Zerko vs Polimines Deluxe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zerko
A relaxing puzzle game where you strategically place blocks to make all numbers on the board equal zero. Enjoy a no-pressure experience with calming audio and no in-app purchases or ads.
- Zero-sum number puzzles
- Strategic block placement
- Relaxing gameplay
- No time pressure
- No in-app purchases
- No ads
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Some call it reverse sudoku, while others call it a nullification game, but it's Zerko - a puzzle game filled with shapes, numbers, and a straightforward goal: make every number zero. To achieve this, you need to strategically place blocks of various shapes and values so that the numbers on the board effectively "remove up" to zero. Like all my games, this one too is about relaxation... Just chill. There are no points, no time pressure, no data collection, no in-app purchases, no ads, no nonsense ;) My only hope is that you'll enjoy it and that I'll be able to add new content and levels for you in the future. Relaxing audio by: Marek Koszczyński
Polimines Deluxe
This puzzle game merges Minesweeper and Nonograms, offering a logic-based challenge with unique, hand-crafted levels. Enjoy a relaxing, minimalist experience without timers or the need for guessing.
- Minesweeper and Nonograms combined
- 90 unique hand-crafted levels
- No guessing required
- Relaxing minimalist design
- No timers
- Includes Polimines 1 and 2
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Polimines Deluxe combines Minesweeper and Nonograms for a captivating puzzle experience. Immerse yourself in a difficult game where logical thinking is key, and hidden patterns are everywhere. All levels are designed by hand so that guessing is never necessary. Features Include: * 90 different levels to solve, each with unique shapes and sizes * Hand-Made Levels: From the different layouts to each of the individual clues, every level has been meticulously hand-crafted to be challenging and rewarding * No Luck Required: Every level in Polimines Deluxe can be solved without guessing * Relaxing and Minimalist: With no timers to rush you and its minimalist aesthetic, you can take your time solving each level * It's Polimines 1 and 2 in one package!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zerko at 93% against Polimines Deluxe's 17%. Zerko also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). Polimines Deluxe's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#193 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, 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
Zerko costs $2.99 and Polimines Deluxe $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Zerko holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Zerko's written reviews are positive against 17% of Polimines Deluxe's.
Zerko ships an update every 3 weeks, Polimines Deluxe weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zerko | Polimines Deluxe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (14 ratings) — better | 3.0 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 93.3% of reviews — better | 16.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #193 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maciej Targoni | Penguin Pop Games LLC |
Customer experience
Zerko
Polimines Deluxe
In-app purchases
Zerko
No in-app purchases
Polimines Deluxe
No in-app purchases
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