Comparison

Shapegram vs BeadLink

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

Head to head
About

Shapegram

A unique logic grid puzzle that combines geometry and mathematics. Solve grids by filling shapes entirely or leaving them empty, matching target numbers for rows and columns. Enjoy a relaxing, offline brain-training experience with a minimalist design.

Highlights
  • Innovative shape-filling gameplay
  • Relaxing, no-timer atmosphere
  • Offline play support
  • Minimalist design with haptic feedback
  • Brain training and IQ enhancement
Features
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Shapegram is a logic puzzle with a fresh twist: every grid is split into irregular colored shapes, and you decide which ones to fill. HOW TO PLAY • Tap a shape to fill it completely, tap again to empty it. • The numbers on the top and on the left tell you how many squares must be filled in that row or column. The small circle shows how many separate shape parts they are split into. • Use X mode to mark the shapes that must stay empty. • Every mistake costs a heart, so think before you tap. Stuck? Use a hint. GAME MODES • Levels: from small relaxing grids to tough 9x9 boards, the difficulty grows as you do. • Daily Challenge: a brand-new puzzle every day. Finish it to earn monthly trophies and fill your trophy cabinet. • Special Challenge: a different twist where you drag every piece to its place on the board. FEATURES • Hundreds of puzzles, from relaxing small grids to tough 9x9 boards • Daily Challenge: a new puzzle every day, plus monthly trophies to collect • Special Challenge: drag every piece to its place • Collect shape cards and complete your collection • No timers and no pressure: play at your own pace • Works offline, anywhere you go • Clean minimalist design with satisfying haptic feedback WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Clues light up when a row or column is complete • A short tutorial teaches the rules in a minute • Hide the grid background in the settings for an even cleaner look TIPS • Compare rows and columns together: a shape often crosses both. • When a clue is complete, mark every other shape in that line with X. • Start where the numbers leave the least room for doubt. If you enjoy Nonograms, Sudoku, Kakuro or number puzzles, you will feel right at home, with a twist you have never seen before. Perfect for a quick break, a long trip or a relaxed evening. Download Shapegram and give your brain a new kind of puzzle.

About

BeadLink

Features
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Draw a line between the letter tiles and find the solution word before the clock runs out. That's the whole game – and it gets hard fast. The tiles drift around the board and bump into each other. One word completes the level, but every other word you spot along the way buys you time and fills the power-up meter. Longer words give more. That's just how it is. The power-ups are half the fun. Freeze the clock. Remove tiles you don't need. Or trigger Chaos: ten seconds where your only job is to smash the tiles into each other as hard as you can. I'll say no more. BeadLink plays in English and Norwegian. No account. No subscription. Just words. Made by one small developer in Norway. Found something odd, or have an idea? Leave a review or get in touch – I read everything.

Screenshots

Shapegram4 screens
BeadLink3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BeadLink at none against Shapegram's shown. Shapegram's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shapegram ships an update every 3 days, BeadLink every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Shapegram versus BeadLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShapegramBeadLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size324 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianluca De MareScratchMyTail

In-app purchases

None

Shapegram

No in-app purchases

None

BeadLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shapegram free?
Shapegram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeadLink free?
BeadLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shapegram or BeadLink have ads?
Shapegram shows ads; BeadLink does not.
Which is updated more often, Shapegram or BeadLink?
Shapegram ships an update every 3 days, and BeadLink every 4 days. Most recently, Shapegram was updated on November 5, 2026 and BeadLink on October 31, 2026.

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