# Run & Jump vs Shape Rhythm

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Run & Jump at none against Shape Rhythm's 1. Run & Jump also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 48%). Shape Rhythm's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 20 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shape Rhythm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Run & Jump asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Run & Jump against 4.2 for Shape Rhythm. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72 and 195 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Run & Jump's written reviews are positive against 48% of Shape Rhythm's.

Run & Jump ships an update every 20 months, Shape Rhythm every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Run & Jump | Shape Rhythm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-and-jump/id843013225/reviews) | [4.2 (195 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-rhythm/id6478543498/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 72 | **195** |
| Positive reviews | **83.0% of reviews** | 48.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [marge co., ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331850369) | [Lam Dao Thi Thanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1341395414) |

## What reviewers say

### Run & Jump

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-and-jump/id843013225)

Navigate a stick figure through an industrial landscape by tapping to jump between buildings. Avoid falling to achieve the farthest distance. Continue your run by meeting specific in-game conditions.

**Highlights:** Tap to jump between buildings, Avoid falling, Continue gameplay mechanics, Industrial area setting, Distance-based progression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shape Rhythm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-rhythm/id6478543498)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps crashing
- Game crashes occasionally
- Game freezes after ad
- Ad turns off all sounds
- Game bugs and doesn't let you play

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Run & Jump free?

Run & Jump is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shape Rhythm free?

Shape Rhythm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Run & Jump or Shape Rhythm?

Run & Jump and Shape Rhythm are both rated 4.2 out of 5 on the App Store, from 72 and 195 ratings respectively.

### Do Run & Jump or Shape Rhythm have ads?

Shape Rhythm shows ads; Run & Jump does not.

### Which is updated more often, Run & Jump or Shape Rhythm?

Run & Jump ships an update every 20 months, and Shape Rhythm every 7 months. Most recently, Run & Jump was updated on October 19, 2026 and Shape Rhythm on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*