Comparison

Kavel vs Shogi Puzzle

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

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About

Kavel

This puzzle arcade game combines elements of classic block puzzles and match-3 mechanics. Rotate and drag falling shapes onto a grid to score points, with three distinct modes offering different challenges and pacing.

Highlights
  • Block puzzle and match-3 gameplay
  • Three game modes: Casual, Frenzy, Zen
  • Achievements and leaderboards
  • Customizable color palettes
  • Colorblind-friendly design
  • Optimized for all devices
Features
Currently charting
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Kavel is your new crush. A match made in heaven. Be swiped off your feet and let the pieces fall where they may! GAMEPLAY Kavel is an accessible puzzle arcade game. Tetrominos from classic block games and the possibility space of your favorite match-3 obsession make this a fresh new puzzle experience. Rotate and drag the Tetromino to place it onto the puzzle grid. Watch the score rack up and the board adapt. An endless possibility space where you can test your mettle. Attempt for the highest score among your friends or attempt the challenge of the long list of achievements. There's something here for everyone. THREE SEPARATE GAME MODES *CASUAL MODE - Take your time, plan your strategies and execute at your own pace. The next 50 shapes are yours to command. *FRENZY MODE - The pressure is on! The next 90 seconds are a frantic mad dash straight to the top of score mountain. No time to think, only to rise to the challenge. *ZEN MODE - Feeling the stress of the day? Is the weather getting you down? Boring meeting? This is where you zone out. There is no end, no obligations, this is digital bubble wrap. FRESH BUT FAMILIAR Kavel is a game that seems familiar but is in fact a truly unique and fresh experience. New gameplay ideas to challenge you with some of the play elements that you already know. Let yourself be surprised. DESIGNED FOR LONGEVITY Easy to play, hard to master. A layered score system, designed to engage you time after time as you learn the subtleties of storming the leaderboards. ACHIEVEMENTS AND LEADERBOARDS Full integration of achievements and leaderboards. Carefully designed achievements to playfully teach and surprise you. Approaching play from new perspectives. BEAUTIFUL COLOR PALETTES Style Kavel the way you like, all themes are created and perfected for an optimal play experience. Dip your finger in the paint and let's go! PLAYFUL DESIGN Minimal design language for optimal play experience. Instantly take in the board and the shapes for split second decisions. BESPOKE AUDIO A fun and lively audio experience that really pops. With music specially composed for Kavel to support the game's varied modes. OPTIMIZED Runs smoothly on every device. COLORBLIND-FRIENDLY The game does not rely on color and is playable with any form of color blindness. Further includes a colorpalette optimised for any form of color blindness.

About

Shogi Puzzle

Features
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This is a brain-tormented sliding puzzle game in which you have to help the king general escape. Move each piece up, down, left, and right to advance the king general to the top-most center EXIT. It is a simple game, but it also improves your thinking judgment, logical reasoning, and spatial awareness.

Screenshots

Kavel4 screens
Shogi Puzzle2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shogi Puzzle at every 4 days against Kavel's every 3 weeks. Shogi Puzzle also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Kavel's advantage is chart position (#196 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads, 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

Kavel costs $1.99 and Shogi Puzzle $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kavel ships an update every 3 weeks, Shogi Puzzle every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Kavel versus Shogi Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKavelShogi Puzzle
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.7 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#196 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJerry VerhoevenSugahara Yuta

In-app purchases

None

Kavel

No in-app purchases

None

Shogi Puzzle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kavel free?
Kavel costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shogi Puzzle free?
Shogi Puzzle costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kavel or Shogi Puzzle have ads?
Neither Kavel nor Shogi Puzzle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kavel or Shogi Puzzle?
Kavel ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shogi Puzzle every 4 days. Most recently, Kavel was updated on November 7, 2026 and Shogi Puzzle on November 7, 2026.

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