Comparison

Shade Shape vs SlideOut

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

Head to head
About

Shade Shape

A calm, satisfying puzzle game where players match colorful shapes to their shadows. It offers adjustable difficulty and a secure, ad-free experience for all ages. Unlock cosmetic customizations with one-time purchases.

Highlights
  • Shape to shadow matching
  • 3D shape rotation puzzles
  • Ad-free experience
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Parental gates for settings
  • Cosmetic customization options
Features
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Welcome to Shade Shape, the premium, ad-free puzzle experience designed for players of all ages—from 4-year-olds to adults! Shade Shape challenges players to match each colorful shape to its shadow—spot the one that's casting it, or rotate a 3D shape until it lines up just right. It's a calm, satisfying test of spatial thinking, with dozens of charming shapes to solve. WHY PARENTS LOVE SHADE SHAPE: 100% Ad-Free: No unexpected pop-ups, videos, or interruptions. Secure Parental Gates: All settings, external links, and in-app purchases are strictly locked behind a parent-only math gate. Adjustable Difficulty: Choose from multiple difficulty levels so the puzzles stay just right—gentle and forgiving for younger kids, and nicely challenging for older players and grown-ups. FREE TO PLAY Start matching right away with our full set of shape puzzles, completely free! Study the shadow and pick the shape that's casting it—or, in the toughest mode, spin a 3D shape into just the right position yourself. UNLOCK MORE WAYS TO PLAY Ready to customize your blocks? Head to "The Glow Up" to dress up every shape with a brand-new look! Each Glow Up is a simple, one-time purchase with absolutely zero subscriptions or hidden fees—and they're purely cosmetic, so they never change how the puzzles are played.

About

SlideOut

Features
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SlideOut is a calm, tap-only puzzle game. Tap an arrow to slide it off the board in the direction it points. When the path is blocked, you'll see exactly which arrow is in the way. Clear the board, one quiet move at a time. No timers. No score chasing. No flashing lights. Just hundreds of hand-tuned puzzles and the quiet click of progress.

Screenshots

Shade Shape4 screens
SlideOut4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SlideOut at none against Shade Shape's 10. SlideOut also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.5). Shade Shape's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Shade Shape sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SlideOut asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shade Shape ships an update fortnightly, SlideOut every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Shade Shape versus SlideOut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShade ShapeSlideOut
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.514.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWoodsprocket StudiosMehmet Ozden

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Shade Shape

One-time10
  • Neon$0.99
  • Crystal$0.99
  • Gold$0.99
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  • Silver$0.99
  • Rose Gold$0.99
  • Lava$0.99
  • Bubble$0.99
  • Candy$0.99
  • Wood$0.99
  • Rainbow$0.99
None

SlideOut

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shade Shape free?
Shade Shape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SlideOut free?
SlideOut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shade Shape or SlideOut have ads?
SlideOut shows ads; Shade Shape does not.
Which is updated more often, Shade Shape or SlideOut?
Shade Shape ships an update fortnightly, and SlideOut every 2 days. Most recently, Shade Shape was updated on November 5, 2026 and SlideOut on October 31, 2026.

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