# Shape vs Empace

Shape and Empace are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Shape sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Empace sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shape ships an update fortnightly, Empace every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shape | Empace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Size | 51 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Samuel Christoffer Kraft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826569823) | [Marcus Hojvall](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882678194) |

## What reviewers say

### Shape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-training-planner/id6748612810)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shape Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### Empace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empace/id6760107278)

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Plus Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shape free?

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

### Is Empace free?

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

### Do Shape or Empace have ads?

Neither Shape nor Empace shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shape or Empace?

Shape ships an update fortnightly, and Empace every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shape was updated on September 15, 2026 and Empace on September 10, 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.*