Comparison

Plugo by PlayShifu vs Normalz!

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

Head to head
About

Plugo by PlayShifu

This interactive AR gaming system uses interchangeable kits and a gamepad to make learning STEM subjects fun and hands-on for children. Kids can play and learn without directly touching the screen, developing skills in math, vocabulary, logic, and critical thinking through engaging games.

Highlights
  • Interactive AR gaming
  • Hands-on STEM learning
  • Interchangeable game kits
  • Develops logic and critical thinking
  • No screen touching required
  • Multiple educational games
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** PlayShifu Plugo: An interactive AR gaming system to stimulate STEM skills ** Plugo is an AR gaming system that makes STEM super fun and hands-on - 1 gamepad, 7 interchangeable kits, unlimited gaming! Designed for 5-11-year-old kids, each gaming kit offers exciting educational games that are conceptualized to make your child play, learn and have fun—all at the same time. With Plugo, your child can interact and play using various tactile kits without touching the screen. They won’t even realize they’re learning math, vocabulary, dexterity, logical reasoning, critical thinking and so much more. The gamepad is built for all Plugo kits and is compatible with multiple devices. No wires, no electronics or additional hardware; our gaming system requires minimum effort to set-up and play. Plugo app has many games with over 60+ levels for each gaming kit! ** Plugo Link: Construction Kit ** Design structures with hexagon building blocks to solve problems ** Plugo Count: Hands-on Math Kit ** Unravel mysteries and cross hurdles with numbers & arithmetic 
 ** Plugo Piano: Music Learning Kit ** Step into the musical world and get friendly with keys, notes & beats ** S.T.E.A.M. Ahead with Plugo ** S.T.E.A.M. is an integral part of our educational approach to kids’ playtime. -- Science: Explore the underwater world & celestial objects with Plugo Steer. -- Technology: Learn about the functioning of basic electric & sound circuits with Plugo Link. -- Engineering: Build gravity-defying structures with Plugo Link. Build innovative thinking & logical reasoning ability with Plugo Quest. -- Arts: Hone your creative problem-solving skills with Plugo Link. Foray into the world of music with Plugo Piano. -- Mathematics: Learn problem-solving involving numbers & algebra with Plugo Count. ** How It Works ** -- Download the Plugo by PlayShifu app -- Login -- Sync the kits you have -- Unfold the gamepad and place the device in the slot -- Tap on any game to let the fun times roll ** About Team PlayShifu ** We are a passionate team of parents, early learning experts, innovators and technologists that fit together like puzzle pieces. Our aim is to make every experience exciting and meaningful for kids, and we strive to give the best! ** Contact Us ** Your feedback is very important to us. If you have any questions, comments, feedback or need any help, please contact us at reachout@playshifu.com

About

Normalz!

Test your cultural awareness by predicting the most popular choice among three options. Build your streak, climb leaderboards, and tackle daily challenges across pop culture, tech, and more. See how your predictions stack up against others worldwide.

Highlights
  • Predict the most popular option
  • Build and maintain streaks
  • Climb global leaderboards
  • Daily fresh challenges
  • Test knowledge on trending topics
  • Compare scores with friends
Features
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Think you're in tune with what's hot? Prove it with Normalz! Normalz throws down three choices. Your mission? Pick the most popular one. It's not about your faves – it's about reading the room. Rack up your streak by nailing the crowd's vibe. Climb that leaderboard and show everyone you're the ultimate trend oracle. With fresh challenges dropping daily, Normalz keeps you on your toes across everything from viral TikToks to age-old debates. Flex your cultural IQ: Build your streak with on-point picks Dominate the leaderboard Face new challenges every day Test your knowledge on what's popping in pop culture, tech, and more See how you stack up against your squad and players worldwide Normalz serves up the questions everyone's buzzing about. Think you can predict the crowd fave? Don't sleep on this. Download Normalz now and start your streak! It's free, addictive, and the perfect way to prove you're ahead of the curve. Get ready to show the world you know what's normal. You in?

Screenshots

Plugo by PlayShifu4 screens
Normalz!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Normalz! at 100% against Plugo by PlayShifu's 51%. Normalz! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Plugo by PlayShifu's advantage is ratings volume (7.8K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Normalz! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plugo by PlayShifu has 7.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Plugo by PlayShifu's written reviews are positive against 100% of Normalz!'s.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Plugo by PlayShifu versus Normalz!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlugo by PlayShifuNormalz!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.8K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.8K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size862 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopermobilizAROzay Demirezen

Customer experience

Plugo by PlayShifu

All ratings7,805 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews219 reviews
Positive50.7%
Neutral7.3%
Negative42.0%

Normalz!

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Plugo by PlayShifu

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Camera permissions not working
  • Incorrect math answers provided
  • Spelling mistakes in the app
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add lowercase letter tiles
  • Ability to create custom spelling lists
  • More diverse avatar options
  • Parental controls and profile management
  • Randomize word/puzzle selection

Normalz!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Plugo by PlayShifu

No in-app purchases

None

Normalz!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plugo by PlayShifu free?
Plugo by PlayShifu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Normalz! free?
Normalz! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Plugo by PlayShifu or Normalz!?
Normalz! is rated higher. Plugo by PlayShifu averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while Normalz! averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Plugo by PlayShifu or Normalz! have ads?
Neither Plugo by PlayShifu nor Normalz! shows ads.

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