Shapely vs PixPuzz
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shapely
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New fun and unique 2D brain training shapes game is here! Immerse yourself in a world of captivating 2D shape puzzles where rotation and matching reign supreme. Shapely is a fun brain-teasing challenge that will test your spatial reasoning, problem-solving skills, and overall cognitive prowess. With its ever-evolving puzzles and rewarding gameplay, Shapely is the ultimate app to enhance your mental agility, and brain training and sharpen your mind. Fun and relaxation in your pocket Features: * Master the art of rotating 2D shapes to match the original pattern * Discover a world of endless puzzle possibilities with Shapely's ever-expanding library of custom levels. * Enhance your problem-solving and cognitive skills with engaging and challenging puzzles. * Relax, unwind, and stimulate your mind with Shapely's calming and satisfying brain teaser puzzle gameplay. * Conquer puzzles with the least number of steps to earn 3 stars and become a Shapely master! Feedback: Stay in touch, reach out via: play.shapely@gmail.com Download Shapely today and embark on a mind-bending shapes adventure!
PixPuzz
Engage in a brain training experience that uses real-world photography to enhance visual focus, logic, and reaction speed. Reorder photo strips to restore images, testing your attention and cognitive skills.
- Visual focus and logic training
- Reaction speed challenges
- Swipe-based photo reordering
- Real photography puzzles
- Increasing difficulty levels
- Daily challenges
- Performance-based star system
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PixPuzz is a visual brain game built around focus, logic, and reaction speed. In Shredded Photos, real photographs are split into vertical strips. Swipe the strips into place and restore each image before time runs out. The mechanic takes seconds to learn, while faster timers, more strips, and changing rules keep every level challenging. PLAY YOUR WAY • Progress through levels with changing rules and difficulty • Choose single-photo, continuous, or bonus-time sessions • Unlock Custom mode and adjust timer difficulty, image count, strip count, and play style • Turn off the timer and solve at your own pace PRACTICE VISUAL SKILLS Every session exercises pattern recognition, selective attention, and reaction speed. Complete a session to earn Brain XP and see a clear skill-by-skill breakdown. REAL PHOTOS, FRESH CHALLENGES Rebuild photographs of nature, cities, animals, and more. Every image creates a different visual puzzle. FOCUSED DESIGN Clear controls, responsive haptics, carefully tuned sounds, and accessibility support keep the challenge readable and satisfying. Relax without a timer or race the clock. How quickly can you restore the photo?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Shapely at none against PixPuzz's shown. Shapely also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shapely ships an update every 2 weeks, PixPuzz every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shapely | PixPuzz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (59 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 59 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Martin Schroder | Sergey Petrosyan |
In-app purchases
Shapely
No in-app purchases
PixPuzz
No in-app purchases
