Shape Match Run vs Word Buddies
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shape Match Run
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※How to play? The goal is to tap the shape of the current indicated on the top of the screen. ※Rules: Clicking a shape of the wrong colour makes you lose a heart. If you don’t manage to tap the next shape before the time ends also makes you lose a heart. Once you lose all your 3 hearts ,the next mistake will result in a game over. Each layer holds 4 or 5 shapes of random, you can only click on the shapes of the next layer than the one you are currently at. Every Once in a while “Shape Bar” will be generated, tapping this layer will result in a switch of the current Shape. Play and Beat the High-score. Download Shape Match Run now! To make your top score in this all new Shape Run marathon. Enjoy Run!
Word Buddies
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Word Buddies :D is a real-time word game with a twist on the classic word game genre! Play in real-time without having to wait for your turn! Create words fast to get the highest score - or work together towards the total score! Play on the same board with up to 9 people. Word Buddies is an online game and requires an internet connection to play.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shape Match Run at every 3 weeks against Word Buddies's every 7 months. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shape Match Run ships an update every 3 weeks, Word Buddies every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shape Match Run | Word Buddies |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Keecon | Boom Corp |
In-app purchases
Shape Match Run
No in-app purchases
Word Buddies
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Shape Match Run free?
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Do Shape Match Run or Word Buddies have ads?
Which is updated more often, Shape Match Run or Word Buddies?
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