iShisen vs ShapeUp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iShisen
A tile matching puzzle game where the goal is to clear the board by connecting matching tiles. Tiles can be removed if they are connected by three or fewer lines, without crossing over other tiles. It's perfect for quick sessions or longer playtimes.
- Tile matching gameplay
- Connect tiles with up to three lines
- Clear the board
- Play in short or long sessions
- No crossing over tiles
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If you've got time to kill (anywhere from 20 seconds to a few hours), iShisen might be right for you. Shisen-Sho (“Four Rivers”) is a tile matching game. The objective is to remove all the tiles from the board in the least amount of time. Matching tiles can be removed if they can be connected with three or fewer horizontal and vertical lines. Lines may extend around the outside of the board, but may not cross over other tiles.
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.
- 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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ShapeUp at Free against iShisen's $0.99. ShapeUp also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and ratings volume (15 vs 2). iShisen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.4). On rating, 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
ShapeUp is free to download; iShisen costs $0.99 up front. ShapeUp sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. iShisen asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for iShisen against 5.0 for ShapeUp. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShapeUp has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of iShisen's written reviews are positive against 100% of ShapeUp's.
| Parameter | iShisen | ShapeUp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13 — better | 15.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kelvin Sherlock | John Critchlow |
Customer experience
iShisen
ShapeUp
In-app purchases
iShisen
No in-app purchases
ShapeUp
- Purchase Extreme Mode$2.99
- Purchase 100 Points$2.99
- Remove Ads$4.99
