Comparison

HexThrees vs Shade Shape

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HexThrees

A relaxing puzzle game where you swipe tiles to merge them based on Fibonacci and power-of-two rules. Expand your game field for endless play and enjoy satisfying haptic feedback on compatible devices.

Highlights
  • Swipe to move tiles
  • Merge tiles by Fibonacci and power-of-two rules
  • Expandable game field for endless play
  • Satisfying haptic feedback
  • Relaxing gameplay
Features
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Swipe. Merge. Get bonus. Relax. Easy mind puzzle. Swipe to move tiles, merge them by basic rules, collect bonuses and avoid locks. Expandable game field, which makes process nearly endless! Perfect to distract your mind or keep your hands busy while listening to music or podcast. If your device equipped with haptic engine, you can feel realistic movement of every tile, making gameplay a unique satisfying experience. Simple, but challenging rules: - new cells combined by Fibonacci numbers - once cell reach level 8, use power of two! Easy to learn, easy to master. Just keep swiping!

About

Shade Shape

Features
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Welcome to Shade Shape, the premium, ad-free puzzle experience designed for players of all ages—from 4-year-olds to adults! Shade Shape challenges players to match each colorful shape to its shadow—spot the one that's casting it, or rotate a 3D shape until it lines up just right. It's a calm, satisfying test of spatial thinking, with dozens of charming shapes to solve. WHY PARENTS LOVE SHADE SHAPE: 100% Ad-Free: No unexpected pop-ups, videos, or interruptions. Secure Parental Gates: All settings, external links, and in-app purchases are strictly locked behind a parent-only math gate. Adjustable Difficulty: Choose from multiple difficulty levels so the puzzles stay just right—gentle and forgiving for younger kids, and nicely challenging for older players and grown-ups. FREE TO PLAY Start matching right away with our full set of shape puzzles, completely free! Study the shadow and pick the shape that's casting it—or, in the toughest mode, spin a 3D shape into just the right position yourself. UNLOCK MORE WAYS TO PLAY Ready to customize your blocks? Head to "The Glow Up" to dress up every shape with a brand-new look! Each Glow Up is a simple, one-time purchase with absolutely zero subscriptions or hidden fees—and they're purely cosmetic, so they never change how the puzzles are played.

Screenshots

HexThrees3 screens
Shade Shape4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HexThrees at none against Shade Shape's 10. HexThrees also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.5). Shade Shape's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shade Shape sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. HexThrees asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HexThrees ships an update every 5 months, Shade Shape fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
HexThrees versus Shade Shape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexThreesShade Shape
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIlja StepanowWoodsprocket Studios

In-app purchases

None

HexThrees

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Shade Shape

One-time10
  • Neon$0.99
  • Crystal$0.99
  • Gold$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Silver$0.99
  • Rose Gold$0.99
  • Lava$0.99
  • Bubble$0.99
  • Candy$0.99
  • Wood$0.99
  • Rainbow$0.99

Questions

Is HexThrees free?
HexThrees is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shade Shape free?
Shade Shape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HexThrees or Shade Shape have ads?
Neither HexThrees nor Shade Shape shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HexThrees or Shade Shape?
HexThrees ships an update every 5 months, and Shade Shape fortnightly. Most recently, HexThrees was updated on October 13, 2026 and Shade Shape on October 3, 2026.

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