Comparison

DashForm vs Shape Rhythm

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

Head to head
About

DashForm

Experience addictive, fast-paced action where you dodge an array of obstacles and projectiles. Enjoy charming pixel art graphics and simple swipe controls in an endless challenge. Compete against your own high score with a dynamic soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Addictive fast-paced gameplay
  • Endless survival mode
  • Retro pixel art graphics
  • Intuitive swipe controls
  • High score tracking
  • Dynamic soundtrack
Features
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Features Addictive Gameplay: Immerse yourself in the fast-paced, heart-pounding action as you dodge an array of obstacles and projectiles. Every moment counts! Endless Mode: The challenge never ends! See how long you can survive and strive to beat your high score every time you play. Pixel Art Graphics: Enjoy charming, retro-inspired pixel art visuals that bring the game to life with vibrant colors and smooth animations. Simple Controls: Easy to pick up and play with intuitive touch controls. Just swipe to dash and evade incoming dangers. Highscores: Compete against yourself. Can you beat your highscore? Dynamic Soundtrack: Groove to an energetic soundtrack that keeps the adrenaline pumping and enhances your gameplay experience. Dodge, dash, in DashForm! How long can you survive the relentless onslaught?

About

Shape Rhythm

Experience a unique co-op musical bullet hell game. Dance through chaotic scenarios, avoiding dynamic shapes while grooving to catchy beats. Play solo or team up with friends for an exhilarating rhythm and mayhem fusion.

Highlights
  • Cooperative musical bullet hell
  • Rhythm game fusion
  • Intense and accessible gameplay
  • Cooperative story mode
  • Challenge runs
  • Mesmerizing soundtrack and visuals
  • Online and split-screen co-op
Features
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Immerse yourself in the pulsating world of Shape Rhythm, a revolutionary co-op musical experience where chaos meets collaboration. Dance through bullet hell scenarios, avoiding dynamic Shapes while grooving to kick-ass Beats in a symphony of rhythm and mayhem. Whether braving the challenge alone or uniting with friends, Shape Rhythm introduces a unique spin to the SHMUP genre, merging the intensity of bullet hell with the magic of cooperative gameplay. Shape Rhythm is not just a game; it's a symphony of shapes, beats, and collaboration that delivers an exhilarating and accessible musical bullet hell experience. Game Features: Chaotic Co-op Musical Bullet Hell: Navigate a mesmerizing world where Shapes and Beats collide in a chaotic dance. Rhythm Game Fusion: Experience the fusion of a bullet hell shoot-'em-up with the exhilaration of a rhythm game. Intense and Accessible Gameplay: Escape alive, feel the growing desire for survival, and immerse yourself in the catchy soundtrack that accompanies the action. In-App Features: Cooperative Story Mode and Challenge Runs: Take on Challenge Runs for an extra layer of difficulty and compete for high scores with friends or players worldwide. Mesmerizing Soundtrack and Visuals: Delight in clear and pleasant visuals, finding the perfect balance between challenge and accessibility. Dynamic Difficulty with Nice Tunes: Revel in nice tunes as you progress through levels, creating an immersive and enjoyable gaming experience. Player Modes: Single-player; Online PvP; Shared/Split Screen PvP; Online Co-op; Shared/Split Screen Co-op. Dance to the rhythm, avoid the shapes, and immerse yourself in the harmonious chaos of Shape Rhythm.

Screenshots

DashForm4 screens
Shape Rhythm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DashForm at 100% against Shape Rhythm's 48%. DashForm also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Shape Rhythm's advantage is ratings volume (195 vs 1). On price, 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 Rhythm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DashForm asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DashForm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shape Rhythm has 195 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of DashForm's written reviews are positive against 48% of Shape Rhythm's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DashForm versus Shape Rhythm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDashFormShape Rhythm
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.2 (195 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better48.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1195 — better
Update frequency—Every 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB206 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developermatyas krizsanLam Dao Thi Thanh

Customer experience

DashForm

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

Shape Rhythm

All ratings195 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral4.6%
Negative15.9%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive48.4%
Neutral13.2%
Negative38.5%

Bugs and requests

DashForm

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Shape Rhythm

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Keeps crashing
  • Game crashes occasionally
  • Game freezes after ad
  • Ad turns off all sounds
  • Game bugs and doesn't let you play
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  • Attacks are unpredictable
  • Game lags or crashes
  • No audio

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add more songs
  • Add story mode and bosses
  • Extend 'together forever'
  • Make it a bit easier
  • Show which is the boss and which is normal
Show 5 more
  • Add more levels and updates
  • Improve indications for obstacles
  • Make ads less frequent or optional
  • Add more stages
  • Make it less difficult

In-app purchases

None

DashForm

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Shape Rhythm

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is DashForm free?
DashForm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shape Rhythm free?
Shape Rhythm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DashForm or Shape Rhythm?
DashForm is rated higher. DashForm averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Shape Rhythm averages 4.2 from 195 ratings.
Do DashForm or Shape Rhythm have ads?
Shape Rhythm shows ads; DashForm does not.

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