Shape in Shape vs Whirlick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Shape in Shape
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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!
Whirlick
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Whirlick is a brand-new radial (circular) puzzle game where you launch pieces from the center of the screen to clear rings. โ Simple to play Aim your angle and launch pieces to fill in the outer rings one by one. Completed rings clear and score points. Clear rings back-to-back to chain combos for even higher scores. โ 4 game modes - Quick Play: A short 5-minute session. Enjoy the thrill of chaining combos without a big time commitment. - Mission Mode: Take on 12 unique missions. Clearing each one unlocks new spin sounds and block styles. - Survival Mode: Dodge blocks rising in from the outer edge and see how high a score you can reach. - Endless Mode: Play at your own pace with no time limit. A Premium Pack exclusive mode. โ Rankings Set a player name to join the rankings for each mode and difficulty. Check your rank and the top players' scores as you climb higher. โ Customization Choose from 22 spin sound effects and 12 block styles. โ Premium Pack Available for purchase from the Endless mode selection screen. Removes ads. Unlocks Endless mode. Unlocks the cleared state for all missions along with their locked spin sounds and block styles. โ Bilingual: Japanese and English Switch languages anytime from the settings menu. Perfect for a quick session on the go, or a longer, focused play.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shape in Shape at none against Whirlick's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Whirlick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shape in Shape asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shape in Shape | Whirlick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily | Daily |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 16.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 183 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Popcore GmbH | Fuminobu Nishimura |
In-app purchases
Shape in Shape
No in-app purchases
Whirlick
- ใใฌใใขใ ใใใฏ$1.99
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