# Shape Rhythm vs DETERMINATION.

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DETERMINATION. at 100% against Shape Rhythm's 48%. DETERMINATION. also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Shape Rhythm's advantage is ratings volume (195 vs 13) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

DETERMINATION. holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shape Rhythm has 195 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Shape Rhythm's written reviews are positive against 100% of DETERMINATION.'s.

Shape Rhythm ships an update every 7 months, DETERMINATION. every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shape Rhythm | DETERMINATION. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (195 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-rhythm/id6478543498/reviews) | **[4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/determination/id6799761958/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **195** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 48.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 206 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lam Dao Thi Thanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1341395414) | [Milin Gupta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696514203) |

## 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


### DETERMINATION.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/determination/id6799761958)

An indie-inspired obstacle-dodging game that challenges your reflexes with unique bullet patterns. Experience minimalistic graphics and catchy audio in this ad-free, no-microtransaction experience.

**Highlights:** Unique and challenging bullet patterns, Color-coded bullets, Catchy music and sound effects, Minimalistic graphics style, No ads or microtransactions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shape Rhythm free?

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

### Is DETERMINATION. free?

DETERMINATION. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shape Rhythm or DETERMINATION.?

DETERMINATION. is rated higher. Shape Rhythm averages 4.2 out of 5 from 195 ratings, while DETERMINATION. averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.

### Do Shape Rhythm or DETERMINATION. have ads?

Shape Rhythm shows ads; DETERMINATION. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shape Rhythm or DETERMINATION.?

Shape Rhythm ships an update every 7 months, and DETERMINATION. every 5 days. Most recently, Shape Rhythm was updated on September 30, 2026 and DETERMINATION. on September 30, 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.*