Comparison

Big Billy vs Shape Rhythm

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

Head to head
About

Big Billy

Features
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Big Billy is a shooting game. The game is perfect for entertainment. It is easy to play. The app consists of many cards. You must purchase a version of the upgrade to play the game to the end. It's a treasure hunt game. Billy has to find a fortune by the end of the game. He can use up to 6 lives. The action of the game takes place in top view. There are 3 enemies: soldier, dog and rat. The rat is a harmless character. The dog must be avoided because it bites deadly. Soldiers shoot a gun when Billy is within sight. There is a shoot button below. And you can move by moving your finger on Billy, either forward or backward, or right and left.

About

Shape Rhythm

Experience a unique co-op musical bullet hell game. Dance through chaotic scenarios, avoiding dynamic shapes while grooving to catchy beats. Play solo or team up with friends for an exhilarating rhythm and mayhem fusion.

Highlights
  • Cooperative musical bullet hell
  • Rhythm game fusion
  • Intense and accessible gameplay
  • Cooperative story mode
  • Challenge runs
  • Mesmerizing soundtrack and visuals
  • Online and split-screen co-op
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Immerse yourself in the pulsating world of Shape Rhythm, a revolutionary co-op musical experience where chaos meets collaboration. Dance through bullet hell scenarios, avoiding dynamic Shapes while grooving to kick-ass Beats in a symphony of rhythm and mayhem. Whether braving the challenge alone or uniting with friends, Shape Rhythm introduces a unique spin to the SHMUP genre, merging the intensity of bullet hell with the magic of cooperative gameplay. Shape Rhythm is not just a game; it's a symphony of shapes, beats, and collaboration that delivers an exhilarating and accessible musical bullet hell experience. Game Features: Chaotic Co-op Musical Bullet Hell: Navigate a mesmerizing world where Shapes and Beats collide in a chaotic dance. Rhythm Game Fusion: Experience the fusion of a bullet hell shoot-'em-up with the exhilaration of a rhythm game. Intense and Accessible Gameplay: Escape alive, feel the growing desire for survival, and immerse yourself in the catchy soundtrack that accompanies the action. In-App Features: Cooperative Story Mode and Challenge Runs: Take on Challenge Runs for an extra layer of difficulty and compete for high scores with friends or players worldwide. Mesmerizing Soundtrack and Visuals: Delight in clear and pleasant visuals, finding the perfect balance between challenge and accessibility. Dynamic Difficulty with Nice Tunes: Revel in nice tunes as you progress through levels, creating an immersive and enjoyable gaming experience. Player Modes: Single-player; Online PvP; Shared/Split Screen PvP; Online Co-op; Shared/Split Screen Co-op. Dance to the rhythm, avoid the shapes, and immerse yourself in the harmonious chaos of Shape Rhythm.

Screenshots

Big Billy1 screens
Shape Rhythm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Big Billy at none against Shape Rhythm's shown. Shape Rhythm's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 20 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases 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. Big Billy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shape Rhythm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Big Billy ships an update every 20 months, Shape Rhythm every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Big Billy versus Shape Rhythm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBig BillyShape Rhythm
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (195 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—48.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—195 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB206 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperJanek SoometsLam Dao Thi Thanh

Bugs and requests

Big Billy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Shape Rhythm

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Keeps crashing
  • Game crashes occasionally
  • Game freezes after ad
  • Ad turns off all sounds
  • Game bugs and doesn't let you play
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  • Attacks are unpredictable
  • Game lags or crashes
  • No audio

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add more songs
  • Add story mode and bosses
  • Extend 'together forever'
  • Make it a bit easier
  • Show which is the boss and which is normal
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  • Add more levels and updates
  • Improve indications for obstacles
  • Make ads less frequent or optional
  • Add more stages
  • Make it less difficult

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Big Billy

One-time1
  • Upgrade Big Billy$3.99
1 purchases

Shape Rhythm

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Big Billy free?
Big Billy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shape Rhythm free?
Shape Rhythm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Big Billy or Shape Rhythm have ads?
Shape Rhythm shows ads; Big Billy does not.
Which is updated more often, Big Billy or Shape Rhythm?
Big Billy ships an update every 20 months, and Shape Rhythm every 7 months. Most recently, Big Billy was updated on October 1, 2026 and Shape Rhythm on October 16, 2026.

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