Comparison

Beat The Loop 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

Beat The Loop

Jump and dash through challenging rhythm-based levels in this action-packed musical thriller. Master the gameplay with simple controls and practice mode to escape an endless time loop. Experience exciting music tracks and amazing graphics.

Highlights
  • Simple jump and dash controls
  • Multiple levels with unique soundtracks
  • Practice mode for mastery
  • No forced advertisements
  • Amazing graphics
  • Challenging gameplay
Features
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Get ready for the action packed musical thriller. Jump and dash through the unbeatable rhythm based game levels. Stuck in endless time loop, push your limits to escape the near impossible. Features 1 Simple controls to Jump and Dash. 2 Multiple levels with unique soundtracks. 3 Practice mode to master gameplay. 4 No forced advertisements. 5 Amazing graphics. 6 Game flow at pace with exciting music tracks. 7 Near impossible to beat challenging game levels.

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
Features
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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

Beat The Loop4 screens
Shape Rhythm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Beat The Loop at none against Shape Rhythm's shown. Beat The Loop also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 48%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). Shape Rhythm's advantage is ratings volume (195 vs 5). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Beat The Loop sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Shape Rhythm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Beat The Loop against 4.2 for Shape Rhythm. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shape Rhythm has 195 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Beat The Loop's written reviews are positive against 48% of Shape Rhythm's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Beat The Loop versus Shape Rhythm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeat The LoopShape Rhythm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)4.2 (195 ratings)
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews — better48.4% of reviews
Number of ratings5195 — better
Update frequency—Every 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB206 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGurlal KahlonLam Dao Thi Thanh

Customer experience

Beat The Loop

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%

Shape Rhythm

All ratings195 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral4.6%
Negative15.9%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive48.4%
Neutral13.2%
Negative38.5%

Bugs and requests

Beat The Loop

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

8 purchases

Beat The Loop

One-time8
  • 50 Gems$0.99
  • Loop 1 Unlimited Access$0.99
  • Loop 2 Unlimited Access$0.99
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  • 300 Gems$4.99
  • Practice Mode$4.99
  • 700 Gems$9.99
  • 1600 Gems$19.99
  • 4250 Gems$49.99
1 purchases

Shape Rhythm

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Beat The Loop free?
Beat The Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shape Rhythm free?
Shape Rhythm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Beat The Loop or Shape Rhythm?
Beat The Loop and Shape Rhythm are both rated 4.2 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 195 ratings respectively.
Do Beat The Loop or Shape Rhythm have ads?
Shape Rhythm shows ads; Beat The Loop does not.

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