Comparison

Trace and learn shapes vs Shape Playground

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

Head to head
About

Trace and learn shapes

Features
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Shape Trace & Color is a gentle, hands-on shapes app for ages 2–6. Little ones trace shapes with a guiding path, celebrate with stars, then color them in with fun brushes. They can also play a friendly matching game and create their own artwork to save. WHAT KIDS CAN DO • Trace 13 shapes — circle, square, rectangle, triangle, oval, star, heart, diamond, pentagon, hexagon, crescent, cloud, and arrow • Color shapes with paint, crayon, and glitter brushes — tap to fill or draw • Earn a star and confetti for every shape • Play "find the shape" — a gentle matching game with no harsh fails • Create freely and save the artwork MADE FOR LITTLE HANDS • Big, simple buttons and shallow, easy navigation • Friendly sounds and haptics (toggleable by parents) • Calm, encouraging design with no time pressure SAFE & PRIVATE • Works fully offline — no account, no sign-up • Purchases and the parent area are protected by a parent gate • Every shape is free to trace and color; saving/sharing artwork is an optional one-time unlock

About

Shape Playground

This app allows children to design and build 3D models using colorful shapes and intuitive tools. Users can then bring their creations to life through 3D printing or augmented reality, fostering creativity and basic engineering skills.

Highlights
  • Intuitive 3D shape manipulation
  • Finger-based 3D drawing
  • Shape twisting, bulging, and squishing
  • Color and material painting
  • Augmented reality (AR) integration
  • 3D printing export
  • Step-by-step design lessons
Features
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Dream it. Build it. Print it! Shape Playground is a joyful 3D modeling studio made just for kids ages 5 to 16. Snap colorful shapes together, carve tunnels with magic holes, write your name in 3D, and turn your imagination into real objects you can hold in your hand. It's actually free to build AND print — no account, no ads, and your first 3D print is on us. CREATE ANYTHING - 19 friendly shapes: blocks, balls, stars, hearts, gems and more - Draw with your finger and watch your doodle become 3D - Twist, bulge, squish and wobble shapes into silly new forms - Paint with bright colors, see-through glass, shiny gold and silver - Explore 5 magical worlds: meadow, outer space, candy land, ocean and sunset LEARN REAL 3D DESIGN - 8 step-by-step lessons: build a house, a rocket, a snowman, a castle and more - Cut holes and merge shapes together, just like real engineers - Earn badges and keep a daily building streak MAKE IT REAL - Add a keychain loop and 3D print your creation on any 3D printer - See your creation on your table with AR magic - Save photos and build a gallery of your masterpieces SAFE FOR KIDS - No ads, no chat, no account, no data collection - Everything stays on your device - Your creations are saved safely on your device — so kids never lose their work - Purchases are protected by a parental gate SHAPE PLAYGROUND PRO The full experience can be unlocked two ways, and both include Family Sharing: - Pro Yearly: USD 19.99 per year, auto-renewing subscription with a 7-day free trial - Pro Lifetime: USD 9.99 one-time purchase, yours forever Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings at any time. Any unused portion of the free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://vertexlabsolutions.com/privacy Perfect for curious kids, young makers, and families with a 3D printer!

Screenshots

Trace and learn shapes4 screens
Shape Playground4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shape Playground at none against Trace and learn shapes's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Trace and learn shapes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shape Playground sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Trace and learn shapes versus Shape Playground: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrace and learn shapesShape Playground
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMUHAMMAD ABUBAKER MAJEEDMd HASAN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Trace and learn shapes

One-time1
  • Tip the Developer$2.99
2 purchases

Shape Playground

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Shape Playground Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Trace and learn shapes free?
Trace and learn shapes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shape Playground free?
Shape Playground is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Trace and learn shapes or Shape Playground have ads?
Trace and learn shapes shows ads; Shape Playground does not.

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