Comparison

Shoot The Moon vs Shape Rhythm

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

Head to head
About

Shoot The Moon

Launch rockets to annoy a singing moon in this arcade game. Balance risk and reward for higher scores, earn bonuses, and unlock costumes. Features two game modes for endless fun.

Highlights
  • Rocket launching gameplay
  • Risk vs. reward scoring
  • Goal milestones and bonuses
  • Unlockable costumes
  • Classic Mode
  • Sixty Second Challenge
Features
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THE MOON WILL NOT STOP SINGING! Launch rockets at him to make him stop. Hmm. That only annoyed him ... Good! KEEP DOING IT. Take an animated journey through the weirdest reaches of space... * Balance risk vs reward. Longer shots = more points. But do not miss! * Reach goal milestones for score-boosting bonuses and unlock a bunch of funny costumes! * Features two game modes: Classic Mode and Sixty Second Challenge. * How angry can you make the moon in this addictive single tap game? Can you stop the singing moon? It's you versus the moon. As you always knew it would be someday. ---- "A very approachable concept with a whole lot of personality and a surprising amount of nuance." - Touch Arcade "Anyone will be able to pick up the game and have a blast playing it." - Modojo "I had a lot more fun than I expected to, which is no small feat for a casual free-to-play arcade game." - 148Apps

About

Shape Rhythm

Experience a unique co-op musical bullet hell game. Dance through chaotic scenarios, avoiding dynamic shapes while grooving to catchy beats. Play solo or team up with friends for an exhilarating rhythm and mayhem fusion.

Highlights
  • Cooperative musical bullet hell
  • Rhythm game fusion
  • Intense and accessible gameplay
  • Cooperative story mode
  • Challenge runs
  • Mesmerizing soundtrack and visuals
  • Online and split-screen co-op
Features
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Immerse yourself in the pulsating world of Shape Rhythm, a revolutionary co-op musical experience where chaos meets collaboration. Dance through bullet hell scenarios, avoiding dynamic Shapes while grooving to kick-ass Beats in a symphony of rhythm and mayhem. Whether braving the challenge alone or uniting with friends, Shape Rhythm introduces a unique spin to the SHMUP genre, merging the intensity of bullet hell with the magic of cooperative gameplay. Shape Rhythm is not just a game; it's a symphony of shapes, beats, and collaboration that delivers an exhilarating and accessible musical bullet hell experience. Game Features: Chaotic Co-op Musical Bullet Hell: Navigate a mesmerizing world where Shapes and Beats collide in a chaotic dance. Rhythm Game Fusion: Experience the fusion of a bullet hell shoot-'em-up with the exhilaration of a rhythm game. Intense and Accessible Gameplay: Escape alive, feel the growing desire for survival, and immerse yourself in the catchy soundtrack that accompanies the action. In-App Features: Cooperative Story Mode and Challenge Runs: Take on Challenge Runs for an extra layer of difficulty and compete for high scores with friends or players worldwide. Mesmerizing Soundtrack and Visuals: Delight in clear and pleasant visuals, finding the perfect balance between challenge and accessibility. Dynamic Difficulty with Nice Tunes: Revel in nice tunes as you progress through levels, creating an immersive and enjoyable gaming experience. Player Modes: Single-player; Online PvP; Shared/Split Screen PvP; Online Co-op; Shared/Split Screen Co-op. Dance to the rhythm, avoid the shapes, and immerse yourself in the harmonious chaos of Shape Rhythm.

Screenshots

Shoot The Moon4 screens
Shape Rhythm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shoot The Moon at 90% against Shape Rhythm's 48%. Shoot The Moon also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (5K vs 195). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Shoot The Moon sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Shape Rhythm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shoot The Moon holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shoot The Moon has 5K ratings behind it against 195, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Shoot The Moon's written reviews are positive against 48% of Shape Rhythm's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shoot The Moon ships an update every 3 months, Shape Rhythm every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shoot The Moon versus Shape Rhythm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShoot The MoonShape Rhythm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5K ratings) — better4.2 (195 ratings)
Positive reviews89.6% of reviews — better48.4% of reviews
Number of ratings5K — better195
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB206 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperShaun ColemanLam Dao Thi Thanh

Customer experience

Shoot The Moon

All ratings5,018 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews647 reviews
Positive89.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative5.9%

Shape Rhythm

All ratings195 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral4.6%
Negative15.9%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive48.4%
Neutral13.2%
Negative38.5%

User reviews

Shoot The Moon

From 5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
  • 🎨 Cute and charming animations
  • 🎶 Catchy background music
  • 🕹️ Addictive and challenging
  • 🎉 Nostalgic and brings back memories

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Difficulty ramps up quickly
  • 🕰️ Can be frustratingly hard at times
  • 🤖 Some bugs and glitches reported
  • 🔊 Repetitive background music

Shape Rhythm

From 195 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎶 Great music and beats
  • 🎮 Fun gameplay
  • 📱 Good mobile port of JSAB
  • 👍 Well-made and entertaining
  • ✨ Cool graphics

Room to improve

  • 광고 Excessive ads
  • 📉 Poorly made
  • ⚠️ Unpredictable attacks
  • 😵 Annoying ads during gameplay
  • 🗑️ Bootleg/Rip-off game

Bugs and requests

Shoot The Moon

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Disappearing score and moon
  • Graphical issues with certain skins
  • Inconsistent response to user inputs

Requested features

6 requests
  • More game modes and challenges
  • Ability to create custom moons
  • Additional songs and soundtracks
  • Widescreen mode support
  • Endless/high score mode
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  • More costume/skin options

Shape Rhythm

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Keeps crashing
  • Game crashes occasionally
  • Game freezes after ad
  • Ad turns off all sounds
  • Game bugs and doesn't let you play
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  • Attacks are unpredictable
  • Game lags or crashes
  • No audio

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add more songs
  • Add story mode and bosses
  • Extend 'together forever'
  • Make it a bit easier
  • Show which is the boss and which is normal
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  • Add more levels and updates
  • Improve indications for obstacles
  • Make ads less frequent or optional
  • Add more stages
  • Make it less difficult

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Shoot The Moon

One-time2
  • Remove Pop-up Ads$1.99
  • Get All Costumes & Remove Ads$3.99
1 purchases

Shape Rhythm

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Shoot The Moon free?
Shoot The Moon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shape Rhythm free?
Shape Rhythm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shoot The Moon or Shape Rhythm?
Shoot The Moon is rated higher. Shoot The Moon averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Shape Rhythm averages 4.2 from 195 ratings.
Do Shoot The Moon or Shape Rhythm have ads?
Both Shoot The Moon and Shape Rhythm show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shoot The Moon or Shape Rhythm?
Shoot The Moon ships an update every 3 months, and Shape Rhythm every 7 months. Most recently, Shoot The Moon was updated on September 22, 2026 and Shape Rhythm on September 20, 2026.

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