Comparison

hidden shapes vs P8Launcher

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

Head to head
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

P8Launcher

Organize, customize, and play your PICO-8 game collection on iPhone. Features include customizable controls, library management, and local multiplayer. Play imported carts offline and connect with creators.

Highlights
  • Customizable touch controls and controller mappings
  • Library organization with tags and artwork
  • Local multiplayer via P8Link Play
  • Offline cart playback
  • Auto save and resume functionality
  • Multiple display styles
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P8Launcher is a free companion app for organizing and playing your PICO-8 carts on iPhone. Built using p8rt_ios, a WebAssembly module provided by Zep (creator of PICO-8) for building iOS companion apps, P8Launcher offers a highly customizable way to manage, personalize, and play your collection while keeping original cart threads and creators easy to reach. Customize Your Experience • Move and resize touch controls anywhere on the screen • Create custom mappings for supported game controllers • Use touch control layouts and controller profiles globally or save unique settings for individual carts • Personalize your library and gameplay with custom artwork and backgrounds • Choose display styles including CRT, LCD, Pixel Grid, and more • Access your library faster with Home Screen widgets and app icon Quick Actions Organize Your Library • Apply genre tags, mark favorites, rename carts, and customize cover artwork • Search and sort your collection to quickly find what to play next • Track on-device play statistics and earn in-app achievements Save and Resume • Use Auto Save, Quick Save, or manual save states • Enable Auto Resume globally or for individual carts to pick up where you left off P8Link Play • Host or join nearby sessions with up to four players, each using their own iPhone • Uses Wi-Fi Aware for a secure, direct local connection • No router, internet connection, account, or server required • The host runs the cart and audio, while guests receive streamed gameplay video and play from their own device Import and Play • Visit the Lexaloffle BBS in your default browser and import carts into P8Launcher • Import carts manually through the Files app • Import multicart games from either the BBS or the Files app • Play imported carts offline • Use supported game controllers during gameplay and to navigate throughout much of the app • Open the original BBS thread for each cart to read updates, join discussions, and support its creator Backup and Restore • Back up your library and related app data to a ZIP file • Restore your library later or move it to another device Free and Private • 100% free, with no advertisements or subscriptions • No account, analytics, or tracking • P8Launcher does not upload your library or app data to the developer or any server • P8Link Play uses a direct, local connection and does not send session data to the developer or any server P8Launcher is an independent companion application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Lexaloffle Games. PICO-8 and the Lexaloffle BBS are products of Lexaloffle Games. App Store screenshot designs adapted from templates by AppLaunchpad, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Changes were made. Full attribution and the original source link can be found in the app.

Screenshots

hidden shapes4 screens
P8Launcher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: P8Launcher at Free against hidden shapes's $0.99. P8Launcher also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1). hidden shapes's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (26 vs 7). On ads and in-app purchases 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

P8Launcher is free to download; hidden shapes costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

P8Launcher holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 7 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
hidden shapes versus P8Launcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterhidden shapesP8Launcher
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (26 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 9 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB6 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFlat GamesEric Arnold

Customer experience

hidden shapes

All ratings26 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

P8Launcher

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

hidden shapes

No in-app purchases

None

P8Launcher

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is hidden shapes free?
hidden shapes costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is P8Launcher free?
P8Launcher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, hidden shapes or P8Launcher?
P8Launcher is rated higher. hidden shapes averages 4.1 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while P8Launcher averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do hidden shapes or P8Launcher have ads?
Neither hidden shapes nor P8Launcher shows ads.

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