Shape Playground vs XMAKER HD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shape Playground
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Shape Playground Have fun creating designs and colorful images with the Shape Playground interactive iPad app. Children will enjoy the ease with which they can create images with the Shape Playground. Shape Playground pieces slide onto the work area and can be easily picked up and moved or removed from the board. Shape can be made larger or smaller and rotated by tapping icons. Give your child the opportunity to use your iOS device for creative play. Teachers will find that the Shape Playground is useful in programs that have shape, color and geometry as instructional objectives.
XMAKER HD
This app simplifies 3D printing for home users with one-press technology. It offers a fun and easy way to create with 3D printing, eliminating complex setup. Experience the joy of creation without the hassle of technical configurations.
- User-friendly 3D printing
- One-press printing technology
- Simplified configuration
- Fun creation experience
- Bundled with XMAKER APP
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An unprecedentedly user-friendly 3D Printer designed for home. The one-press printing technology saves you all the work from tedious configuration. Bundled with XMAKER APP, it lets you experience the pure fun of creating by 3D printing.
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: XMAKER HD at Free against Shape Playground's $1.99. XMAKER HD also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 35 months). Shape Playground's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.6). On ads and device support 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
XMAKER HD is free to download; Shape Playground costs $1.99 up front. XMAKER HD sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Shape Playground asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shape Playground ships an update every 35 months, XMAKER HD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shape Playground | XMAKER HD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 2.5 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 21.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 20 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 164 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ventura Educational Systems | AoWei (Shanghai) Digital Technology Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
Shape Playground
No in-app purchases
XMAKER HD
- AI service$2.99
- Value Pack: 100 Credits$4.99
- Pro Pack: 350 Credits$14.99
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- Mega Pack: 800 Credits$34.99
Questions
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