

### Build Up!!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-up/id1453032346)

Construct your tower as tall as possible by strategically placing building nodes. Collect more nodes as you ascend to reach crucial checkpoints and achieve new heights.

**Highlights:** Build structures high, Gather building nodes, Reach checkpoints, Ascend to new heights

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads. | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun game
- 🚀 Runs well with no crashes
- 💰 Free to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Impossible or buggy levels
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Rivet counter malfunction
- Levels regenerating incorrectly
- Tower physics issues

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Ability to create custom maps
- Removal of perfect triangle requirement


### Shape Shooter 2D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-shooter-2d/id1668919372)

Engage in a wave-based shooting challenge against enemy shapes. Master easy tap-to-shoot controls and enjoy sound effects and engaging gameplay. Progress through 30 challenging levels.

**Highlights:** 30 waves of enemies, Easy tap-to-shoot controls, Sound effects, Fun gameplay mechanics, 2D graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Build Up!! free?

Build Up!! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shape Shooter 2D free?

Shape Shooter 2D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Build Up!! or Shape Shooter 2D?

Shape Shooter 2D is rated higher. Build Up!! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Shape Shooter 2D averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Build Up!! or Shape Shooter 2D have ads?

Both Build Up!! and Shape Shooter 2D show ads.

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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.*