# Red Hands vs Shape Rush

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shape Rush at every 3 days against Red Hands's every 4 months. Shape Rush also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (89% vs 76%). Red Hands's advantage is ratings volume (8.1K vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Red Hands sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shape Rush sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shape Rush holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Red Hands has 8.1K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Red Hands's written reviews are positive against 89% of Shape Rush's.

Red Hands ships an update every 4 months, Shape Rush every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Red Hands | Shape Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-hands-fun-2-player-games/id966897134/reviews) | **[4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-rush-memory-challenge/id6474357603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 75.5% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 170 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Peaksel](https://appshunter.io/developer/618105376) | [Lovell Tettey Quarshie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721417591) |

## What reviewers say

### Red Hands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-hands-fun-2-player-games/id966897134)

Challenge a friend to a fast-paced 2-player game testing your reflexes and speed. Tap to slap and retreat at the right moment to score points. Choose from various cool hand types for a unique experience.

**Highlights:** 2-player gameplay, Reflex and speed testing, Tap-based controls, Customizable hand types, Score tracking, First to 10 points wins

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining game
- 🤩 Great for playing with friends and family
- 😄 Funny and engaging gameplay
- 🎮 Addictive and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Too many ads or in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Lack of single-player mode
- 🎨 Limited character/hand customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Screen freezing or crashing issues
- Unresponsive controls or delayed input detection
- Compatibility problems on certain devices
- Graphical glitches or visual bugs

**Requested features**

- Add single-player mode against AI
- Introduce more hand/character customization options
- Reduce ads or make them less intrusive
- Implement a timer or speed mode for faster gameplay


### Shape Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-rush-memory-challenge/id6474357603)

Test your reflexes with fast-paced swiping challenges. Swipe shapes in the correct direction before the timer runs out to achieve high scores and climb global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Addictive swipe-to-survive gameplay, Dynamic timer, Global leaderboard competition, Escalating intensity, Immersive graphics and sound

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RemoveAds | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Red Hands free?

Red Hands is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shape Rush free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Red Hands or Shape Rush?

Shape Rush is rated higher. Red Hands averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Shape Rush averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do Red Hands or Shape Rush have ads?

Both Red Hands and Shape Rush show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Red Hands or Shape Rush?

Red Hands ships an update every 4 months, and Shape Rush every 3 days. Most recently, Red Hands was updated on September 25, 2026 and Shape Rush on June 4, 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.*