Comparison

ShapeUp vs Shadow Split

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

Head to head
About

ShapeUp

Master shapes by holding and releasing to control their growth in this addictive game. Unlock achievements and unique shapes from an in-game shop. Compete with friends and players worldwide on leaderboards across multiple game modes.

Highlights
  • Shape growth control
  • Achievement system
  • Unlockable shapes
  • In-game shop
  • Three game modes
  • Global leaderboards
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Embark on an addictive journey of shape mastery with our thrilling game! Hold and release to make shapes grow, aiming for that perfect size. Dive into exciting challenges and unlock achievements to earn points, which can be redeemed in our exclusive Shape Shop. Discover a plethora of unique shapes to use in your gameplay, adding a touch of personalization to your tapping journey. With three thrilling game modes at your fingertips, the excitement never ends. Compete globally and challenge your friends on the leaderboards to showcase your skills. Aim high, level up, and surpass your own high score limits. Download now and let the tapping madness begin!

About

Shadow Split

A minimalist one-touch arcade game requiring precise timing and quick reflexes. Hold to split glowing orbs and dodge neon walls, releasing to merge. Survive for as long as possible to achieve a high score in this fast-paced, visually striking experience.

Highlights
  • One-touch controls
  • Fast-paced reactive gameplay
  • Combo system
  • Neon visual style
  • Haptic feedback
  • Offline play
Features
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Split the shadows. Dodge the neon. Chase the high score. Shadow Split is a minimal one-touch arcade game about timing, focus, and fast reactions. Hold your finger on the screen to split your two glowing orbs to the sides, release to merge back to the center. That’s it – but surviving gets harder every second. HOW TO PLAY • Hold anywhere on the screen to split left and right • Release your finger to merge back to the center lane • Dodge neon walls: • Center walls → split to survive • Side walls → merge to the center • Stay alive as long as possible and beat your best score FEATURES • One-touch controls – easy to learn, hard to master • Fast, reactive gameplay with increasing speed and obstacle spawn rate • Combo system – survive obstacles in a row to build your combo and feel the flow • Neon visual style with glowing lanes, smooth shadows, and satisfying particle effects • Haptic feedback on impacts and milestones (can be turned off in Settings) • Offline friendly – no internet connection required to play • Lightweight and quick to start – perfect for short play sessions PERFECT FOR SHORT SESSIONS Shadow Split is designed for quick, intense runs when you’re waiting, commuting, or taking a break. Each game is short, but every attempt feels like a new chance to push your focus a little further. Can you keep your cool as the speed ramps up and the neon walls close in? Download Shadow Split and try to set a new high score.

Screenshots

ShapeUp4 screens
Shadow Split4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow Split at none against ShapeUp's 3. Shadow Split also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.4). ShapeUp's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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. ShapeUp sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Shadow Split asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ShapeUp against 5.0 for Shadow Split. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShapeUp has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
ShapeUp versus Shadow Split: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShapeUpShadow Split
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (15 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better1
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn Critchlow7DOORS GAYRIMENKUL YAZILIM TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

Customer experience

ShapeUp

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Shadow Split

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ShapeUp

One-time3
  • Purchase Extreme Mode$2.99
  • Purchase 100 Points$2.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
None

Shadow Split

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShapeUp free?
ShapeUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shadow Split free?
Shadow Split is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ShapeUp or Shadow Split?
ShapeUp and Shadow Split are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 15 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do ShapeUp or Shadow Split have ads?
Neither ShapeUp nor Shadow Split shows ads.

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