iShisen vs Item Sort Puzzle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iShisen
A tile matching puzzle game where the goal is to clear the board by connecting matching tiles. Tiles can be removed if they are connected by three or fewer lines, without crossing over other tiles. It's perfect for quick sessions or longer playtimes.
- Tile matching gameplay
- Connect tiles with up to three lines
- Clear the board
- Play in short or long sessions
- No crossing over tiles
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If you've got time to kill (anywhere from 20 seconds to a few hours), iShisen might be right for you. Shisen-Sho (“Four Rivers”) is a tile matching game. The objective is to remove all the tiles from the board in the least amount of time. Matching tiles can be removed if they can be connected with three or fewer horizontal and vertical lines. Lines may extend around the outside of the board, but may not cross over other tiles.
Item Sort Puzzle
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This is a puzzle game where you eliminate items by matching three of the same items. [Unique Features] I'm focused on enjoying the satisfying feeling of completing puzzles at my own pace. -No time limit -No life limit -No difficult stages -Clear and large display
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Item Sort Puzzle at Free against iShisen's $0.99. iShisen's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). On update cadence, 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
Item Sort Puzzle is free to download; iShisen costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iShisen ships an update every 6 months, Item Sort Puzzle every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iShisen | Item Sort Puzzle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kelvin Sherlock | Hirokazu Uno |
In-app purchases
iShisen
No in-app purchases
Item Sort Puzzle
No in-app purchases
