Comparison

Shape Rhythm vs PULSE

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

PULSE

Features
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One particle. One orbit. One touch. PULSE is a rhythm-reflex survival game where everything moves to the music. Rings close in on the beat of a fully synthesized soundtrack, the haptics pulse in your hand, and one hit ends the run. The controls take three seconds to learn: • TAP to reverse direction • HOLD to dive to the inner orbit • That's all. Really. The first minute welcomes you. Everything after that is war. Speed rises, gaps narrow, patterns stack — and the world's best runs are measured in seconds. Restarts are instant, so "one more run" is always half a second away. FEATURES • Beat-synced everything — obstacles, visuals and Core Haptics ride one synthesized soundtrack that accelerates as you survive • Easy to start, hell to master — an invisible tutorial ramp, then a skill ceiling in the clouds • DAILY CHALLENGE — the whole world plays the same seed every day. Same rings, same order, one leaderboard. Learn it, master it, own it • GHOSTS — race the translucent replay of your best run; in the Daily it dodges the exact rings you see • GAME CENTER — global and daily leaderboards, 8 achievements • iCLOUD SYNC — your records follow you across devices • ACCESSIBILITY — Reduce Motion support, colorblind-friendly palettes, and obstacles that differ by shape, not just color • 120Hz ProMotion, beat-synced haptics, and a download measured in megabytes FAIR BY DESIGN No ads. No accounts. No energy bars. No pay-to-win — ever. The optional shop sells cosmetics only: themes, particle skins and soundtrack packs. Every player faces exactly the same game. Your best run is 20 seconds? So was ours, for a while. Stay in sync.

Screenshots

Shape Rhythm4 screens
PULSE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PULSE at none against Shape Rhythm's shown. Shape Rhythm's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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 and PULSE sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shape Rhythm versus PULSE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShape RhythmPULSE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (205 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings205 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size206 MB2 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperLam Dao Thi ThanhP AND A LLC

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

PULSE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shape Rhythm

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
10 purchases

PULSE

One-time10
  • Aurora Theme$0.99
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Void Theme$0.99
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  • Sunset Theme$0.99
  • Stardust Skin$1.99
  • Deep Music Pack$1.99
  • Ember Skin$1.99
  • Prism Skin$1.99
  • Glitch Music Pack$1.99
  • Big Tip$4.99

Questions

Is Shape Rhythm free?
Shape Rhythm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PULSE free?
PULSE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shape Rhythm or PULSE have ads?
Shape Rhythm shows ads; PULSE does not.

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