Swapperoo vs Shape Wars
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swapperoo
A strategic puzzle game where you match three tiles of the same color by tapping arrows to move them. Navigate challenging objectives and unique board manipulations to succeed. Offers numerous stages, challenges, and an endless mode for extended gameplay.
- Arrow-based tile movement
- Match 3 tiles of the same color
- Challenging objectives (chasing tiles, timed matches)
- 38 freeform stages
- 75 unique challenges
- Endless mode
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Swapperoo - the friendly puzzle game intent on your defeat. *New: the INFINITY update - Endless, Gauntlet and Timed Gauntlet modes! "incredibly clever, deeply strategic, has an inviting visual style that begs to be interacted with, and is just plain fun." Touch Arcade, 5 stars ***** The rules are simple: tap an arrow to move it in the direction it faces. Make a row of 3 tiles of the same color and the tiles disappear. If that sounds too easy, don't worry - you'll find yourself in situations that require clever manipulation of the game board. There's an assortment of objectives to keep you on your toes: tiles that chase you, tiles that must be matched within a few moves, tiles that must be protected, and lots more. As well as 38 freeform stages which play out differently every time, we have created 75 challenges with unique solutions and an endless mode, so the game is crammed with content to keep you busy! Crafted with care for your phone and tablet by the creators of the Quell puzzle trilogy. Thanks! Joe and Lewis (Fallen Tree Games).
Shape Wars
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Connect and upgrade your bases, attack and capture enemy territories. With its use of simple geometric shapes and vibrant neon-inspired art style, the game offers a visually unique experience. Test your strategic skills, and prove your dominance in every level. Join the Shape Wars now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Shape Wars at Free against Swapperoo's $2.99. Shape Wars also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). Swapperoo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On in-app purchases 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
Shape Wars is free to download; Swapperoo costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Swapperoo ships an update every 4 months, Shape Wars every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swapperoo | Shape Wars |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (92 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 92 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fallen Tree Games Ltd | Mind LabZ |
Bugs and requests
Swapperoo
Reported bugs
8 issues- Skulls explode despite power-up extending time
- Power-ups disappear when resuming gauntlet mode
- App crashes and won't open
- Unable to delete or reinstall app
- Progress lost after app minimization
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- Game freezes completely
- Partial download leaving app non-functional
- Level progression stuck at certain points (Z3)
Requested features
11 requests- More levels and content updates
- Colorblind mode with alternative colors/textures
- Adjustable timer difficulty settings
- More music tracks to reduce repetition
- Undo button functionality
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- Multiplier effects for chain matches
- Bonus card accumulation system
- Very Hard difficulty tier
- Better power-up explanation and visibility
- Lower sound effects volume option
- Battery optimization improvements
Shape Wars
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Swapperoo
No in-app purchases
Shape Wars
No in-app purchases









