Comparison

Shapecraft vs Matchstick Math

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

Head to head
About

Shapecraft

A relaxing puzzle game where you connect pieces to reveal new shapes. Light up all the dots by placing blocks in the correct positions. Enjoy a calm experience with atmospheric music and beautiful visuals.

Highlights
  • Connect puzzle pieces
  • Craft new shapes
  • Light up all dots
  • Calm and peaceful gameplay
  • Atmospheric music
  • Colorful backgrounds
Features
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Shapecraft is a game about finding the final form. Join the pieces together and craft new shapes in this calm and beautiful puzzler. Your goal is simple - put the blocks into the right places. Join the slices to reveal a new shape, but remember to light up all the little dots! Putting pieces together is one thing, but finding the right combination is a challenge. This calm and peaceful puzzle game will help you relax and focus. The atmospheric music and colorful backgrounds will let you clear your head. You need your mind in shape to find the solution. No need to hurry - you have all the time in the world. Enjoy! --- Thank you so much for playing and supporting our games! Want to share feedback, suggest a new feature or found a bug? Send an ​email at contact@gamezaur.com --- Like us on Facebook to receive news about new games and updates! https://www.facebook.com/gamezaur/ --- www.gamezaur.com

About

Matchstick Math

Features
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Move one matchstick to make the equation correct! A classic brain teaser with beautiful chalkboard visuals. Matchstick Math features 12 carefully curated puzzles, each verified solvable by algorithm. Tap any matchstick to toggle it on or off, watch the add/drop counter update in real-time, and find the one-move solution. Features: - 12 curated matchstick puzzles with guaranteed solvability - Tap-to-toggle matchstick interaction - Smart hint system that highlights the exact move - Chalkboard theme with chalk texture and wooden matchsticks - Level progression with unlock grid and completion stamps - Bilingual UI (English + Chinese) with hot-switch - 100% offline — no ads, no accounts, no tracking Sharpen your mind one matchstick at a time.

Screenshots

Shapecraft4 screens
Matchstick Math3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Matchstick Math at every 5 weeks against Shapecraft's every 20 months. Shapecraft's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shapecraft ships an update every 20 months, Matchstick Math every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shapecraft versus Matchstick Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShapecraftMatchstick Math
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size247 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKamil Kucma晓 郭

In-app purchases

None

Shapecraft

No in-app purchases

None

Matchstick Math

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shapecraft free?
Shapecraft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Matchstick Math free?
Matchstick Math is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shapecraft or Matchstick Math have ads?
Neither Shapecraft nor Matchstick Math shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shapecraft or Matchstick Math?
Shapecraft ships an update every 20 months, and Matchstick Math every 5 weeks. Most recently, Shapecraft was updated on October 26, 2026 and Matchstick Math on October 8, 2026.

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