4 vs Shape Defense
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
4
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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.
Shape Defense
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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.
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Verdict
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.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | 4 | Shape Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 โ better | 26.2 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tom App Works | toshihiko sakusabe |
In-app purchases
4
No in-app purchases
Shape Defense
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is 4 free?
Is Shape Defense free?
Do 4 or Shape Defense have ads?
Which is updated more often, 4 or Shape Defense?
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