Comparison

Shape Theory vs Pictorabilo

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

Pictorabilo

This game challenges you to find and tap hidden parts of images to reveal creatures. It includes a bonus tile-reordering mini-game. The experience is designed to be calming and free from time pressure.

Highlights
  • Hidden object gameplay
  • Image reveal mechanic
  • Bonus tile reordering mini-game
  • No time limit
  • Calming gameplay
  • Developer-crafted images
Features
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Like in a hidden object game you have to look very closely to find the correct part, tap it and it will change. Part for part you will detect the hidden image of another creature. After completing an image you can also play a bonus mini game, where you have to reorder the tiles of the picture. As there is no time limit the game can take you into a focused state of mind and soothe you away from rumination, fear or sorrow. The game comes with 25 free to play pictures, all had crafted by the developer. New content will be available soon...

Screenshots

Shape Theory4 screens
Pictorabilo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pictorabilo at none against Shape Theory's 3. Pictorabilo also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pictorabilo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shape Theory versus Pictorabilo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShape TheoryPictorabilo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of 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, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBulltechDagmar Feldt

Customer experience

Shape Theory

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

Pictorabilo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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

Pictorabilo

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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