# Shapeshifter Challenge vs Colors Runners!

The clearest difference is rating: Colors Runners! at 4.5 against Shapeshifter Challenge's 3.3. Colors Runners! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (8.7K vs 4). Shapeshifter Challenge's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Colors Runners! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Colors Runners! has 8.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Shapeshifter Challenge's written reviews are positive against 32% of Colors Runners!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shapeshifter Challenge | Colors Runners! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shapeshifter-challenge/id1574488710/reviews) | **[4.5 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colors-runners/id1621294453/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **8.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 31.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 96 MB | 479 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Full Fat Productions Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/374306144) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Shapeshifter Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shapeshifter-challenge/id1574488710)

Transform into various objects to navigate challenging obstacles and reach the finish line. Decide whether to fly, swim, or roll your way to victory by choosing the right form for each situation.

**Highlights:** Transform into different objects, Overcome various obstacles, Strategic object selection, Reach the finish line, Multiple forms to choose from

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Colors Runners!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colors-runners/id1621294453)

Strategically hide your characters from a killer drone by placing them into matching color zones. This game challenges your planning and quick thinking as you aim to save all your characters. It's deceptively simple but offers engaging fun.

**Highlights:** Hide characters from drone, Place characters in matching color zones, Save all characters, Strategic placement, Challenging gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Entertaining gameplay
- 👍 Unique city-building concept
- 🚀 Quick progression in early levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inability to progress past second city
- 🔍 Misleading advertising
- 💤 Repetitive and boring after a while
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🔢 Inconsistent math and scoring

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when reaching high population
- Glitches preventing progress to new cities
- Incorrect scoring and multiplier calculations

**Requested features**

- More varied and challenging levels
- Ability to unlock new cities consistently
- Pause button
- More customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shapeshifter Challenge free?

Shapeshifter Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Colors Runners! free?

Colors Runners! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shapeshifter Challenge or Colors Runners!?

Colors Runners! is rated higher. Shapeshifter Challenge averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Colors Runners! averages 4.5 from 8.7K ratings.

### Do Shapeshifter Challenge or Colors Runners! have ads?

Shapeshifter Challenge shows ads; Colors Runners! 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.*