# Jinks! vs SHAPE×HUNTER

The clearest difference is price: SHAPE×HUNTER at Free against Jinks!'s $1.99. SHAPE×HUNTER also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Jinks!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

SHAPE×HUNTER is free to download; Jinks! costs $1.99 up front. SHAPE×HUNTER sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Jinks! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Jinks! against 4.3 for SHAPE×HUNTER. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Jinks! ships an update every 5 days, SHAPE×HUNTER every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jinks! | SHAPE×HUNTER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jinks/id1507193902/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shapehunter/id6446052706/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 4 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Simon Nickel](https://appshunter.io/developer/880946249) | [NISHINO SHUNSUKE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675680927) |

## What reviewers say

### Jinks!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jinks/id1507193902)

A highly addictive, fast-paced arcade game with simple one-touch controls. Dodge incoming objects and strategically use shields to survive as long as possible. Offers unlimited playtime with various themes.

**Highlights:** One-touch gameplay, Unlimited playtime, Fast-paced action, Strategic movement, Collectible shields, Variety of themes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SHAPE×HUNTER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shapehunter/id6446052706)

Engage in a simple yet challenging rogue-like action game. Master two distinct weapons, "spears" and "bows," and strategically switch between them. Collect random skills as you defeat monsters to alter your gameplay style and climb the global rankings.

**Highlights:** Simple swipe and tap controls, Dual weapon system (spears and bows), Randomly acquired skills, Monster combat, Global score rankings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 広告非表示＆リトライ無制限 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jinks! free?

Jinks! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SHAPE×HUNTER free?

SHAPE×HUNTER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Jinks! or SHAPE×HUNTER?

SHAPE×HUNTER is rated higher. Jinks! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while SHAPE×HUNTER averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Jinks! or SHAPE×HUNTER have ads?

SHAPE×HUNTER shows ads; Jinks! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jinks! or SHAPE×HUNTER?

Jinks! ships an update every 5 days, and SHAPE×HUNTER every 3 weeks. Most recently, Jinks! was updated on October 24, 2026 and SHAPE×HUNTER on October 24, 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.*