Comparison

Golfle vs ShapeUp

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

Head to head
About

Golfle

A word puzzle game where you complete 18-hole courses by solving challenging weekly puzzles. Track your progress, compete globally, and improve your vocabulary in a fun, casual experience.

Highlights
  • 18-hole course progress tracking
  • Challenging weekly puzzles
  • Global player competition
  • Easy-to-read scorecard
  • Vocabulary improvement
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Golfle is the ultimate word puzzle game for lexical aficionados. Track your progress on a full 18-hole course while solving challenging puzzles every week. With an easy-to-read scorecard, you'll be able to compete against players worldwide and see where you stand as a top Golfler. Get started today and improve your vocabulary while having fun! Download Golfle now.

About

ShapeUp

Master shapes by holding and releasing to control their growth in this addictive game. Unlock achievements and unique shapes from an in-game shop. Compete with friends and players worldwide on leaderboards across multiple game modes.

Highlights
  • Shape growth control
  • Achievement system
  • Unlockable shapes
  • In-game shop
  • Three game modes
  • Global leaderboards
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Embark on an addictive journey of shape mastery with our thrilling game! Hold and release to make shapes grow, aiming for that perfect size. Dive into exciting challenges and unlock achievements to earn points, which can be redeemed in our exclusive Shape Shop. Discover a plethora of unique shapes to use in your gameplay, adding a touch of personalization to your tapping journey. With three thrilling game modes at your fingertips, the excitement never ends. Compete globally and challenge your friends on the leaderboards to showcase your skills. Aim high, level up, and surpass your own high score limits. Download now and let the tapping madness begin!

Screenshots

Golfle4 screens
ShapeUp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ShapeUp at none against Golfle's shown. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Golfle sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and ShapeUp sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Golfle against 5.0 for ShapeUp. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 15 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Golfle versus ShapeUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGolfleShapeUp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (19 ratings)5.0 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChris HoganJohn Critchlow

Customer experience

Golfle

All ratings19 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ShapeUp

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Golfle

One-time6
  • 240 Coin Boost$0.99
  • 720 Coin Boost$2.99
  • 1,330 Coin Boost$4.99
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  • 2,900 Coin Boost$9.99
  • 6,300 Coin Boost$19.99
  • 17,000 Coin Boost$49.99
3 purchases

ShapeUp

One-time3
  • Purchase Extreme Mode$2.99
  • Purchase 100 Points$2.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Golfle free?
Golfle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShapeUp free?
ShapeUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Golfle or ShapeUp?
ShapeUp is rated higher. Golfle averages 4.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while ShapeUp averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.
Do Golfle or ShapeUp have ads?
Golfle shows ads; ShapeUp does not.

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