Comparison

Deco Deck vs Shinshinka

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

Head to head
About

Deco Deck

This logic puzzle challenges you to connect cards into groups of five, forming valid hands. Every card must be part of a hand to solve the puzzle, with each puzzle having a single unique solution. Daily free puzzles are available, with more accessible via subscription or a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Link cards into groups of five
  • Form valid card hands
  • Solve unique puzzles
  • Daily free puzzles
  • Subscription for more puzzles
  • Lifetime access option
Features
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Deco Deck is an original logic puzzle from the creator of Semantle.. Your goal is to link the cards on the board in connected groups of five, such that each group makes a valid "hand". To win, every card on the board must be part of a hand. Each puzzle has only one solution. There are two free puzzles every day. More puzzles are available by subscription. You can purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. The subscription is $4.99 per year. Or you can buy lifetime access for $9.99. • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • The subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period, but you turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. • EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Shinshinka

This logic puzzle game challenges you to connect dots and build graphs by following specific rules. It offers a unique solution for every puzzle, exercises your mind, and provides over 15,000 puzzles with daily additions. Enjoy a relaxing experience with ambient music and play offline.

Highlights
  • 15,000+ handcrafted puzzles
  • Daily new puzzles
  • Multiple grid sizes
  • Offline play
  • Relaxing ambient music
  • Unique solution per puzzle
Features
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Shinshinka — The Arrow Graph Puzzle Sharpen your mind with Shinshinka, an innovative logic puzzle game that challenges the way you think. Connect the dots, follow the rules, and build the perfect graph — one arrow at a time. How it works Every puzzle is a hidden network of nodes connected by arrows. Starting from A1, each next node must be exactly one step greater — increase the letter, the number, or both by one. Fill in the missing nodes and arrows to complete the graph, making sure every tile is connected and nothing is left empty. Simple to learn. Endlessly challenging to master. Why you'll love it • Exercises logical reasoning, pattern recognition, and working memory • Every puzzle has one unique solution — no guessing, pure deduction • Over 15,000 boards and growing — new puzzles added daily • Scales in difficulty — from compact 4×4 grids to demanding 12×12 puzzles, with every size in between • Built-in tutorial walks you through every rule before your first real puzzle • Free hints when you're stuck, so you never have to give up Features • 15,000+ handcrafted puzzles with more added every day • Multiple grid sizes for every skill level • Relaxing ambient music and satisfying sound effects • Clean, minimal design that keeps the focus on the puzzle • Play offline — puzzles are cached for on-the-go solving • Suitable for all ages Shinshinka is completely free to download and play, supported by optional ads. No subscriptions, no paywalls — just pure puzzle solving. Whether you have 5 minutes or 5 hours, Shinshinka is the perfect mental workout. Download now and see how far your logic can take you.

Screenshots

Deco Deck4 screens
Shinshinka4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shinshinka at none against Deco Deck's 1. Shinshinka also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). Deco Deck's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. Deco Deck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shinshinka asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Deco Deck against 5.0 for Shinshinka. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deco Deck ships an update every 5 months, Shinshinka every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Deco Deck versus Shinshinka: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeco DeckShinshinka
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid TurnerVector Horizon LLC

Customer experience

Deco Deck

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Shinshinka

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Deco Deck

One-time1
  • Eternal$9.99
None

Shinshinka

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Deco Deck free?
Deco Deck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shinshinka free?
Shinshinka is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Deco Deck or Shinshinka?
Deco Deck and Shinshinka are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Deco Deck or Shinshinka have ads?
Shinshinka shows ads; Deco Deck does not.
Which is updated more often, Deco Deck or Shinshinka?
Deco Deck ships an update every 5 months, and Shinshinka every 5 weeks. Most recently, Deco Deck was updated on October 12, 2026 and Shinshinka on October 9, 2026.

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