Comparison

Balance Art vs Plug the Shape

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

Head to head
About

Balance Art

Challenge your precision and strategic thinking in this physics-based puzzle game. Stack various shapes on a floating platform, overcoming obstacles and unique blocks to build stable towers. With over 100 levels, it offers addictive gameplay for those who enjoy balance and problem-solving.

Highlights
  • Physics-based stacking
  • Over 100 challenging levels
  • Variety of shapes to place
  • Special breakable blocks
  • Tests balance and precision
  • Addictive gameplay
Features
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Balance Art: Physics Puzzle is an engaging physics-based puzzle game where you challenge your skills and creativity by stacking various shapes on a floating platform. Each level presents unique obstacles and shapes that test your strategic thinking and precision. Key Features: - Physics-Based Stacking: Use realistic physics to stack blocks of different shapes and sizes. - Challenging Levels: Over 100 levels with increasing difficulty to keep you engaged. - Shape Variety: Rotate and place square, round, and irregular shapes to form stable towers. - Special Blocks: Encounter blocks that break under pressure, adding complexity to your puzzles. - Skill and Strategy: Perfect for players who enjoy testing their balance, precision, and problem-solving skills. - Addictive Gameplay: Easy to pick up, hard to put down, with a blend of skill and luck. Can you stack all the blocks without them toppling into the water? Download Balance Art: Physics Puzzle now and start building your way to the top! -- SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS -- Subscribe to get VIP Membership, which includes: • No forced ads • Unlimited Hints Subscription Options: • Weekly subscription – $9.99 with a 3-day free trial Payment & Renewal: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period at the stated cost. You can manage and cancel subscriptions at any time by going to your Account Settings in the App Store. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited upon purchase of a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://supercodegames.com/policies/privacy-policy Terms of Service (EULA): https://supercodegames.com/policies/terms-of-service

About

Plug the Shape

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Test your spatial awareness with this addictive 3D puzzle game. Drag-and-drop the shapes into the holders that fit them before time runs out.

Screenshots

Balance Art4 screens
Plug the Shape3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Plug the Shape at none against Balance Art's shown. Plug the Shape also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 8 months). Balance Art's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Balance Art sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Plug the Shape sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Balance Art ships an update every 8 months, Plug the Shape daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Balance Art versus Plug the Shape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBalance ArtPlug the Shape
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSupercode GamesJoseph Wiemer

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Balance Art

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
3 purchases

Plug the Shape

One-time3
  • 30 Coins$0.99
  • 70 Coins$1.99
  • 120 Coins$2.99

Questions

Is Balance Art free?
Balance Art is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plug the Shape free?
Plug the Shape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Balance Art or Plug the Shape have ads?
Balance Art shows ads; Plug the Shape does not.
Which is updated more often, Balance Art or Plug the Shape?
Balance Art ships an update every 8 months, and Plug the Shape daily. Most recently, Balance Art was updated on October 7, 2026 and Plug the Shape on October 25, 2026.

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