Shape vs plink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shape
A captivating puzzle game where players must strategically move uniquely shaped tiles into a designated box without overlap. It challenges problem-solving skills with simple yet intricate gameplay.
- Strategic tile placement
- Non-overlapping shapes
- Problem-solving challenges
- Intuitive gameplay
- Mind-bending puzzles
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Embark on a mind-bending journey with Shape-It Puzzle Game, a captivating puzzle experience that will put your problem-solving skills to the test. The objective is simple yet deceptively intricate: move all the uniquely shaped tiles into the designated box, ensuring that they don't overlap with each other.
plink
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One drop. Zero room for error. Can you master the physics of the bounce? Position your two colored modifiers on the grid, map out the perfect trajectory, and drop the ball so it snaps perfectly into the rotating target. The rules are dead simple, but hitting the mark is a true test of logic. Even at its most challenging, it’s the ultimate zero-stress experience—perfect for unwinding on the couch or passing the time on your daily commute. ::: FEATURES ::: • 50 Brain-Teasing Levels: Test your spatial reasoning against clever layout progressions. • Relaxing, Tactical Flow: No timers, no penalties. Solve completely at your own pace. • Minimalist Mechanics: Simple tap-and-place controls that feel crisp and intuitive. • Try Before You Buy: Play the first 20 levels completely free, then unlock the full game with a single, cheap in-app purchase. -------------------------------------------- XSGames (by Frank Eno) is an indie game developer from Italy, passionate about crafting clever puzzle experiences and escape room adventures. Find out more at xsgames.co, or follow @xsgames_ on both Threads and Instagram
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shape at none against plink's 3. Shape also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. plink sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Shape asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shape ships an update fortnightly, plink every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shape | plink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hong Chen | XSGames |
In-app purchases
Shape
No in-app purchases
plink
- Full Game$0.99
- Remove Ads + Coffee$3.99
- Remove Ads + Love$6.99
Questions
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