# Snake Boxes vs Shape Rhythm

The clearest difference is rating: Shape Rhythm at 4.2 against Snake Boxes's 2.8. Shape Rhythm also leads on ratings volume (195 vs 6) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 21 months). Snake Boxes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Shape Rhythm holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shape Rhythm has 195 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Snake Boxes's written reviews are positive against 48% of Shape Rhythm's.

Snake Boxes ships an update every 21 months, Shape Rhythm every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Snake Boxes | Shape Rhythm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-boxes/id661272218/reviews) | **[4.2 (195 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-rhythm/id6478543498/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **195** |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **48.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [FujiCubeSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/398465774) | [Lam Dao Thi Thanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1341395414) |

## What reviewers say

### Snake Boxes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-boxes/id661272218)

A classic snake game set within confined box environments. Players must eat food blocks while avoiding collisions with walls and their own growing tail. The game features 25 distinct levels.

**Highlights:** Classic snake gameplay, Confined box environments, Eat food blocks, Avoid walls and tail, 25 levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Snake Boxes free?

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

### Is Shape Rhythm free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Snake Boxes or Shape Rhythm?

Shape Rhythm is rated higher. Snake Boxes averages 2.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Shape Rhythm averages 4.2 from 195 ratings.

### Do Snake Boxes or Shape Rhythm have ads?

Both Snake Boxes and Shape Rhythm show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Snake Boxes or Shape Rhythm?

Snake Boxes ships an update every 21 months, and Shape Rhythm every 7 months. Most recently, Snake Boxes was updated on October 15, 2026 and Shape Rhythm on October 16, 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.*