Comparison

Keno Pad vs Shape Theory

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

Head to head
About

Keno Pad

Experience a classic casino Keno game with a retro aesthetic. Choose numbers and watch as random balls are drawn to determine your matches and winnings. Challenge yourself to reach high credit goals with adjustable game speeds.

Highlights
  • Retro casino feel
  • Win meter
  • Quick pick option
  • Landscape/Portrait play
  • 5 adjustable speeds
  • Saves credits
  • 2-click betting
Features
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This retro style Keno game looks beautiful on the magical new iPad. Tap between 2 and 10 numbers that you think will come up. Then anxiously watch as 20 random numbers, or balls, are chosen to see how many matches you get. The more you bet, the more you win (or lose…)! Keno Pad provides hours of fun. If you like other casino games like poker, texas hold 'em, slot machines, roulette, or black jack, then you'll want to add this exciting Classic Keno game to your collection! We give you 100 Credits to start. Can you get up to 1,000? Ten thousand? One Million? We challenge you to do so. Send us a screen shot if you get up to one million. Features: • Retro Casino Feel • Win Meter • Quick Pick • Play in Landscape or Portrait • 5 Speeds (Slow, Normal, Fast, Really Fast, and Instant) • Saves Credits • 2-click betting

About

Shape Theory

Uncover hidden geometric shapes by strategically revealing parts of a concealed form. Deduce the correct shape from a list of suspects to advance through increasingly challenging levels. Compete globally for the top leaderboard spot.

Highlights
  • Shape discovery through limited reveals
  • Strategic deduction of hidden forms
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • Minimalist, captivating graphics
  • Global leaderboard competition
  • Brain teaser and strategy gameplay
Features
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Master the art of perception in Shape Theory—a sleek, addictive puzzle game where strategy meets deduction. Uncover hidden geometrical forms buried beneath a mysterious surface and put your sharpest instincts to the test. Think you have what it takes? Dive into a labyrinth of shadow and shape. How to Play: 1. DISCOVERY: Tap the mysterious sand to reveal slices of the hidden shape. With only three glimpses allowed per round, every move is a calculated risk. Use them wisely! 2. DECISION: Analyze your findings. Once you’ve pieced together the clues, select the correct form from the five suspects below. Nail the deduction to advance. 3. ADVANCEMENT: As you progress, the mysteries grow more complex. Can you stay sharp as the challenge intensifies? Play it cool, minimize your clues, and maximize your score. Shape Theory features a minimalist aesthetic designed to keep you locked in the zone, focusing entirely on the puzzle at hand. Ready to prove your genius? Climb the global leaderboard, challenge your friends, and establish your dominance. It’s time to unleash your inner detective. Download Shape Theory and master the geometric unknown today. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Shape Theory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shape Theory at 100% against Keno Pad's 40%. Shape Theory also leads on price (Free vs $5.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Keno Pad's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On in-app purchases 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

Shape Theory is free to download; Keno Pad costs $5.99 up front. Keno Pad sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Shape Theory sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Keno Pad ships an update every 2 months, Shape Theory every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Keno Pad versus Shape Theory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeno PadShape Theory
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (37 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB13 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKeno Tap LLCBulltech

Customer experience

Keno Pad

All ratings37 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Shape Theory

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Keno Pad

One-time7
  • 100K Credits$0.99
  • 1M Credits$1.99
  • 5 Million Credits$4.99
Show 4 more
  • 15 Million Credits$9.99
  • 35 Million Credits$14.99
  • 12-Month Credit Pass$24.99
  • 100 Million Credits$24.99
3 purchases

Shape Theory

Subscriptions2
  • No Ads For 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • No Ads For 1 Year$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • No Ads Forever$8.99

Questions

Is Keno Pad free?
Keno Pad costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Shape Theory free?
Shape Theory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Keno Pad or Shape Theory have ads?
Shape Theory shows ads; Keno Pad does not.
Which is updated more often, Keno Pad or Shape Theory?
Keno Pad ships an update every 2 months, and Shape Theory every 3 weeks. Most recently, Keno Pad was updated on October 21, 2026 and Shape Theory on October 12, 2026.

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