Comparison

Polygrams vs Skyscraper

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

Head to head
About

Polygrams

This logic puzzle game merges Tangram with block puzzle mechanics. Drag and drop pieces to fill shapes without overlap. Enjoy over 2500 levels, from beginner to master, offering a relaxing yet challenging experience for all ages.

Highlights
  • Tangram and block puzzle mechanics
  • Drag and drop gameplay
  • Over 2500 levels
  • Beginner and master difficulty
  • Offline play
  • One-touch controls
Features
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Polygrams is a logic puzzle game that combines the classic chinese Tangram puzzle with modern block puzzle elements. Drag and drop the pieces onto the board without overlapping them and fill out the whole shape. Completing a puzzle can be relaxing, but also challenging depending on the number of pieces - A fun time waster for all ages! Features - One-Touch gameplay - Designed to be playable in one hand - More than 2500 brain teasing levels - Beginner and master levels - Colorful and simple design - No Wifi required – Playable offline - Free content updates

About

Skyscraper

Features
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A logic puzzle where you deduce building heights — Skyscraper. ■ Solve Without Luck Every puzzle is solvable through deduction alone — no guessing required. Reach the answer using nothing but logical techniques. ■ Puzzles That Match Your Skill Ranked Match generates tougher puzzles as you improve. Custom Match lets you play any difficulty and board size without limit. ■ Comfortable Input Long-press to enter numbers, double-tap for notes. Focus on thinking, not fighting the interface. ■ Learn Techniques Easily Lessons for each solving technique, from basics to advanced. ■ Light & Dark Mode Switches automatically with your OS setting. Dark mode is easy on the eyes at night. Free to play with ads (in-app purchase available to remove ads).

Screenshots

Polygrams4 screens
Skyscraper4 screens

Verdict

The call

Polygrams and Skyscraper are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Polygrams sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Skyscraper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Polygrams ships an update every 6 weeks, Skyscraper monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Polygrams versus Skyscraper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolygramsSkyscraper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNorma KohnMasatoshi Koeda

Bugs and requests

Polygrams

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game crashes/freezes
  • Paid version still showing ads

Requested features

3 requests
  • Customizable puzzle pieces
  • Randomized piece order
  • Ability to rotate/flip pieces

Skyscraper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Polygrams

One-time6
  • 5 Hints$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • 20 Hints$2.99
Show 3 more
  • 35 Hints$4.99
  • 80 Hints$9.99
  • 200 Hints$20.99
1 purchases

Skyscraper

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$5.99

Questions

Is Polygrams free?
Polygrams is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skyscraper free?
Skyscraper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Polygrams or Skyscraper have ads?
Both Polygrams and Skyscraper show ads.
Which is updated more often, Polygrams or Skyscraper?
Polygrams ships an update every 6 weeks, and Skyscraper monthly. Most recently, Polygrams was updated on November 6, 2026 and Skyscraper on November 6, 2026.

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