Comparison

hidden shapes vs Tangle Sort

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

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About

hidden shapes

This puzzle game challenges your spatial reasoning by requiring you to find a target shape hidden within larger geometric figures. It offers a relaxing, no-pressure experience with a minimalist design and handcrafted levels to sharpen your mind.

Highlights
  • Spatial ability training
  • Minimalist design
  • 75 handcrafted levels
  • Relaxing music and sounds
  • No time or move limits
  • Sharpens the mind
Features
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*** hidden shapes puzzle game is inspired by Embedded Figures Test which was designed by Herman A. Witkin who known as a pioneer of the theory of cognitive styles.***  The Minnesota Paper Form Board Test(Likert) type questions are also added in the game. hidden shapes is a spatial ability puzzle game. There is no time limit, move limit and points in the game. You just need to find the shape on the centre which is hidden in one of the six hexagons. hidden shapes is waiting for you to train your spatial ability. Ready? Features: ◈ Minimalist design ◈ 75 hand-crafted levels ◈ Relaxing music & sounds ◈ Sharpens the mind ◈ Exclusive for iOS WHAT IS SPATIAL ABILITY? Spatial ability is "the aptitude needed to mentally process three-dimensional images of objects." (Fleisig et al. 2004). WHY IS SPATIAL ABILITY IMPORTANT? "There is evidence which indicates that strong spatial skills are required for achievement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers. Many people, including science and engineering professors, view such skills as important for success in fields like engineering." (Gutierrez, Dominguez, & Gonzalez, 2015) CAN SPATIAL ABILITY BE FURTHER DEVELOPED? "The level of spatial performance someone is capable of may change over time. You are likely to gain in performance through practice, training, and learning, but you may also lose in standing relative to others if they acquire more experience that supports their performance or make more progress in their intellectual development." (Johns Hopkins University, 2018) If you wish to improve or retain the level of your spatial ability, hidden shapes will be the best option for you. Witkin, H. A., Oltman, P. K., Raskin, E., & Karp, S. A. (1971). A manual for the embedded figures test. Palo Alto, CA: Consulting Psychologist Press. Fleisig, R. V., A. Robertson, et al. (2004). Improving the Spatial Visualization Skills of First Year Engineering Students. Inaugural CDEN Design Conference, Montreal, Quebec. Johns Hopkins University. (2018, August 28). Spatial Ability. Retrieved from http://www.jhu.edu: http://web.jhu.edu/cty/STBguide.pdf Martin Gutierrez, J., Garcia Dominguez, M., & Roca Gonzalez, C. (2015). Using 3D virtual technologies to train spatial skills in engineering. International Journal of Engineering Education, 31(1), 323-334.

About

Tangle Sort

Features
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Sort the rings connected to each other with ropes. Colorful rings and threads will be tied together and threaded onto the sticks. Untie the knots and sort all rings.

Screenshots

hidden shapes4 screens
Tangle Sort3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tangle Sort at Free against hidden shapes's $0.99. hidden shapes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On 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

Tangle Sort is free to download; hidden shapes costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
hidden shapes versus Tangle Sort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterhidden shapesTangle Sort
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlat GamesNebih Basaran

In-app purchases

None

hidden shapes

No in-app purchases

None

Tangle Sort

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is hidden shapes free?
hidden shapes costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tangle Sort free?
Tangle Sort is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do hidden shapes or Tangle Sort have ads?
Tangle Sort shows ads; hidden shapes does not.

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