Comparison

Shape Match & Learn vs Lane

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

Head to head
About

Shape Match & Learn

Features
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Shape Match & Learn turns first words into a game a small child can play alone. Every round is three simple steps: Match the shape — drag the emoji onto its turned-around shadow. Learn the word — tap the right word out of a few choices, said out loud. Keep it — the emoji comes to life and moves into your child's own world. 27 WORLDS, 540 WORDS Farm, Ocean, Sky, Picnic, Feelings, Safari, Space, Weather, Sports, Fantasy, Kitchen and more. Each world adds twenty new emoji friends to a scene your child fills up over time. The first seven worlds are free, in every language. THREE LANGUAGES TO LEARN IN English, Spanish and French — each with its own complete 540-word catalogue, said aloud in that language's voice. You choose the learning language in Settings, and the menus follow whichever language you prefer, chosen separately. An English-speaking parent can set their child to learn Spanish without a single menu changing. MADE FOR SMALL HANDS • No timers, no scores, no way to lose. Nothing to fail. • Big drag targets and forgiving hit areas. • Silhouettes, colouring-book outlines and peekaboo reveals keep shape-reading fresh across the worlds. • Sound and voice can each be switched off. • Works completely offline. No account, no sign-up. SAFE BY DESIGN No ads. No tracking. No analytics. Nothing leaves the device — progress lives on your iPad or iPhone and nowhere else. Purchases and outside links sit behind a parental gate. ONE-TIME PURCHASES, NO SUBSCRIPTION Play the first seven worlds free for as long as you like. Unlock all 27 worlds in one language, or unlock every language at once for less than two on their own. Family Sharing included. For iPad and iPhone.

About

Lane

Features
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Prépare ton examen théorique du permis B en Belgique, sans abonnement et sans stress pour réussir du premier coup. POURQUOI LANE ? La plupart des apps de code de la route coûtent 10€/semaine ou 25€/mois pour des cours difficiles à suivre. Lane, c'est 9.99€, une seule fois, pour un contenu complet et vérifié. CE QUE TU TROUVES DANS L'APP - Des cours clairs, une idée à deux idées par leçon ainsi que des quiz, pour vraiment comprendre plutôt que d'apprendre par cœur - Des flashcards pour reconnaître les panneaux au premier coup d'œil - Des flashcards pour les voyants du tableau de bord - Un examen blanc dans les conditions réelles : 50 questions, environ 30 minutes, -5 points pour une faute grave, -1 pour une faute normale, 41/50 pour réussir - Une explication détaillée après chaque erreur, pour comprendre plutôt que retenir UN CONTENU FIABLE Chaque règle a été vérifiée avec des sources officielles (SPF Mobilité, code de la route belge). Pas de raccourci, pas d'approximation : les seuils, distances et exceptions que tu retrouveras à l'examen sont exacts. POUR QUI ? Que tu commences tout juste ta préparation ou que tu veuilles juste vérifier que tu es prêt avant de te présenter à l'examen, Lane est fait pour toi. Un seul achat. Un accès complet. Prépare-toi sérieusement, sans y laisser un budget mensuel. Politique de confidentialité : https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSNzrLzZRdW5nSmC3SuUqcN3UkmoursH12yaGHi0ctXy32lHLwAI2iSVD0YlqfSmrv8GuR8dcwgk_ay/pub Condition d'utilisation : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Shape Match & Learn4 screens
Lane4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lane at every 8 days against Shape Match & Learn's every 3 months. 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. Shape Match & Learn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lane sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shape Match & Learn ships an update every 3 months, Lane every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Shape Match & Learn versus Lane: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShape Match & LearnLane
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB67 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTheano BertsiaRaphael Miroir

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shape Match & Learn

One-time1
  • Unlock All 27 Worlds$4.99
1 purchases

Lane

One-time1
  • Lane Premium à Vie$8.99

Questions

Is Shape Match & Learn free?
Shape Match & Learn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lane free?
Lane is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shape Match & Learn or Lane have ads?
Neither Shape Match & Learn nor Lane shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shape Match & Learn or Lane?
Shape Match & Learn ships an update every 3 months, and Lane every 8 days. Most recently, Shape Match & Learn was updated on October 15, 2026 and Lane on October 3, 2026.

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