# Pixtangle: Shikaku Rectangles — Number logic puzzle, pixel art

> Number logic puzzle, pixel art (iPhone/iPad app by Aliaksei Pranko.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixtangle-shikaku-rectangles/id6802114673 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aliaksei Pranko](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802114675)
- Category: Games, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 61 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Portuguese and 7 more
- Released: 2026-08-23
- Data updated: 2026-09-26
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixtangle-shikaku-rectangles/id6802114673/reviews.md

## What is Pixtangle?

Pixtangle is a relaxing Shikaku logic puzzle where you slice a grid into rectangles. Every number tells you the exact size of its rectangle — fill the whole board to win, then watch it bloom into a pixel art.

HOW TO PLAY SHIKAKU
• Drag to draw a rectangle around a number
• Each rectangle must contain exactly one number
• The number equals the rectangle's area in cells
• Fill the entire board to complete the level

WHAT'S INSIDE
• Endless classic levels across 6 difficulties — from quick warm-ups to expert brain-benders
• A daily challenge on a uniquely shaped board, new every day — keep your streak alive for bigger rewards
• A collection of 270+ pixel arts in 10 categories: solve their boards to color them in
• Master's Path: 19 more arts earned by winning in Classic
• Rarities from common to legendary — complete a whole category to unlock its legendary art
• A deal of the day: one art costs fewer coins, chosen fresh every morning
• Earn coins as you play and spend them on new arts and hints
• Share any finished art with a single tap
• Personal statistics: best times, accuracy, streak records and your daily activity map
• Game Center: 35 achievements and leaderboards for the daily challenge, levels (all-time and weekly), arts and streaks

MADE TO RELAX
• Clean minimal design with dark and light themes
• Gentle sound effects and haptics — switch them off any time
• Optional daily reminders so you never miss a challenge
• Works fully offline — play anywhere
• No account, no sign-up, quick interactive tutorial

Based on the classic Japanese logic puzzle also known as Shikaku or Rectangles. If you enjoy nonograms, sudoku or other grid puzzles, Pixtangle will feel right at home.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.1 — 2026-09-24

• Fixed the game closing at launch on iOS 17 and earlier

### 1.8.0 — 2026-09-21

• New Retro and Sports albums
• The 2026 album: collect pixel arts by playing daily challenges
• A new hint menu — reveal a "?" with coins

### 1.7.2 — 2026-09-19

• Now in Traditional Chinese
• Small improvements and bug fixes

### 1.7.1 — 2026-09-18

• New weekly leaderboard in Game Center
• A refreshed welcome screen and tutorial
• Small improvements and bug fixes

### 1.7.0 — 2026-09-14

• Master's Path: 19 special arts for wins in Classic
• More daily shapes
• Improved effects and visuals
• Bug fixes

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