Comparison

Shapez vs Solace One

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

Head to head
About

Shapez

Build automated factories to produce increasingly complex geometric shapes. Experiment with tools to design your factory, extract and mix colors, and scale production on an infinite map. Enjoy a relaxed, minimalist experience with a soothing soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Automated shape production
  • Complex shape creation
  • Color extraction and mixing
  • Infinite map exploration
  • Factory optimization
  • Minimalist art style
Features
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*Try Shapez up to level 7 for free or unlock the full game for more tools, more shapes and more challenges!* Do you like automation games? Then you are in the right place! shapez is a relaxed game in which you have to build factories for the automated production of geometric shapes. As the level increases, the shapes become more and more complex, and you have to spread out on the infinite map. And as if that wasn't enough, you also have to produce exponentially more to satisfy the demands - the only thing that helps is scaling! While you only have to process shapes at the beginning, you will later have to color them - by extracting and mixing colors! FEATURES - Create a unique and complex abstract shapes factory in a satisfying way. - Unlock new devices, upgrade them, and optimize your factory by experimenting with diverse tools. - Develop your system the way you want: each problem can have many solutions. - Enjoy an elegant, minimalist and readable art direction. - Go at your own pace with an approachable gameplay and a soothing soundtrack. CAREFULLY REDESIGNED FOR MOBILE - Revamped interface - Game Center achievements - iCloud - Share your progress between iOS devices If you run into a problem, please contact us at https://playdigious.helpshift.com/hc/en/12-playdigious/ with as much information as possible on the issue.

About

Solace One

Engage in a citizen compliance program that evolves daily with new directives and AR encounters. Uncover a hidden rebellion and make choices that impact your compliance rating. Discover a dual narrative through official broadcasts and intercepted transmissions.

Highlights
  • Evolving narrative story
  • Daily directives and tasks
  • Augmented reality encounters
  • Hidden rebellion storyline
  • 50+ achievements
  • Dual-channel archives
  • Widgets and Bluetooth detection
Features
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You've been enrolled in SOLACE — a citizen compliance program designed for your safety. Complete daily directives. Earn merit. Maintain your compliance rating. That's all the system asks. At first, it feels reasonable. Check in. Take a photo. Answer a question. But as the days pass, the directives grow stranger, the surveillance tightens, and the cracks in the system begin to show. AN EVOLVING NARRATIVE Experience a crafted story that unfolds one day at a time. Each day brings new directives, official SOLACE broadcasts, and — if you look closely — intercepted resistance transmissions telling a very different story. DAILY DIRECTIVES Five tasks each day: photo submissions verified by on-device vision AI, AR training exercises, knowledge assessments, location check-ins, and more. Every task earns merit. Every missed day costs it. AUGMENTED REALITY ENCOUNTERS Drones, observers, and checkpoints appear on your real-world map. Approach them to trigger AR encounters with dialogue choices that carry real consequences for your compliance rating. A HIDDEN REBELLION Something is wrong with SOLACE. As the story progresses, a ninth tab emerges — the resistance. Sacrifice your merit, become a double agent, and document what the system doesn't want you to see. 50+ ACHIEVEMENTS Track your dedication across compliance milestones, streak records, surveillance participation, and secret rebellion accomplishments hidden until unlocked. DUAL-CHANNEL ARCHIVES Read daily SOLACE communications alongside rebellion intercepts — two sides of the same story, revealing the truth one broadcast at a time. WIDGETS & MORE Home screen and lock screen widgets keep your compliance visible. Share your Citizen ID card. Detect nearby citizens via Bluetooth. The system is always watching. All data stays on your device. No accounts. No servers. Just you and the program. How long until you stop complying?

Screenshots

Shapez4 screens
Solace One4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shapez at none against Solace One's shown. Shapez also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Solace One's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Shapez sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Solace One sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Solace One holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shapez has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shapez ships an update every 5 weeks, Solace One every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Shapez versus Solace One: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShapezSolace One
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.5K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size240 MB52 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPlaydigiousFour Corners Development Group

Customer experience

Shapez

All ratings1,451 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews612 reviews
Positive53.9%
Neutral14.2%
Negative31.9%

Solace One

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

Bugs and requests

Shapez

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Save data corruption and loss of progress
  • Conveyor belt orientation issues
  • Inconsistent performance and frame rate drops
  • Placement and selection bugs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to sync progress across devices
  • More game modes and customization options
  • Improved blueprint management
  • Faster time acceleration

Solace One

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shapez

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$6.99
2 purchases

Solace One

One-time2
  • Merit Pack 100$0.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Shapez free?
Shapez is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solace One free?
Solace One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shapez or Solace One?
Solace One is rated higher. Shapez averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Solace One averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Shapez or Solace One have ads?
Solace One shows ads; Shapez does not.
Which is updated more often, Shapez or Solace One?
Shapez ships an update every 5 weeks, and Solace One every 2 days. Most recently, Shapez was updated on November 7, 2026 and Solace One on October 31, 2026.

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