Comparison

Simple Color Puzzle vs Pixtangle

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

Head to head
About

Simple Color Puzzle

A straightforward puzzle game where players tap groups of same-colored blocks. Earn more points by clearing larger groups simultaneously. It's a simple yet engaging experience for quick play sessions.

Highlights
  • Color-matching gameplay
  • Score-based progression
  • Simple touch controls
  • Casual puzzle experience
Features
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Very simple color puzzle game. Tap blocks of the same color to clear them. The more blocks you clear at once, the more points you earn. The number of colors and blocks can be changed. Number of colors: 3, 4, 5 Number of blocks: 8x8, 10x10, 14x14

About

Pixtangle

This logic puzzle game challenges you to divide a grid into rectangles based on numbered clues. Solve puzzles to reveal pixel art and earn in-game currency. Enjoy a relaxing experience with offline play and daily challenges.

Highlights
  • Shikaku logic puzzles
  • Pixel art reveals
  • Daily challenges
  • Offline play
  • In-game currency
  • Multiple difficulty levels
Features
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Pixtangle is a relaxing Shikaku logic puzzle where you slice a grid into rectangles. Every number tells you the exact size of its rectangle — fill the whole board to win, then watch it bloom into a pixel art. HOW TO PLAY SHIKAKU • Drag to draw a rectangle around a number • Each rectangle must contain exactly one number • The number equals the rectangle's area in cells • Fill the entire board to complete the level WHAT'S INSIDE • Endless classic levels across 6 difficulties — from quick warm-ups to expert brain-benders • A daily challenge on a uniquely shaped board, new every day — keep your streak alive for bigger rewards • A collection of 270+ pixel arts in 10 categories: solve their boards to color them in • Master's Path: 19 more arts earned by winning in Classic • Rarities from common to legendary — complete a whole category to unlock its legendary art • A deal of the day: one art costs fewer coins, chosen fresh every morning • Earn coins as you play and spend them on new arts and hints • Share any finished art with a single tap • Personal statistics: best times, accuracy, streak records and your daily activity map • Game Center: 35 achievements and leaderboards for the daily challenge, levels (all-time and weekly), arts and streaks MADE TO RELAX • Clean minimal design with dark and light themes • Gentle sound effects and haptics — switch them off any time • Optional daily reminders so you never miss a challenge • Works fully offline — play anywhere • No account, no sign-up, quick interactive tutorial Based on the classic Japanese logic puzzle also known as Shikaku or Rectangles. If you enjoy nonograms, sudoku or other grid puzzles, Pixtangle will feel right at home.

Screenshots

Simple Color Puzzle3 screens
Pixtangle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pixtangle at 3.5 against Simple Color Puzzle's 3.0. Pixtangle also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 22 months). Simple Color Puzzle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (9 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pixtangle sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Simple Color Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixtangle holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Color Puzzle ships an update every 22 months, Pixtangle every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Simple Color Puzzle versus Pixtangle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Color PuzzlePixtangle
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (9 ratings)3.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFujiCubeSoftAliaksei Pranko

Customer experience

Simple Color Puzzle

All ratings9 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral22.2%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pixtangle

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Simple Color Puzzle

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Pixtangle

One-time5
  • 500 Coins$0.49
  • 1,200 Coins$0.99
  • 3,000 Coins$1.99
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  • No Ads + 1,500 Coins$2.99
  • 6,000 Coins$3.49

Questions

Is Simple Color Puzzle free?
Simple Color Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixtangle free?
Pixtangle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple Color Puzzle or Pixtangle?
Pixtangle is rated higher. Simple Color Puzzle averages 3.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Pixtangle averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Simple Color Puzzle or Pixtangle have ads?
Both Simple Color Puzzle and Pixtangle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Color Puzzle or Pixtangle?
Simple Color Puzzle ships an update every 22 months, and Pixtangle every 3 days. Most recently, Simple Color Puzzle was updated on October 23, 2026 and Pixtangle on October 24, 2026.

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