# Black Eye vs Shape Merge!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shape Merge! at 100% against Black Eye's 60%. Shape Merge! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Black Eye's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (22 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Black Eye sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Shape Merge! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shape Merge! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Black Eye has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Black Eye's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shape Merge!'s.

Black Eye ships an update every 3 months, Shape Merge! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Black Eye | Shape Merge! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-eye/id482912687/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-merge/id6761797852/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giedrius Talzunas](https://appshunter.io/developer/482912710) | [PlayDate Digital Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/652113715) |

## What reviewers say

### Black Eye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-eye/id482912687)

This app offers two distinct gaming experiences: a puzzle game to earn points and a "Capture The Flag" multiplayer strategy game. Progress in one to unlock advantages in the other, with animated tutorials for both.

**Highlights:** Two unique games in one, Puzzle game for earning points, Capture The Flag multiplayer strategy, Cross-game progression system, Animated tutorials, Multiplayer competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80 Orange Eyes | $0.99 | one-time |
| 40 Blue Eyes | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Red Eyes | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Black Eyes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full table | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Red Eyes | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Black Eyes | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 Red Eyes | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Black Eyes | $2.99 | one-time |


### Shape Merge!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-merge/id6761797852)

A relaxing physics puzzle game where you drop shapes, merge matching ones to create larger forms, and aim for high scores. Enjoy satisfying chain reactions and strategic gameplay with no time limits.

**Highlights:** Merge matching shapes, Physics-based gameplay, Create combos and chain reactions, Earn coins and gems, Use powerful boosts, Daily rewards and bonuses, Relaxing gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack Gem | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack Gem | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Black Eye free?

Black Eye is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shape Merge! free?

Shape Merge! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Black Eye or Shape Merge!?

Shape Merge! is rated higher. Black Eye averages 4.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Shape Merge! averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Black Eye or Shape Merge! have ads?

Shape Merge! shows ads; Black Eye does not.

### Which is updated more often, Black Eye or Shape Merge!?

Black Eye ships an update every 3 months, and Shape Merge! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Black Eye was updated on November 1, 2026 and Shape Merge! on October 31, 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.*