Comparison

Shapers vs Slam Dunk Battle

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

Head to head
About

Shapers

A tactical tower defense game where you summon and merge units with unique elemental abilities. Strategize your defense on a 6x6 battlefield against waves of enemies, utilizing elemental synergies and careful unit placement for victory. Every match offers unpredictable challenges and fresh tactical decisions.

Highlights
  • Randomized Shaper summoning
  • Merge Shapers to evolve units
  • Strategic elemental matchups
  • 6x6 battlefield defense
  • Wave-based enemy assaults
  • Boss battles and survival challenges
Features
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Shapers: RandomDefense is a tactical tower defense game that blends strategy, randomness, and elemental synergy into a thrilling battle experience. Summon powerful Shapers with unique abilities, merge them to unlock evolved forms, and create your ultimate defensive lineup to survive against increasingly challenging waves of enemies. Each match is unpredictable, offering fresh tactical decisions every time you play. Plan carefully—elemental attributes such as Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, Light, and Dark interact through a dynamic advantage system. Proper placement, timing, and team composition are essential to success. ■ Key Features ■ Randomized Shaper summoning using SP Merge identical Shapers to evolve into stronger units Strategic use of elemental matchups (Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, Light, Dark) Defend your 6x6 battlefield against wave-based enemy assaults Face off against elite monsters, powerful bosses, and survival challenges Ideal for fans of roguelike, auto battle, and luck-driven strategy games ■ Perfect For Players Who ■ Enjoy strategy games like Random Dice or Rush Royale Appreciate gameplay that combines luck with meaningful decision-making Seek depth beyond auto battles, with positioning and timing that truly matter Enjoy random defense modes inspired by classic community creations Every choice counts—from when to summon to how you evolve. Enter the chaos, master your strategy, and claim victory in Shapers: RandomDefense. Customer Support Email: torrystudio@gmail.com Customer Support Phone: +82-10-8767-8148 ※ All paid content in this app includes Value Added Tax (VAT).

About

Slam Dunk Battle

Features
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Step onto the court and unleash your strategic prowess with Slam Dunk Battle, the thrilling card game inspired by the greatest basketball players. Combine classic card game mechanics with the excitement of basketball legends from different decades. Are you ready to draft your dream team and outsmart your rivals? Dive into the Action: - Extensive Player Database: Explore a vast collection of basketball legends from different decades. Search for your favorite players, filter by attributes, and create your ultimate roster. - Engaging Card Gameplay: Engage in intense card battles where strategy meets skill. Receive three player cards, strategically decide which ones to keep or swap, then face your rival’s revealed hand. The player with the highest total overall rating wins the round. - Varied Game Modes: Challenge yourself with different game modes, including All-Star Mix (random players from all eras), Random Deck (randomly assigned decade decks), and Draft Mode (you choose your and your rival's decades). Customize match duration and outsmart your rival in a best-of format! - Dynamic Discard Mechanics: Use strategic discards to refine your hand and gain an advantage over your opponent. - Immersive Experience: Enjoy smooth SwiftUI animations, accessible content, and a vibrant retro basketball-themed design and interface that transports you straight to the court. - Save Your Favorites: Keep track of your top players with the integrated favorites system, powered by Core Data for quick access. - Universal Compatibility: Scalable for all iOS devices, from iPhone SE to iPad 13", with full light and dark mode support. Unique Features: - Retro Basketball Theme: A unique visual and auditory experience reminiscent of classic arcade basketball games. - Strategic Depth: More than just luck, your decisions on discarding and card management truly impact the outcome. - Offline Play: No internet connection required to enjoy the full game experience. Download Slam Dunk Battle now, prove your basketball card game mastery and explore its database!

Screenshots

Shapers4 screens
Slam Dunk Battle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slam Dunk Battle at none against Shapers's 20. Shapers's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. Shapers sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Slam Dunk Battle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shapers ships an update fortnightly, Slam Dunk Battle every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shapers versus Slam Dunk Battle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShapersSlam Dunk Battle
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size336 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKI SEON LEEJosep Oriol Angelet Benseny

In-app purchases

20 purchases

Shapers

One-time20
  • Shaper Growth Pack 01$0.49
  • Beginner Pack 02$1.99
  • Beginner Item Support Pack 02$3.99
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  • M-Dia Box$5.99
  • Season of Courage$5.99
  • Season of Passion$5.99
  • Season of Blessing$5.99
  • Season of Excitement$5.99
  • Season of Challenge$5.99
  • Intermediate Pack 02$6.99
  • Intermediate Item Pack 02$6.99
  • Season of Hope$6.99
  • Season of Gratitude$6.99
  • M-Special Box$19.99
  • Event Pack: Keogbeong Uchang$19.99
  • Advanced Pack 01$19.99
  • Advanced Item Support Pack 01$19.99
  • Tile Growth Pack 02$19.99
  • M-Item: Elite$29.99
  • Item: Elite$59.99
None

Slam Dunk Battle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shapers free?
Shapers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Slam Dunk Battle free?
Slam Dunk Battle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shapers or Slam Dunk Battle have ads?
Both Shapers and Slam Dunk Battle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shapers or Slam Dunk Battle?
Shapers ships an update fortnightly, and Slam Dunk Battle every 2 months. Most recently, Shapers was updated on October 28, 2026 and Slam Dunk Battle on October 28, 2026.

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