Comparison

Shape Rhythm vs Pipsy

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

Head to head
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

Pipsy

Features
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Push the Limits of Your Reflexes with Pipsy! Pipsy is an immersive, fast-paced, side-scrolling 2D arcade game filled with obstacles that test your reflexes. It is designed with neon-themed visuals and sounds. Control Pipsy, pass through obstacles of the same color, and earn points! Complete the levels and break records in endless mode! GAME FEATURES Fluid 2D Side-Scrolling Dynamics: Modern, retro-inspired graphics designed with a vibrant, easy-on-the-eyes neon color palette. It can be played comfortably on mobile devices. Easy One-Finger Control: Smooth and responsive control mechanics that players of all ages and skill levels can easily master. Endless Action and Reflex Test: Test your reflexes as the pace increases throughout the game. Tap the screen, dodge, pass through the same color obstacle, survive, clear the levels, and achieve the highest score! Offline Play: You can continue your Pipsy adventure uninterrupted in the subway, on a plane, or anywhere without internet access. No Wi-Fi needed! Power-Up: Catch this item while dodging obstacles and pass through all colors safely for 5 seconds! Slow Motion: Use this feature unlocked in later levels to slow down time, focus, and pass the obstacles!

Screenshots

Shape Rhythm4 screens
Pipsy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pipsy at none against Shape Rhythm's 1. Pipsy also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 7 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shape Rhythm ships an update every 7 months, Pipsy every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shape Rhythm versus Pipsy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShape RhythmPipsy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (205 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings205 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size206 MB76 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperLam Dao Thi ThanhCENK AKTAS

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

Pipsy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shape Rhythm

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Pipsy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shape Rhythm free?
Shape Rhythm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pipsy free?
Pipsy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shape Rhythm or Pipsy have ads?
Both Shape Rhythm and Pipsy show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shape Rhythm or Pipsy?
Shape Rhythm ships an update every 7 months, and Pipsy every 4 days. Most recently, Shape Rhythm was updated on October 27, 2026 and Pipsy on October 8, 2026.

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