Companions vs Shape Theory
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Companions
Embark on an epic campaign in this old-school dungeon crawler. Lead four companions through a world threatened by darkness, utilizing diverse classes, skills, and tactical combat. With a deep storyline and endless replayability, prepare for challenging battles and a rich adventure.
- 10+ hour campaign
- Multiple party combinations
- Endless replayability
- 3 classes per race
- 40+ skills
- Gather 100+ items
- Tactical pause
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- TOUCHARCADE REVIEW (****): "It's pretty rare to see an iOS strategy game that not only has a captivating story, sound gameplay mechanics, and challenging difficulty, but also manages to accomplish all this while not being a tower defense derivative. Companions manages to achieve all this and more, and leads to a great experience for those iPad owners looking to try out a real strategy game." - GAMERS TEMPLE (96%): Companions drags together the best of bigger console titles (story, character, length) and the best of the handheld world (touch-screen controls, single iPad multiplayer) into one cohesive, extremely fun game. No joke: If you don't like the game after level 1 or 2, you probably just hate fun games. Download this one soon. - iPHONE LIFE: "Companions makes good use of the iPad to give complete command over any melee situation, has a detailed storyline, and plenty of challenges to keep oneself immersed for hours!" - FEATURES: - PLAY the huge campaign with 10+ hours playtime - PLAY again with different party combinations - ENDLESS replay value (random drops, random enemies) - PLAY with 3 different classes for each race: - Minotaur: Berserker, Gladiator, Bull - Elf: Assassin, Ranger, Archer - Dwarf: Miner, Draftsman, Engineer - Human: Light, Matter, Void - IMMERSE yourself into the deep story line - ENJOY the 40+ skills - BUILD bombard, crossbow and scythe towers - LAY spike traps, stone traps and decoy bombs - GATHER 100+ items - GAIN 30+ unique items - FIGHT brutal boss mobs - SURVIVE gigantic battles - USE the tactical pause (20 or 60 seconds) - LISTEN to philosophical pest zombies - DEFEAT the really BIG DRAGON RAARTAARK - LOOK upon the great artwork - CHOOSE from 3 difficulty settings - CONNECT to GameCenter - GET 41 achievements - SCORE on the 4 single maps with leaderboards - AUTO and MANUAL save - YOU ARE IN CONTROL! Lead the four Companions to their destiny. Battles of epic magnitude await you on your way down towards the catacombs of Mentzel and the lava chambers of the volcano Eaneum. Hordes of evil and strange creatures with nothing but hatred and death in their minds will do everything in their power to stop the Companions! Altland may well be thrown into another devastating war. You are the only one able to guide the Companions safely through the storm that threatens to engulf the world! The dangers are potent and manyfold. MAY UROORG BE WITH YOU! - SAVE ALTLAND! Altland is in danger. The dark god Detexx is on the rise again, ready to plunge Altland into eternal darkness. People are vanishing and rumour has it, that strange creatures roam the land. Unbeknown to each other our four heroes begin their quests in the catacombs of Mentzel. You have to unriddle the evil plans of the dark god and do everything in your power to stop the "Hordes of Nether"!
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.
- Shape discovery through limited reveals
- Strategic deduction of hidden forms
- Progressive difficulty levels
- Minimalist, captivating graphics
- Global leaderboard competition
- Brain teaser and strategy gameplay
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Companions at none against Shape Theory's shown. Companions also leads on iOS requirement (8.1 vs 18.6). Shape Theory's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Companions sells 4 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.
Companions ships an update every 3 months, Shape Theory every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Companions | Shape Theory |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smuttlewerk Interactive UG (haftungsbeschrankt) | Bulltech |
Customer experience
Companions
Shape Theory
Bugs and requests
Companions
Reported bugs
9 issues- Game crashes on startup or when party members die
- Freezing at loading screen on iPad 2
- Characters unable to interact with destructible objects in certain rooms
- Characters getting stuck during pathfinding
- Mages unable to cast area spells in some situations
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- Double-tap potion system unreliable during combat
- Game crashes when exiting and returning to campaign
- Characters not responding to commands as intended
- Incompatibility with certain device region formats
Requested features
14 requests- Minimap or map overview feature
- Single-finger screen panning instead of two-finger requirement
- Turn-based mode option for combat
- Group movement and formation commands
- Longer or unlimited tactical pause timer
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- More complex tactical options and additional skills
- Expanded item customization system
- Varied environments beyond dungeons
- Objective markers or quest guidance system
- Music and background audio
- Universal app support (not iPad-only)
- Multiplayer functionality
- Game shop to sell and upgrade equipment
- Additional content and expansion updates
Shape Theory
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Companions
- 5 Ur-Steel$0.99
- 12 Ur-Steel$1.99
- 35 Ur-Steel$4.99
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- 80 Ur-Steel$9.99
Shape Theory
- No Ads For 1 Month$0.991 Month
- No Ads For 1 Year$4.991 Year
- No Ads Forever$8.99









