Comparison

Slitherlink Mastery vs Shikaku

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

Head to head
About

Slitherlink Mastery

Solve addictive logic puzzles with a variety of difficulty levels and grid sizes. Features include touch-screen controls, line coloring, and instant error feedback. Unlock a master difficulty mode for an extra challenge.

Highlights
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Various puzzle sizes
  • Triangle, Square, and Hex puzzle types
  • Over 10,000 puzzles
  • Touch-screen pan and zoom
  • Instant error indications
  • Stats and high scores
Features
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Slitherlink is an addictive logic puzzle created in Japan by Nikoli, the creator of Sudoko. We have been addicted to Slitherlink for over 10 years now and decided it's about time to release an app of our own. Enjoy! FEATURES • 4 difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard and Master • 5 puzzle sizes: 3x3, 7x7, 10x10, 15x15 and 20x20 • 3 types of puzzles: Triangle, Square, Hex • Over 10,000 randomly selected puzzles • 6+ themes to suite your mood and taste • Touch-screen pan and zooming • Line colouring for long chains • Double tap to mark empty spaces • Undo, redo, reset and replay buttons • Instant error indications • Stats and high scores system A 'master' difficulty can be unlocked with an in-app-purchase for the most hardcore of puzzle solvers. If you're enjoying Slitherlink Mastery you can support us by unlocking this mode. Enjoy!

About

Shikaku

Engage in a minimalist logic puzzle game where you divide a grid into rectangular pieces. Each piece must contain a number representing its total area. Enjoy daily challenges, endless modes, and customizable themes.

Highlights
  • Grid division logic puzzles
  • Daily puzzle chapters
  • Infinite puzzle generation
  • Customizable themes
  • XP system for mastery
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Master the Geometry of Logic. Step into the world of Shikaku (also known as Rectangles), a classic Japanese logic puzzle reimagined for the modern era. Shikaku is a minimalist experience designed for those who find beauty in structure and peace in problem-solving. THE GOAL Divide the grid into rectangular and square pieces such that each piece contains exactly one number. That number must represent the total area (the number of cells) of that rectangle. It’s simple to learn, but mastery requires a deep understanding of logical geometry. WHY PLAY SHIKAKU? • Handcrafted Minimalism: A clean, distraction-free interface that lets you focus entirely on the puzzle at hand. • Daily Chapters: Every day brings a new "Chapter" with three stages of escalating difficulty. Start your morning with a light challenge and end your day with a masterclass in logic. • Infinite Endless Mode: Never run out of puzzles. Generate grids of various sizes—from quick 4x4 warm-ups to daunting large-scale grids. • Personalize Your Experience: Express yourself with over 16 vibrant themes, including Tokyo Neon, Sakura, Botanical, and Midnight. • Mastery XP System: Prove your skill. Turn off assistive features to earn 1.5x XP and climb the ranks of logic masters. • Zero Distractions: No ads. No interruptions. Just you and the grid. Whether you’re a Sudoku veteran or a casual puzzle lover, Shikaku offers a meditative yet mentally stimulating escape. Handcrafted with pride by De Groot Studio.

Screenshots

Slitherlink Mastery4 screens
Shikaku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shikaku at none against Slitherlink Mastery's 1. Shikaku also leads on ads (none vs shown). Slitherlink Mastery's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Slitherlink Mastery sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shikaku asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Slitherlink Mastery against 4.4 for Shikaku. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 16 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Slitherlink Mastery's written reviews are positive against 76% of Shikaku's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slitherlink Mastery ships an update weekly, Shikaku every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Slitherlink Mastery versus Shikaku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlitherlink MasteryShikaku
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (13 ratings) — better4.4 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better76.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1316 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCamilo FitzgeraldBRIDGE DIGITAL EUROPE LIMITED

Customer experience

Slitherlink Mastery

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Shikaku

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral23.5%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Slitherlink Mastery

One-time1
  • Mastery Mode$5.99
None

Shikaku

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Slitherlink Mastery free?
Slitherlink Mastery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shikaku free?
Shikaku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Slitherlink Mastery or Shikaku?
Slitherlink Mastery is rated higher. Slitherlink Mastery averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Shikaku averages 4.4 from 16 ratings.
Do Slitherlink Mastery or Shikaku have ads?
Slitherlink Mastery shows ads; Shikaku does not.
Which is updated more often, Slitherlink Mastery or Shikaku?
Slitherlink Mastery ships an update weekly, and Shikaku every 3 weeks. Most recently, Slitherlink Mastery was updated on October 25, 2026 and Shikaku on October 21, 2026.

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