# Beat The Loop vs Shape Rhythm

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beat The Loop | Shape Rhythm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-the-loop/id1530148522/reviews) | [4.2 (195 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-rhythm/id6478543498/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **195** |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 48.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Gurlal Kahlon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529871265) | [Lam Dao Thi Thanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1341395414) |

## What reviewers say

### Beat The Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-the-loop/id1530148522)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Loop 1 Unlimited Access | $0.99 | one-time |
| Loop 2 Unlimited Access | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Practice Mode | $4.99 | one-time |
| 700 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1600 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4250 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


### Shape Rhythm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-rhythm/id6478543498)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great music and beats
- 🎮 Fun gameplay
- 📱 Good mobile port of JSAB
- 👍 Well-made and entertaining
- ✨ Cool graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

-  광고 Excessive ads
- 📉 Poorly made
- ⚠️ Unpredictable attacks
- 😵 Annoying ads during gameplay
- 🗑️ Bootleg/Rip-off game

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps crashing
- Game crashes occasionally
- Game freezes after ad
- Ad turns off all sounds
- Game bugs and doesn't let you play

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*