Comparison

Swapperoo vs Shape Wars

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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).

About

Shape Wars

Features
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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!

Screenshots

Swapperoo4 screens
Shape Wars4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Swapperoo versus Shape Wars: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwapperooShape Wars
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (92 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings92 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFallen Tree Games LtdMind 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

None

Swapperoo

No in-app purchases

None

Shape Wars

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swapperoo free?
Swapperoo costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shape Wars free?
Shape Wars is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Swapperoo or Shape Wars have ads?
Shape Wars shows ads; Swapperoo does not.
Which is updated more often, Swapperoo or Shape Wars?
Swapperoo ships an update every 4 months, and Shape Wars every 2 days. Most recently, Swapperoo was updated on October 15, 2026 and Shape Wars on October 10, 2026.

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