Nine Race vs Shapely
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nine Race
A competitive puzzle game where players slide color panels to match a target arrangement. Challenge friends online or play solo to complete the 3x3 grid. It's a race against time and opponents to solve the puzzle.
- Slide color panels to empty space
- Rearrange 3x3 grid
- Match target panel arrangement
- Online multiplayer mode
- Play against friends
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▼HOW TO PLAY 1. Slide the color panel to the empty space and rearrange it! 2. It is complete if you can line up the central 3x3 9 cells in the same arrangement as the upper target panel! 3. You can also play online against your friends!
Shapely
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New fun and unique 2D brain training shapes game is here! Immerse yourself in a world of captivating 2D shape puzzles where rotation and matching reign supreme. Shapely is a fun brain-teasing challenge that will test your spatial reasoning, problem-solving skills, and overall cognitive prowess. With its ever-evolving puzzles and rewarding gameplay, Shapely is the ultimate app to enhance your mental agility, and brain training and sharpen your mind. Fun and relaxation in your pocket Features: * Master the art of rotating 2D shapes to match the original pattern * Discover a world of endless puzzle possibilities with Shapely's ever-expanding library of custom levels. * Enhance your problem-solving and cognitive skills with engaging and challenging puzzles. * Relax, unwind, and stimulate your mind with Shapely's calming and satisfying brain teaser puzzle gameplay. * Conquer puzzles with the least number of steps to earn 3 stars and become a Shapely master! Feedback: Stay in touch, reach out via: play.shapely@gmail.com Download Shapely today and embark on a mind-bending shapes adventure!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Shapely at none against Nine Race's shown. Shapely also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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.
Nine Race ships an update every 9 days, Shapely every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nine Race | Shapely |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (22 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TATSUYA MONOI | Martin Schroder |
In-app purchases
Nine Race
No in-app purchases
Shapely
No in-app purchases
