Comparison

Beads Maze vs Shape in Shape

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

Head to head
About

Beads Maze

Features
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Match the marbles, clear the rings! Move colorful marbles between connected chambers and bring matching colors together. Each ring has 4 chambers, and when a chamber is filled with 4 marbles of the same color, they pop and disappear. Plan your moves carefully! Push marble chains, create space, move between connected rings, and collect the right colors before time runs out. With colored circles, locked chambers, hidden layers, and increasingly tricky layouts, every level brings a fresh puzzle to solve. Find the right moves, match the colors, and clear all the marbles!

About

Shape in Shape

Features
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Jump into the colorful world of Shape in Shape! The main goal is to match shapes into their correct spots to clear space on the board and beat the level. It is about much more than just placing pieces though. The game is packed with fun colors and smooth animations that make every move feel incredibly satisfying. You will definitely need some sharp strategical thinking to figure out the best order to play your shapes. As you play through hundreds of amazing levels, you will face a ton of unique features and obstacles that keep things exciting. You will have to smash through tricky ice blocks, figure out how to open locked shutters, and solve the clever shape-in-shape mechanics. There is always a new surprise waiting to test your brain as you progress. Plan your moves carefully and get ready to enjoy a totally fresh and impressive puzzle experience!

Screenshots

Beads Maze4 screens
Shape in Shape4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Beads Maze at none against Shape in Shape's shown. Shape in Shape's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Beads Maze ships an update every 4 days, Shape in Shape daily. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Beads Maze versus Shape in Shape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeads MazeShape in Shape
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size229 MB183 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer3A YAPIM VE YAZILIM DANISMANLIK LIMITED SIRKETIPopcore GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Beads Maze

No in-app purchases

None

Shape in Shape

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beads Maze free?
Beads Maze is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shape in Shape free?
Shape in Shape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beads Maze or Shape in Shape have ads?
Shape in Shape shows ads; Beads Maze does not.
Which is updated more often, Beads Maze or Shape in Shape?
Beads Maze ships an update every 4 days, and Shape in Shape daily. Most recently, Beads Maze was updated on September 4, 2026 and Shape in Shape on September 17, 2026.

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