Comparison

4 vs Shape Defense

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

Head to head
About

4

Features
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"4-Color Puzzle Simulator" is a falling-block puzzle app for practicing chains and foundations at your own pace. What you can do: - Play turn-based online battles, considering and submitting one move at a time - Battle the AMA AI at three difficulty levels - Search for an online opponent while continuing an AMA battle - Wait for an online opponent while practicing in Tokopuyo or Chain Canvas - Review battle history and replays for online and AMA battles - View AI suggestions as ghost pieces - Practice foundations including GTR, FRON, and Sub-GTR - Register and review Ideal Patterns - Place puyos freely and replay chains in Chain Canvas - Play chain animations one step at a time - Pause, adjust settings, or concede during a battle Use it for everything from beginner practice to a warm-up before a match. An internet connection is required for online features.

About

Shape Defense

Features
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Defend the core using the power of shapes. Triangle beats Circle. Circle beats Square. Square beats Triangle. Choose the right shape and place it strategically to stop incoming enemies. Survive endless waves, build combos, and aim for a high score.

Screenshots

44 screens
Shape Defense3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shape Defense at every 2 days against 4's every 3 weeks. 4's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

4 ships an update every 3 weeks, Shape Defense every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
4 versus Shape Defense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter4Shape Defense
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better26.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size23 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTom App Workstoshihiko sakusabe

In-app purchases

None

4

No in-app purchases

None

Shape Defense

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 4 free?
4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shape Defense free?
Shape Defense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 4 or Shape Defense have ads?
Neither 4 nor Shape Defense shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 4 or Shape Defense?
4 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shape Defense every 2 days. Most recently, 4 was updated on November 5, 2026 and Shape Defense on October 25, 2026.

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