# Shape Rhythm vs Narrow Arrow

Shape Rhythm and Narrow Arrow both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Narrow Arrow's written reviews are positive against 48% of Shape Rhythm's. Narrow Arrow also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 7 months). Shape Rhythm's advantage is ratings volume (195 vs 54) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shape Rhythm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Narrow Arrow sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Shape Rhythm against 4.3 for Narrow Arrow. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 195 and 54 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Shape Rhythm's written reviews are positive against 85% of Narrow Arrow's.

Shape Rhythm ships an update every 7 months, Narrow Arrow every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shape Rhythm | Narrow Arrow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (195 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-rhythm/id6478543498/reviews) | **[4.3 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/narrow-arrow/id6743175538/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **195** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | 48.4% of reviews | **84.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 206 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lam Dao Thi Thanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1341395414) | [Adam Slajer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801791581) |

## What reviewers say

### Shape Rhythm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-rhythm/id6478543498)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great music and beats
- 🎮 Fun gameplay
- 📱 Good mobile port of JSAB
- 👍 Well-made and entertaining
- ✨ Cool graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

-  광고 Excessive ads
- 📉 Poorly made
- ⚠️ Unpredictable attacks
- 😵 Annoying ads during gameplay
- 🗑️ Bootleg/Rip-off game

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps crashing
- Game crashes occasionally
- Game freezes after ad
- Ad turns off all sounds
- Game bugs and doesn't let you play

**Requested features**

- 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


### Narrow Arrow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/narrow-arrow/id6743175538)

Experience fast-paced abstract gameplay with ranked multiplayer modes and global leaderboards. Design and share your own challenging levels with the integrated editor.

**Highlights:** Ranked multiplayer mode, Global leaderboards, Custom level editor, Challenge friends and rivals

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack - 300 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and easy to play
- 🚀 Great for speed running
- 💡 Potential for growth and evolution
- 👍 Competitive and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lack of proper tutorial
- 🐛 Controls can be difficult to get used to
- 🐛 Impossible to avoid walls at times
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game not loading properly
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add level editor with more features
- Implement a restart button in the middle of the screen
- Add PC support with mouse controls
- Improve level progression and difficulty curve


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shape Rhythm free?

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

### Is Narrow Arrow free?

Narrow Arrow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shape Rhythm or Narrow Arrow?

Narrow Arrow is rated higher. Shape Rhythm averages 4.2 out of 5 from 195 ratings, while Narrow Arrow averages 4.3 from 54 ratings.

### Do Shape Rhythm or Narrow Arrow have ads?

Both Shape Rhythm and Narrow Arrow show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shape Rhythm or Narrow Arrow?

Shape Rhythm ships an update every 7 months, and Narrow Arrow every 4 days. Most recently, Shape Rhythm was updated on September 20, 2026 and Narrow Arrow on September 24, 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.*