# Square FX with Shape Overlay vs SelfieX

The clearest difference is rating: SelfieX at 3.8 against Square FX with Shape Overlay's 3.0. SelfieX also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Square FX with Shape Overlay's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 57%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Square FX with Shape Overlay sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and SelfieX sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SelfieX holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 27 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Square FX with Shape Overlay's written reviews are positive against 57% of SelfieX's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Square FX with Shape Overlay | SelfieX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-fx-with-shape-overlay/id620268869/reviews) | **[3.8 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfiex-automatic-back-camera-selfie/id970425302/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 56.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ki Tat Chung](https://appshunter.io/developer/294170919) | [Vito Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289641503) |

## 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


### SelfieX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfiex-automatic-back-camera-selfie/id970425302)

Take high-quality selfies using your iPhone's rear camera. This app provides audio cues to guide your framing, automatically capturing the photo when you're perfectly positioned. Easily edit and share your enhanced self-portraits.

**Highlights:** Rear camera selfie capture, Audio framing guidance, Automatic photo capture, Quick editing tools, Save and share functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vinny | $0.99 | one-time |
| Abigail Plumbington | $0.99 | one-time |
| Brother Man | $0.99 | one-time |
| Doctor Tomm | $0.99 | one-time |
| Don Juan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dusky Roads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diane Boyer AM | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diane Boyer PM | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Li | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lorenzo Conte | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sexy Sid | $0.99 | one-time |


## 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 SelfieX free?

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

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

SelfieX is rated higher. Square FX with Shape Overlay averages 3.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while SelfieX averages 3.8 from 27 ratings.

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

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

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

Square FX with Shape Overlay ships an update every 9 months, and SelfieX every 9 months. Most recently, Square FX with Shape Overlay was updated on September 20, 2026 and SelfieX on August 31, 2026.

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