# Ishido vs Heimdle*

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Heimdle* at 100% against Ishido's 43%. Heimdle* also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9) and device support (3 vs 1). Ishido's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Heimdle* holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ishido has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Ishido's written reviews are positive against 100% of Heimdle*'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ishido | Heimdle* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ishido/id1314137178/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heimdle/id6657959543/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 37 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Darin Koenig](https://appshunter.io/developer/319817574) | [johannesen Consulting, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506427233) |

## What reviewers say

### Ishido

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ishido/id1314137178)

A meditative puzzle game where players match stones based on color and symbol to clear a board. It offers both strategic point-scoring and a relaxing, mindful experience.

**Highlights:** Match stones by color and symbol, Strategic point scoring, Meditative gameplay mode, 72 unique stones, 8x12 game board, Next stone preview

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Heimdle*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heimdle/id6657959543)

A daily puzzle game where you rearrange Runes into specific patterns. Each Rune has unique movement mechanics, and learning them is key to solving increasingly complex challenges. Compete for the fastest solution in speedrun mode.

**Highlights:** Daily new puzzle configurations, Unique Rune movement mechanics, Learn and retain Rune knowledge, Speedrun mode for optimization, Share results with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ishido free?

Ishido is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Heimdle* free?

Heimdle* is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ishido or Heimdle*?

Heimdle* is rated higher. Ishido averages 2.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Heimdle* averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ishido or Heimdle* have ads?

Neither Ishido nor Heimdle* shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*