Comparison

Slitherlink vs Hashi Solver

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

Head to head
About

Slitherlink

This logic puzzle game challenges you to draw a single, non-intersecting loop around a grid. Number clues dictate how many sides of a cell the loop must touch, offering hours of brain-teasing fun. Enjoy a vast collection of puzzles with convenient features for seamless gameplay.

Highlights
  • Draw single, non-intersecting loops
  • Number clues for puzzle solving
  • Multiple grid shapes (squares, hexagons, pentagons)
  • 720+ free classic puzzles per shape
  • Monthly bonus puzzles
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Unlimited undo/redo
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Classic Nikoli loop puzzles. Connect the dots into one single loop — no crosses, no branches. 10,000+ free levels. Fresh daily challenges. Play offline anytime. HOW TO PLAY Link adjacent dots so each number matches how many of its sides are part of the loop. Empty cells can have any number of lines (including none). When you’re done, the path must form exactly one continuous loop with no crossings or branches. Simple rules — surprisingly deep logic. WHO IT’S FOR • Fans of Sudoku, logic grids, and brain teasers • Players who want a calm, thoughtful puzzle between tasks • Anyone discovering Nikoli classics (also known as Loop the Loop or Fences) • Beginners and experts — start small, then take on huge boards FEATURES • 2,000+ free puzzles across multiple sizes and difficulties • Daily challenge to build a solving habit • Interactive tutorial that teaches core techniques • Hints on early levels so you never get stuck at the start • Helpful tools: guide lines, auto marks, check for errors • Offline play — no connection required • Extra puzzle packs when you want more • Optional subscription to remove ads and unlock subscriber perks (cancel anytime) WHY SLITHERLINK If you like the “aha” moment of Sudoku, Slitherlink delivers the same satisfaction in a different shape: every edge you draw (or mark empty) is a deduction. Begin with easy boards, learn patterns like “0 next to 3,” then climb to larger daily grids. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.puzzles-together.com/privacy.html

About

Hashi Solver

This app helps you solve Hashi puzzles by finding bridge combinations. Input your puzzle details into the editor and let the app generate the solution. You can also save and load your puzzles.

Highlights
  • Puzzle editor
  • Automatic solution generation
  • Save and load puzzles
  • Bridge combination finder
  • Easy-to-use interface
Features
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Need help solving a Hashi puzzle? Use this app to find the solution! Enter your puzzle in the easy-to-use puzzle editor. Watch the app try different combinations of bridges to solve your puzzle. Take pictures of your favorite puzzles. Save puzzles for later, or load puzzles you saved previously. NOTE: This app does not provide puzzles for you to solve. You bring the puzzle, the app gives you the answer. About the game of Hashi (hashiwokakero, 橋をかけろ) Hashi is a bridge building game. Islands are planted on a grid, and each island has a number from 1 to 8. Solve the puzzle by drawing bridges between the islands, obeying the following rules: 1. The total bridges on each island must match the number. 2. Bridges must run north-south or east-west. 3. Bridges can’t cross other bridges or islands. 4. No more than two bridges can connect the same pair of islands. 5. All the islands must be connected together.

Screenshots

Slitherlink4 screens
Hashi Solver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Slitherlink at 4.9 against Hashi Solver's 4.0. Slitherlink also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (20 vs 1). Hashi Solver's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Hashi Solver sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Slitherlink holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slitherlink has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slitherlink ships an update every 6 days, Hashi Solver every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Slitherlink versus Hashi Solver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlitherlinkHashi Solver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (20 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings20 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer建明 顾Stephen Lardieri

Customer experience

Slitherlink

All ratings20 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Hashi Solver

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Slitherlink

Subscriptions1
  • SlitherLink VIP players$1.991 Month
One-time4
  • 600 COINS$0.99
  • Unlock game package$0.99
  • 1800 COINS$1.99
Show 1 more
  • 3600 COINS$2.99
2 purchases

Hashi Solver

One-time2
  • Larger Puzzles$2.99
  • High Resolution Images$4.99

Questions

Is Slitherlink free?
Slitherlink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hashi Solver free?
Hashi Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Slitherlink or Hashi Solver?
Slitherlink is rated higher. Slitherlink averages 4.9 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Hashi Solver averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Slitherlink or Hashi Solver have ads?
Slitherlink shows ads; Hashi Solver does not.
Which is updated more often, Slitherlink or Hashi Solver?
Slitherlink ships an update every 6 days, and Hashi Solver every 3 months. Most recently, Slitherlink was updated on October 9, 2026 and Hashi Solver on October 24, 2026.

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