# Back to Square vs Shape Rhythm

The clearest difference is rating: Back to Square at 4.7 against Shape Rhythm's 4.2. Back to Square also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (71% vs 48%). Shape Rhythm's advantage is ratings volume (195 vs 30). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Back to Square sells 7 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.

Back to Square holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shape Rhythm has 195 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Back to Square's written reviews are positive against 48% of Shape Rhythm's.

Back to Square ships an update every 3 months, Shape Rhythm every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Back to Square | Shape Rhythm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-to-square/id1586738371/reviews)** | [4.2 (195 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-rhythm/id6478543498/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **195** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 48.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Rolling Anchor Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586738373) | [Lam Dao Thi Thanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1341395414) |

## What reviewers say

### Back to Square

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-to-square/id1586738371)

Experience a rhythm-based action thriller with challenging levels and unique missions synchronized to thrilling soundtracks. Master simple controls to jump and dash through a multiverse, unlocking costumes and enjoying frustration-free, exciting gameplay.

**Highlights:** Rhythm-based gameplay, Challenging levels, Simple jump and dash controls, Unlockable costumes, Multiverse portal, No forced advertisements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Access | $3.99 | one-time |
| Priority Status | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3200 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 9000 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 Back to Square free?

Back to Square 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, Back to Square or Shape Rhythm?

Back to Square is rated higher. Back to Square averages 4.7 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Shape Rhythm averages 4.2 from 195 ratings.

### Do Back to Square or Shape Rhythm have ads?

Shape Rhythm shows ads; Back to Square does not.

### Which is updated more often, Back to Square or Shape Rhythm?

Back to Square ships an update every 3 months, and Shape Rhythm every 7 months. Most recently, Back to Square was updated on September 22, 2026 and Shape Rhythm on October 16, 2026.

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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.*