Comparison

Shape Fitting vs The Gardener

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

Head to head
About

Shape Fitting

Features
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A simple and soothing shape-matching puzzle! Match 16 unique pieces with their corresponding shapes and colors. Designed for all ages, from toddlers to seniors. 【How to Play】 - Match: Find the piece that fits the shape and color of the frame. - Complete: Place all 16 pieces to finish the puzzle. 【Controls】 - Move: Drag a piece from the bottom of the screen and overlap it onto its matching shape. - Exit: Long press the screen to return to the start menu. 【Perfect For】 - Toddlers: Develops color and shape recognition. - Adults: Great for a quick brain break during work or study. - Seniors: Excellent for keeping the mind sharp and active. Relax and give your brain a gentle workout!

About

The Gardener

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The Gardener – Catch the Fruit! Fast, cute, and perfect for Apple Watch: In The Gardener, you play as a cheerful gardener catching fruit falling from above—while garden objects bounce the fruit away and make its trajectory unpredictable. How to play: • Move the gardener using the Digital Crown or swipe gestures • Catch as many fruits as you can and beat your high score • It gets faster every round—stay focused! • Watch out for the golden fruit for extra points and a small bonus Highlights: • Short rounds—perfect for quick sessions • Arcade vibes inspired by Space Invaders—but with fruit • Charming sprites and a clean watch-friendly layout • Simple controls and instant fun Tap Start—and go for the high score!

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shape Fitting at every 2 weeks against The Gardener's monthly. The Gardener's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shape Fitting ships an update every 2 weeks, The Gardener monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Shape Fitting versus The Gardener: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShape FittingThe Gardener
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKiyoshi IzumiCARSTEN FREITAG

In-app purchases

None

Shape Fitting

No in-app purchases

None

The Gardener

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shape Fitting free?
Shape Fitting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Gardener free?
The Gardener is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shape Fitting or The Gardener have ads?
Neither Shape Fitting nor The Gardener shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shape Fitting or The Gardener?
Shape Fitting ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Gardener monthly. Most recently, Shape Fitting was updated on October 25, 2026 and The Gardener on October 28, 2026.

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