Comparison

Shape Rhythm vs Block Jump

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

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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.

About

Block Jump

Navigate challenging, spike-filled worlds with precise timing. Dodge deadly obstacles and conquer difficult levels. Create and share your own custom challenges using the integrated level editor, and play levels made by the community.

Highlights
  • Rhythm-based platforming
  • Dodge deadly obstacles
  • Built-in level editor
  • Share creations online
  • Play community levels
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Dash through spike-filled worlds in Block Jump. Time your jumps, dodge deadly geometry obstacles, and beat impossible levels. Build your own challenges with the built-in level editor. Share creations online and play thousands of community-made levels. Fly, flip, and dash through rhythm-based platforming action with geometry precision. Download and start jumping now!

Screenshots

Shape Rhythm4 screens
Block Jump4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Block Jump at 100% against Shape Rhythm's 48%. Block Jump also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shape Rhythm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Block Jump asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Block Jump holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 195 and 75 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Shape Rhythm's written reviews are positive against 100% of Block Jump's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shape Rhythm versus Block Jump: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShape RhythmBlock Jump
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (195 ratings)4.5 (75 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings195 — better75
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size206 MB171 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperLam Dao Thi ThanhGAMEHOX

Customer experience

Shape Rhythm

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

Block Jump

All ratings75 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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
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  • Add more levels and updates
  • Improve indications for obstacles
  • Make ads less frequent or optional
  • Add more stages
  • Make it less difficult

Block Jump

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shape Rhythm

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Block Jump

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shape Rhythm free?
Shape Rhythm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block Jump free?
Block Jump is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shape Rhythm or Block Jump?
Block Jump is rated higher. Shape Rhythm averages 4.2 out of 5 from 195 ratings, while Block Jump averages 4.5 from 75 ratings.
Do Shape Rhythm or Block Jump have ads?
Both Shape Rhythm and Block Jump show ads.

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