Comparison

PipSpin vs Tashikani

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

Head to head
About

PipSpin

A minimal action puzzler requiring sharp reflexes and strategic thinking. Spin a line to avoid moving obstacles through challenging, fast-paced stages. Enjoy retro visuals and seamless gameplay.

Highlights
  • Spin the line to avoid obstacles
  • 10 challenging, fast-paced stages
  • Pattern recognition puzzle action
  • Precision timing and reflexes required
  • Easy touch controls
  • Retro vector-mode display
  • Seamless gameplay experience
Features
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Spin the line. Avoid the circles. Use your brain. Level Up!... in PipSpin, a minimal action puzzler that demands sharp reflexes and an enormous brain. Spin in perfect concurrency with choreographed moving obstacles through 10 delightfully challenging, fast paced, mind stimulating stages! THOUGHT PROVOKING, REFLEX REQUIRING GAMEPLAY ● Pattern recognition puzzle action that'll make your brain HUGE ● "Hex-like" mechanics that demand precision, timing, and reflexes ● Easy to learn, precisely engineered 'touch left/right' controls OLD SCHOOL LOOK. NEW SCHOOL PERFORMANCE ● Retro vector-mode-display with bright singular color schemes like the good ole' days ● Fast and seamless gameplay experience thanks to a unified menu and game scene. ● Celebratory 8 bit foam finger wearing robots!? Yes. PipSpin has those. WHAT THE INTERNET THINKS OF PIPSPIN ● "...near perfect" - 5/5 AntyApps.pl ● "...the fast-paced action is quite fun" - andnandroid.com ● "...an ideal game for that bus ride or waiting room" - IndieGameMag.com ABOUT THE STUDIO Matthew is a self taught dev who brings the challenge and aesthetics of old school games to new platforms. If you like PipSpin, consider buying the Hacker Edition and checking out my other games Ninjevade and PinPong! All the cool kids are doing it.

About

Tashikani

A new puzzle game where you combine falling numbers to create sums that are multiples of 10. Achieve larger numbers by combining these multiples for a satisfying challenge. Features endless, stage-based, and timed modes to test your strategic thinking and addition skills.

Highlights
  • Falling block number puzzles
  • Combine numbers to sum multiples of 10
  • Create large number combinations
  • Endless mode for strategic play
  • Stage mode with target numbers
  • 5-Minute mode for fast-paced challenges
Features
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Tashikani is a brand-new puzzle game that combines addition and falling block mechanics! Arrange the falling numbers vertically and horizontally to create combinations where the sum equals multiples of 10. Then, combine those 10s into 100, 1000, and even larger numbers for a satisfying experience! The game features three modes: 1. Endless Mode: A mode without time limits, where you can keep playing until no more moves are possible. Think strategically and create huge numbers! 2. Stage Mode: A mode where you aim for specific target numbers. Early stages help you learn the rules while later stages provide a real challenge with larger numbers to create. 3. 5-Minute Mode: A fast-paced mode where you see how big a number you can create in just 5 minutes. Quick thinking is key! Have fun while naturally improving your addition skills!

Screenshots

PipSpin4 screens
Tashikani4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PipSpin at Free against Tashikani's $2.99. PipSpin also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 11.0). Tashikani's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, ads 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

PipSpin is free to download; Tashikani costs $2.99 up front. PipSpin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tashikani asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PipSpin versus Tashikani: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPipSpinTashikani
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.9 (50 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews97.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings50 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew BurtonGame for IT, Inc.

Customer experience

PipSpin

All ratings50 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive97.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative0.0%

Tashikani

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

PipSpin

Requested features

5 requests
  • Endless mode
  • More levels
  • PVP mode
  • More color options
  • Improve app icon

Tashikani

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PipSpin

One-time1
  • Hacker Edition$0.99
None

Tashikani

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PipSpin free?
PipSpin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tashikani free?
Tashikani costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PipSpin or Tashikani have ads?
Neither PipSpin nor Tashikani shows ads.

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