Dodge Red vs Shape Rhythm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dodge Red
Navigate a blue dot through a field of constantly increasing red dots. The objective is to survive as long as possible, with your score directly tied to the number of red dots you evade. Compete on leaderboards and unlock achievements.
- Touch anywhere to move
- Avoid chasing red dots
- Score increases with red dots
- Game Center leaderboards
- Unlockable achievements
- Record gameplay with ReplayKit
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Unique gameplay, touch anywhere on the screen and the blue dot will instantly go there! Dribble and jump to avoid the red dots who are chasing you. The amount of red dots (your score) grows over time. Sounds simple? How far can you go?… Find out how you rank against others on the Game Center leaderboards and unlock beautiful achievements (medals and trophies: bronze, silver and gold) Record gameplay and commentary with Apple's new Replay technology for iOS9. -------------------------- ”Really fun and challenging” - John Boss Inc ”One of the most addictive games I have played recently! Simple design and easy to control, well done” - GeniusJoel ”Addictive gameplay and sounds are awesome.” - Zoran Reljic "The gameplay couldn't be simpler, but it also couldn't be any more addicting. This is one of the few games that I really plan to keep for a long time!" - Hamsterdam42
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dodge Red at 92% against Shape Rhythm's 48%. Dodge Red also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Shape Rhythm's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (195 vs 12). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Shape Rhythm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dodge Red asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shape Rhythm holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shape Rhythm has 195 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of Dodge Red's written reviews are positive against 48% of Shape Rhythm's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Dodge Red ships an update every 4 months, Shape Rhythm every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dodge Red | Shape Rhythm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (12 ratings) | 4.2 (195 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews — better | 48.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 195 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 206 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Trafikappar Sverige AB | Lam Dao Thi Thanh |
Customer experience
Dodge Red
Shape Rhythm
Bugs and requests
Dodge Red
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Dodge Red
No in-app purchases
Shape Rhythm
- Remove Ads$1.99
Questions
Is Dodge Red free?
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