# Galaxy Swirl vs Shape Rush

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shape Rush at every 3 days against Galaxy Swirl's every 3 weeks. Shape Rush also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Galaxy Swirl's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 89%) and ratings volume (59 vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Galaxy Swirl sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Shape Rush sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shape Rush holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 16 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Galaxy Swirl's written reviews are positive against 89% of Shape Rush's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Galaxy Swirl ships an update every 3 weeks, Shape Rush every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galaxy Swirl | Shape Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-swirl-action-runner/id6471663974/reviews) | **[4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-rush-memory-challenge/id6474357603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 88.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 284 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ricardo Mendonca](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491604251) | [Lovell Tettey Quarshie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721417591) |

## What reviewers say

### Galaxy Swirl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-swirl-action-runner/id6471663974)

Pilot a spaceship through a hexagonal space environment, dodging obstacles and shooting enemies. Enjoy procedurally generated levels, various game modes, and ship customization. Compete globally with power-ups and leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Infinite hexagonal runner, Spaceship combat and dodging, Procedurally generated levels, Multiple game modes, Ship customization and upgrades, Power-ups and leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 700 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Double Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bulletstorm Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 55 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 9000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 125 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 55000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |


### Shape Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-rush-memory-challenge/id6474357603)

Test your reflexes with fast-paced swiping challenges. Swipe shapes in the correct direction before the timer runs out to achieve high scores and climb global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Addictive swipe-to-survive gameplay, Dynamic timer, Global leaderboard competition, Escalating intensity, Immersive graphics and sound

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RemoveAds | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Galaxy Swirl free?

Galaxy Swirl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shape Rush free?

Shape Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Galaxy Swirl or Shape Rush?

Shape Rush is rated higher. Galaxy Swirl averages 4.5 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Shape Rush averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do Galaxy Swirl or Shape Rush have ads?

Both Galaxy Swirl and Shape Rush show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Galaxy Swirl or Shape Rush?

Galaxy Swirl ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shape Rush every 3 days. Most recently, Galaxy Swirl was updated on September 6, 2026 and Shape Rush on June 4, 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.*