Shape Rush vs Long Roots
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shape Rush
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.
- Addictive swipe-to-survive gameplay
- Dynamic timer
- Global leaderboard competition
- Escalating intensity
- Immersive graphics and sound
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Embark on a high-speed reflex challenge in Shape Rush! Swipe in the right direction before time runs out - square up, circle down, star left, triangle right! How to Play: Swipe accurately before the timer ends! Test your skills as shapes change, and the clock ticks faster. Quick thinking and reflexes are key - how high can you score? Challenge Yourself: Experience escalating intensity as you progress! Can you top the leaderboard? Compete globally and climb the ranks to claim the number one spot. Features: Addictive swipe-to-survive gameplay. Dynamic timer keeps the challenge thrilling. Immersive graphics and engaging sound effects. Compete on the global leaderboard and become the ultimate Shape Rush champion! Free to play - perfect for quick challenges or marathon sessions! Download Shape Rush now and put your swiping skills to the ultimate test! How far can you go before time runs out? Attributions: Leaderboard icon by Icons8: https://icons8.com Rank PNG Designed by ahmadsyabani from https://pngtree.com Anima Logo: Hotpot for hotpot.ai/art-generator Game and Leaderboard Music by David Fesliyan from FeslyianStudios.com Tutorial Music by Alexi Action from Pixelbay Gaming 8bit Music (Hyperloop by Infraction & Alexi Action)
Long Roots
Guide the growth of a tree by controlling its roots. Unlock new levels as you expand your arboreal creations. A simple yet engaging experience focused on strategic root expansion.
- Control root growth
- Grow trees
- Unlock new levels
- Simple gameplay
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Control the root, grow the tree and open new levels.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Shape Rush at 4.9 against Long Roots's 2.0. Shape Rush also leads on ratings volume (16 vs 4). Long Roots's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Shape Rush sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Long Roots asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shape Rush holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of Shape Rush's written reviews are positive against 100% of Long Roots's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Shape Rush ships an update every 3 days, Long Roots daily. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shape Rush | Long Roots |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (16 ratings) — better | 2.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lovell Tettey Quarshie | Noor Creative, LLC |
Customer experience
Shape Rush
Long Roots
In-app purchases
Shape Rush
- RemoveAds$1.99
Long Roots
No in-app purchases
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