WHAT THE CLASH? Apple Arcade - Tip, Walkthrough, Glitch

Our Site Score

82/100

Shape Clash feels like a mix between Tetris and a fighting game. It’s incredibly hectic, but once you find your rhythm, it’s immensely satisfying. The game does a great job of starting slow and introducing the physics of each shape before throwing you into the deep end with high-speed ranked matches.

The minimalist art style works in its favor, keeping the screen readable even when twenty shapes are flying around at once. It’s definitely more 'action' than 'puzzle' at higher levels, requiring some serious twitch reflexes. If you enjoy games like Puyo Puyo Tetris, this will be right up your alley. It’s a fresh, clever take on the puzzle-battle genre that feels great on mobile.

Reviewed on: Sun Apr 12 2026

Dinsun Review

This game is a mess, but sometimes a mess can be fun. It’s clearly designed for short bursts of play. The character designs are weird (in a good way), but the actual combat feels a bit loose. It’s hard to stay engaged when a lot of the 'strategy' feels like luck. Okay for a quick match, but don't expect to be playing it for months.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Quick matches
Unique art style
Simple controls

Unbalanced characters
Cluttered combat
Short-lived appeal

Technical Report

Performance: Occasional lag in multiplayer matches.

Accessibility:

Subtitles

Audience Fit

Buy if: You want quick, frantic multiplayer action.

Skip if: You prefer tight, skill-based competitive games.

Similar Games:

Brawl Stars
Stumble Guys

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun (Critical, Veteran Gamer)
Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
Playtime: 5 hours
Status: 50 matches won

The Game

Available on: Mac, Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, iPod

Author : Triband ApS

Pubish Date : Wed May 07 2025

Last Update Date : Wed Apr 08 2026

Support Languages : English, Arabic, Catalan, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish

Genres :

Version 1.12.0Wed Apr 08 2026

Play on the SAME SCREEN!
You can now challenge each other on one device, battling on the same screen. Play a rapid first-to-3 match against an opponent that’s just across from you!
Simply start the mode, put the device between you and away you go! There’s no Game Type picking, you just jump straight into a match. Quick, easy and fun. Literally anyone can play now! Challenge strangers at the bus stop or your own friends and family.
It’s COUCH SEASON!
There’s been some strange weather in Champion City and a new face has arrived in town- or should we say two faces..? Sofun & Cushy share one plush, comfy body, but their rivalry has sent ripples across the whole City: are you team BLUE or RED?
The Couch Season will run for a month, with unique events and cosmetics you can only grab in this time. BUT when the season is over - Sofun & Cushy will be here to stay! So get comfy, be a couch-potato and join in the fun!
Also, we’ve added support for Apple Pen. Woohoo!
CHANGES
- There’s now a friendly/grumpy sofa in Champion City, letting you play Same Screen matches with a friend
- Starting a Same Screen match is also available from the Challenge Friends menu
- Apple Pen is now supported
- It can now rain in Champion City - which means flowers can grow!
FIXES
- Fixed an issue where it was not possible to aim in Archery using a controller or gamepad without holding down the shoot button.
- Fixed an issue where you couldn’t go back when using an iOS device as a tvOS remote.
- Fixed an issue where Apple TVs using 4k screens could get poor performance
- Fixed an issue where the Season currency sometimes had the golf icon in the ‘Season Ended’ popup.
- Fixed an issue where long/tall finger tip items were cut off in Shop previews
- Fixed an issue where you could receive the “Season Ended” popup and have your seasonal currency converted into crowns before the season had actually ended.
- Fixed an issue where it was not possible to trigger the “Best Dressed” achievement
- Fixed an issue where the Notch covered finger things, like the crown, when purchasing items in the shop
- Fixed an issue where the UI could disappear and lock the game when interacting with a completed Daily Key while another was unclaimed
- Fixed an issue where the game didn’t use the built-in Settings button on the PlayStation controller to open game settings.
- Fixed an issue where the crab was missing collision for one of the players in the Sidestepping combo in BUBBLES
- Fixed an issue where the count down in genre/card selection was missing sound
- Fixed an issue where minimap was in front of the YOU WON text
- Fixed an issue where the Age/birthday/name info box looked strange

Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5 with 487 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Game Overview

Shape Clash is a unique blend of puzzle-solving and competitive combat. Players control a set of geometric shapes and must launch them into the arena to counter their opponent's moves. Each shape has unique properties: triangles pierce, circles deflect, and squares tank damage. By matching colors and shapes at high speeds, you build up energy for devastating special attacks. With a deep single-player campaign and intense local multiplayer, Shape Clash is a test of both mental agility and manual dexterity.

In-Game Events

MAJOR UPDATE

Same Screen Play

Play against each other on the same screen!

Try our game-changing update! Play a quick match against someone sitting right across from you.

Starts: 4/9/2026Ends: 5/7/2026

CHALLENGE

Potato Chaser

This couch potato is going places!

Collect as many potatoes as possible in this endless couch racer! Beat your record and win rewards!

Starts: 4/23/2026Ends: 4/29/2026

SPECIAL EVENT

High Five Fever

Ever had potatoes thrown at you?

High Five! Heart! Potato? Play matches and send as many Couch Season emotes as possible to unlock rewards!

Starts: 4/30/2026Ends: 5/6/2026

Featured In

APPLE ARCADE

It’s Multiplayer Mini-Game Mayhem!

Promotion Videos

Apr 30, 2025 � ... App Store Link:https://apps.apple.com/ph/app/what-the-clash ... (by Triband ApS) Apple ...Duration: 17:18Posted: Apr 30, 2025

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Special Abilities

Charge your 'Clash Meter' by making perfect matches. When full, swipe up to unleash a 'Fractal Storm' that shatters all enemy shapes on screen and gives you a temporary speed boost.