Comparison

Shape Theory vs 3playerDown

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

Head to head
About

Shape Theory

Uncover hidden geometric shapes by strategically revealing parts of a concealed form. Deduce the correct shape from a list of suspects to advance through increasingly challenging levels. Compete globally for the top leaderboard spot.

Highlights
  • Shape discovery through limited reveals
  • Strategic deduction of hidden forms
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • Minimalist, captivating graphics
  • Global leaderboard competition
  • Brain teaser and strategy gameplay
Features
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Master the art of perception in Shape Theory—a sleek, addictive puzzle game where strategy meets deduction. Uncover hidden geometrical forms buried beneath a mysterious surface and put your sharpest instincts to the test. Think you have what it takes? Dive into a labyrinth of shadow and shape. How to Play: 1. DISCOVERY: Tap the mysterious sand to reveal slices of the hidden shape. With only three glimpses allowed per round, every move is a calculated risk. Use them wisely! 2. DECISION: Analyze your findings. Once you’ve pieced together the clues, select the correct form from the five suspects below. Nail the deduction to advance. 3. ADVANCEMENT: As you progress, the mysteries grow more complex. Can you stay sharp as the challenge intensifies? Play it cool, minimize your clues, and maximize your score. Shape Theory features a minimalist aesthetic designed to keep you locked in the zone, focusing entirely on the puzzle at hand. Ready to prove your genius? Climb the global leaderboard, challenge your friends, and establish your dominance. It’s time to unleash your inner detective. Download Shape Theory and master the geometric unknown today. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

3playerDown

Control three characters simultaneously in this stylish puzzle game. Navigate treacherous worlds, solve tricky puzzles using unique mechanics like teleporters and gravity, and enjoy a haunting soundtrack across 100 levels.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous player control
  • Unique game mechanics (teleporters, elevators, gravity)
  • 100 challenging levels
  • 6 distinct worlds to explore
  • Visually stunning art
  • Haunting soundtrack
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3playerDown is an exciting and stylish puzzle game with fresh gameplay mechanics, visually stunning art and a haunting soundtrack. Take control of the players moving left-right simultaneously. Use the environment and interactive objects and very carefully plan your path to victory! Move as a team through treacherous worlds filled with mysterious landscapes and solve tricky puzzles. Always facing new challenges. An innovative puzzle game. Play with 3player simultaneously. Unique game mechanics such as teleporters, elevators, gravity and more. Explore 6 worlds full of challenges. Enjoy 100 levels with tricky puzzles. Each world with a haunting soundtrack.

Screenshots

Shape Theory4 screens
3playerDown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3playerDown at none against Shape Theory's 3. 3playerDown also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price 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. Shape Theory sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 3playerDown asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shape Theory versus 3playerDown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShape Theory3playerDown
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBulltechpeter baeder

Customer experience

Shape Theory

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

3playerDown

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Shape Theory

Subscriptions2
  • No Ads For 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • No Ads For 1 Year$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • No Ads Forever$8.99
None

3playerDown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shape Theory free?
Shape Theory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3playerDown free?
3playerDown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shape Theory or 3playerDown have ads?
Shape Theory shows ads; 3playerDown does not.

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