Comparison

Ripple Effect vs Skyscrapers (Puzzle)

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

Head to head
About

Ripple Effect

A logic puzzle game where players fill grids with consecutive integers based on room size. It features rules about number placement to ensure separation between identical digits in rows and columns.

Highlights
  • Consecutive integer placement
  • Room-based puzzle mechanics
  • Row and column separation rules
  • Challenging logic puzzles
  • Grid-based gameplay
Features
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Ripple Effect is popular logic puzzle game in Japan. The solver must place one positive integer into each cell of the grid according to these rules: Every room must contain the consecutive integers from 1 to the quantity of cells in that room inclusive. If two identical numbers appear in the same row or column, at least that many cells with other numbers must separate them. For example, two cells both containing '1' may not be orthogonally adjacent, but must have at least one cell between them with a different number. Two cells marked '3' in the same row or column must have at least three cells with other numbers between them in that row or column, and so on.

About

Skyscrapers (Puzzle)

This logic puzzle game challenges players to deduce skyscraper heights based on clues around the grid. It offers a vast library of unique puzzles across various grid sizes, with helpful hints and an undo function for a smooth experience. Enjoy offline play and progressive difficulty levels.

Highlights
  • Multiple grid sizes (4x4 to 9x9)
  • Over 10,000 unique puzzles
  • Strategic clue-based gameplay
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • In-game hints and undo functionality
  • Offline play support
Features
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Dive into the world of Skyscrapers Puzzle, a brain-teasing game that will test your logical prowess! From 4x4 to 9x9 grids, challenge yourself with a variety of sizes, each offering a unique and exhilarating puzzle-solving experience. Game features: • Grid Sizes: Enjoy the game across various grid sizes, ranging from 4x4 to 9x9. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned puzzler, there's a challenge awaiting you. • 10178 Unique Puzzles: Immerse yourself in an extensive collection of 10178 puzzles. Each puzzle is carefully designed to provide a challenging yet satisfying experience. • Intuitive Gameplay: Place buildings strategically based on the clues provided at the edges of the grid. Exercise your logical thinking to ensure that each building is visible from the specified directions. • Progressive Difficulty: Start with smaller grids to grasp the rules, and then advance to larger ones as you sharpen your skills. Each grid size offers a progressively challenging experience. • Hints and Undo: Stuck on a challenging puzzle? Use hints to get a nudge in the right direction. Made a mistake? Easily undo your moves to keep the challenge intact. • Offline Play: No internet? No problem! Enjoy Skyscrapers Puzzle anytime, anywhere, without the need for an internet connection.

Screenshots

Ripple Effect4 screens
Skyscrapers (Puzzle)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ripple Effect at none against Skyscrapers (Puzzle)'s shown. Ripple Effect also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Skyscrapers (Puzzle)'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 24 months) and ratings volume (14 vs 4). On price, rating, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Ripple Effect against 5.0 for Skyscrapers (Puzzle). Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 14 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ripple Effect ships an update every 24 months, Skyscrapers (Puzzle) every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ripple Effect versus Skyscrapers (Puzzle): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRipple EffectSkyscrapers (Puzzle)
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings414 — better
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB10 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperYuki FujimotoAliaksandr Uvarau

Customer experience

Ripple Effect

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative30.0%

Skyscrapers (Puzzle)

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ripple Effect

No in-app purchases

None

Skyscrapers (Puzzle)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ripple Effect free?
Ripple Effect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Skyscrapers (Puzzle) free?
Skyscrapers (Puzzle) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ripple Effect or Skyscrapers (Puzzle)?
Ripple Effect and Skyscrapers (Puzzle) are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 14 ratings respectively.
Do Ripple Effect or Skyscrapers (Puzzle) have ads?
Skyscrapers (Puzzle) shows ads; Ripple Effect does not.
Which is updated more often, Ripple Effect or Skyscrapers (Puzzle)?
Ripple Effect ships an update every 24 months, and Skyscrapers (Puzzle) every 2 months. Most recently, Ripple Effect was updated on November 2, 2026 and Skyscrapers (Puzzle) on November 5, 2026.

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