Comparison

!Spinball vs Shape Merge!

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

Head to head
About

!Spinball

Features
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Tap on the screen and adjust the length of the rope with the ball. Try to go through the maze without hitting the ball. Spin the ball and reach the finish line.

About

Shape Merge!

A relaxing physics puzzle game where you drop shapes, merge matching ones to create larger forms, and aim for high scores. Enjoy satisfying chain reactions and strategic gameplay with no time limits.

Highlights
  • Merge matching shapes
  • Physics-based gameplay
  • Create combos and chain reactions
  • Earn coins and gems
  • Use powerful boosts
  • Daily rewards and bonuses
  • Relaxing gameplay
Features
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Shape Merge! is a relaxing and addictive physics puzzle game where simple shapes combine into bigger, more powerful forms. Drop shapes into the play area, watch them bounce and stack, and merge matching shapes to create new ones. Plan your moves carefully, create chain reactions, and aim for the highest score before the board fills up! Easy to learn but challenging to master, Shape Merge! offers satisfying gameplay that you'll want to play again and again. FEATURES ◆ Merge matching shapes to create larger shapes ◆ Enjoy fun physics-based gameplay ◆ Create combos and chain reactions for huge scores ◆ Earn coins and gems through gameplay ◆ Use powerful boosts when you need a helping hand ◆ Complete daily rewards and collect bonuses ◆ Compete against yourself and beat your best score ◆ Relaxing gameplay with no time limits POWER-UPS Need a little help? ◆ Upgrade a shape instantly ◆ Remove any shape from the board ◆ Clear small shapes to create more space Whether you're looking for a quick break or an endless puzzle challenge, Shape Merge! delivers satisfying gameplay that's simple, relaxing, and endlessly replayable. How high can you score?

Screenshots

!Spinball3 screens
Shape Merge!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: !Spinball at none against Shape Merge!'s 5. !Spinball also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Shape Merge! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. !Spinball asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
!Spinball versus Shape Merge!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter!SpinballShape Merge!
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB205 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoyBoxPlayDate Digital

In-app purchases

None

!Spinball

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Shape Merge!

One-time5
  • Small Pack Gem$0.99
  • Starter Bundle$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
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  • Medium Pack Gem$2.99
  • Mega Pack$9.99

Questions

Is !Spinball free?
!Spinball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shape Merge! free?
Shape Merge! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do !Spinball or Shape Merge! have ads?
Both !Spinball and Shape Merge! show ads.
Which is updated more often, !Spinball or Shape Merge!?
!Spinball ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shape Merge! every 3 weeks. Most recently, !Spinball was updated on October 3, 2026 and Shape Merge! on October 8, 2026.

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