# SHAPE×HUNTER vs Flat Machine

The clearest difference is rating: Flat Machine at 4.9 against SHAPE×HUNTER's 4.3. Flat Machine also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (68 vs 6). SHAPE×HUNTER's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SHAPE×HUNTER sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Flat Machine sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flat Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flat Machine has 68 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of SHAPE×HUNTER's written reviews are positive against 94% of Flat Machine's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SHAPE×HUNTER ships an update every 3 weeks, Flat Machine every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SHAPE×HUNTER | Flat Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shapehunter/id6446052706/reviews) | **[4.9 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-machine-post-apocalyptic/id6473309112/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **68** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 93.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 142 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NISHINO SHUNSUKE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675680927) | [zxima.LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/714594983) |

## What reviewers say

### SHAPE×HUNTER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shapehunter/id6446052706)

Engage in a simple yet challenging rogue-like action game. Master two distinct weapons, "spears" and "bows," and strategically switch between them. Collect random skills as you defeat monsters to alter your gameplay style and climb the global rankings.

**Highlights:** Simple swipe and tap controls, Dual weapon system (spears and bows), Randomly acquired skills, Monster combat, Global score rankings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 広告非表示＆リトライ無制限 | $0.99 | one-time |


### Flat Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-machine-post-apocalyptic/id6473309112)

Control a limbless robot tasked with defending a settlement in a post-apocalyptic world. Engage in simple, timing-based battles against various threats and make choices that influence the game's multiple endings. Discover the mystery of your own identity.

**Highlights:** Simple, timing-based battles, Item combination system, Respond to various visitors, Multiple endings based on choices, Daily events and encounters

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AD removal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Donation(S) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Donation(M) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Donation(L) | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Highly engaging gameplay
- 💖 Compelling characters and story
- 💡 Multiple endings and replayability
- ✨ Unique post-apocalyptic world
- 🎮 Satisfying progression and strategy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ad issues (app store redirection)
- 🐛 Ads sometimes break BGM
- ⚖️ Endless mode can feel like pure luck
- ❓ Some events seem to have limited interactions
- 🚫 Lack of Chinese translation

**Reported bugs**

- Ads redirect to app store and prevent item rewards
- Ad BGM continues playing after ad ends
- Ad BGM persists even after restarting app
- Agoda ads prevent continuing the game

**Requested features**

- Add Chinese translation
- Add Vietnamese translation
- Add Spanish translation
- Option for one-time purchase to remove ads
- More interactions with certain characters (e.g., training robot)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SHAPE×HUNTER free?

SHAPE×HUNTER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flat Machine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SHAPE×HUNTER or Flat Machine?

Flat Machine is rated higher. SHAPE×HUNTER averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Flat Machine averages 4.9 from 68 ratings.

### Do SHAPE×HUNTER or Flat Machine have ads?

Both SHAPE×HUNTER and Flat Machine show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SHAPE×HUNTER or Flat Machine?

SHAPE×HUNTER ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flat Machine every 5 days. Most recently, SHAPE×HUNTER was updated on September 9, 2026 and Flat Machine on September 28, 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.*