# Square FX with Shape Overlay vs Overlay

The clearest difference is rating: Overlay at 4.4 against Square FX with Shape Overlay's 3.0. Overlay also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Square FX with Shape Overlay's advantage is update cadence (every 9 months vs every 27 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Square FX with Shape Overlay sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Overlay asks for nothing beyond the download.

Overlay holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 16 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Square FX with Shape Overlay's written reviews are positive against 69% of Overlay's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Square FX with Shape Overlay ships an update every 9 months, Overlay every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Square FX with Shape Overlay | Overlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-fx-with-shape-overlay/id620268869/reviews) | **[4.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overlay-figure-drawing-tool/id1275927763/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 69.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 months** | Every 27 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ki Tat Chung](https://appshunter.io/developer/294170919) | [Derek Dawson](https://appshunter.io/developer/990050133) |

## What reviewers say

### Square FX with Shape Overlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-fx-with-shape-overlay/id620268869)

Easily fit full-size photos into a square format for social media without cropping. Customize your images with a variety of background options, including colors, gradients, and patterns, and fine-tune your photos with intuitive editing tools.

**Highlights:** Fit full-size photos without cropping, Move, rotate, scale, and flip photos, Customizable color backgrounds, Gradient and pattern backgrounds, Automatic full-size fitting, Touch and drag editing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Love Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Animal Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Frame Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Art Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flag Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Arrow Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Letter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weather Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nature Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Feature Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast processing
- ✨ Simple interface
- ✅ Does what it says
- 🖼️ Good for Instagram

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Ads after purchase
- 💸 Paid upgrade ineffective
- 🔗 Broken support link
- 📉 Low resolution saves
- 🚫 Video cropping not supported

**Reported bugs**

- Ads still present after purchase
- Black line appears on saved photos
- App no longer allows picking photos after iOS upgrade
- Random black line on bottom and right side of pictures
- Green line next to photo after cropping

**Requested features**

- Make Settings gear icon do more
- Options for sizing (pinch & zoom, vectors, pixels, percentages)
- Add holiday shape pack
- Allow selecting background image from camera roll
- Use eyedropper tool for background color selection


### Overlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overlay-figure-drawing-tool/id1275927763)

This tool allows artists to overlay reference images or live camera feeds onto their drawing surface for accurate comparison. It facilitates precise figure studies by enabling direct visual alignment between the artwork and the source material.

**Highlights:** Overlay reference images, Use live camera feed as overlay, Compare drawing accuracy, Supports photo or model overlay, Flip overlay direction

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Square FX with Shape Overlay free?

Square FX with Shape Overlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Overlay free?

Overlay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Square FX with Shape Overlay or Overlay?

Overlay is rated higher. Square FX with Shape Overlay averages 3.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Overlay averages 4.4 from 16 ratings.

### Do Square FX with Shape Overlay or Overlay have ads?

Square FX with Shape Overlay shows ads; Overlay does not.

### Which is updated more often, Square FX with Shape Overlay or Overlay?

Square FX with Shape Overlay ships an update every 9 months, and Overlay every 27 months. Most recently, Square FX with Shape Overlay was updated on October 23, 2026 and Overlay on October 29, 2026.

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