Comparison

XCard vs Shapery

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

Head to head
About

XCard

Easily transform text into visually appealing cards with customizable backgrounds, fonts, and styles. Supports full Markdown and offers features for creating quote cards, notes, and social media content.

Highlights
  • Markdown syntax editing
  • Customizable background images
  • Long text pagination
  • Custom font colors and sizes
  • Card preview and generation
  • Multiple background styles
Features
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XCard is a native style card maker app designed for iOS that transforms text content into beautiful cards. It supports full Markdown syntax editing and provides user-defined background images, long text pagination cards, custom font colors and font sizes, and more. Whether it's creating quote cards, reading notes, or social sharing content, XCard can help you create impressive visual works. Core Features: 1. Card preview and generation 2. Preview the rendering effect of Markdown content in real time 3. Support multiple background styles (picture background, solid background, gradient background) 4. Customizable card styles (font, color, line spacing, margins, etc.) 5. Support frosted glass effect and rounded corner bezel Graphic background picture management 1. Image selection and management function 2. Sort and classify pictures 3. Image size caching and preloading Subscription model Free version: Basic editing features Subscription system: monthly subscription and annual subscription One-time buyout: Lifetime access ------ in-app purchase instructions----- No subscription required, no auto-renewal The cost will be charged to the iTunes account at confirmation of purchase Unlock all Pro features immediately after purchase All subsequent new Pro features are free to use ------XCard Subscription Service Description----- 【Subscription Period】 XCard Pro (continuous monthly): The subscription period is 1 month XCard Pro (continuous annual subscription): The subscription period is 12 months XCard Pro (Lifetime Membership): Perpetual 【Subscription Price】 The specific price is subject to the App Store. 【Payment】 Once the user confirms the purchase and payment, the fee will be charged to the iTunes account. 【Renewal】 Subscriptions automatically renew. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is manually turned off 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. The account will be deducted within 24 hours before the expiration of the current subscription period, and the subscription cycle will be extended by one cycle after the deduction is successful. 【Cancellation of Renewal】 To cancel auto-renewal, manually manage or cancel your XCard Pro subscription in iOS Settings - > Apple ID > Subscriptions 24 hours before the expiration of the current subscription period. Already a paid subscriber does not affect the use ------ Relevant Agreements------ Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/leilei0091/XCard-1fa5e372803f802798bcc1eca184ebe5 Terms of Service: https://leilei0091.notion.site/2245e372803f80809ac7dd27948cafb8?pvs=74 ------ contact information------ email:leilei0091@icloud.com

About

Shapery

Create minimalist, geometric wallpapers with a focus on balance and calm design. Adjust scale, position, rotation, and color to craft unique backgrounds for your device. Wallpapers are rendered at optimal resolution for your iPhone or iPad.

Highlights
  • Geometric design inspiration
  • Intuitive interface
  • Adjustable scale, position, rotation, and color
  • Optimal resolution rendering
  • Device and orientation adaptation
  • Calm and expressive compositions
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Shapery is a minimal wallpaper creator inspired by geometry, balance, and calm design. A study in simplicity Every element of the interface follows a single principle: less, but better. From the clean layout to the smooth gestures, each interaction is designed to disappear — keeping your attention on the form itself. Adjust scale, position, rotation, and color to find that perfect visual balance. Whether you’re shaping a single form floating in space or building a flowing sequence that fades into perspective, Shapery keeps the process elegant and intuitive. There are no filters, no effects — only geometry, light, and color. Wallpapers are always rendered at the optimal resolution for your device, ready to use as your Lock or Home Screen background. Each design adapts beautifully to your device and orientation, whether on iPhone or iPad. Crafted for the modern aesthetic Every wallpaper created with Shapery reflects the same design philosophy: clarity through reduction. The results are calm yet expressive compositions — perfect for those who see art in structure and design in stillness.

Screenshots

XCard4 screens
Shapery4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shapery at none against XCard's 3. XCard's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. XCard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Shapery asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for XCard against 5.0 for Shapery. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
XCard versus Shapery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXCardShapery
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer雷雷 张Federico Gherardi

In-app purchases

3 purchases

XCard

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription1 Month trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • lifetime$5.99
None

Shapery

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XCard free?
XCard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shapery free?
Shapery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, XCard or Shapery?
XCard and Shapery are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do XCard or Shapery have ads?
Neither XCard nor Shapery shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XCard or Shapery?
XCard ships an update weekly, and Shapery weekly. Most recently, XCard was updated on September 16, 2026 and Shapery on October 13, 2026.

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