Comparison

Anytime Shanghai vs Trios Math Puzzle

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

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About

Anytime Shanghai

Features
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The classic mahjong puzzle game “Shanghai” can be enjoyed on your smartphone! The game is completed when all tiles are removed by erasing pairs of the same tiles! How to play  The rules are simple! Tap two tiles of the same pattern to erase them.  Only tiles that do not overlap and have empty ends can be erased.  The game is cleared when all tiles are erased! Features  Simple and anyone can enjoy!  Various layouts & beautiful design  Hint function for support The ultimate mahjong puzzle for brain training while relaxing! Download and enjoy now!

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Trios Math Puzzle

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In a time where everybody uses their smartphone for the simplest tasks, Trio helps you train your math skills, all while having a blast! This addictive iOS app also sharpens your visual perception and boosts your thinking speed. Challenge yourself. The challenge: a target number appears, and within a 30-second countdown, your mission is to pinpoint three adjacent numbers on the grid – horizontally, vertically, or diagonally – that solve a given equation. Dive into three distinct difficulty levels: Easy to get your brain in gear, Medium for a satisfying mental workout, and Difficult to truly test your mathematical prowess. For a more relaxed experience, Zen Mode offers endless puzzling without the pressure of the clock. And for the ultimate brain-teasing adventure, tackle Challenge Mode, where a new equation awaits you after every successful solution, keeping you on your toes and your mind razor-sharp!

Screenshots

Anytime Shanghai4 screens
Trios Math Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Trios Math Puzzle at none against Anytime Shanghai's shown. Trios Math Puzzle also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Anytime Shanghai's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Anytime Shanghai ships an update every 3 weeks, Trios Math Puzzle weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Anytime Shanghai versus Trios Math Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnytime ShanghaiTrios Math Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size205 MB14 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperepicsSimon Kurt Hafen

In-app purchases

None

Anytime Shanghai

No in-app purchases

None

Trios Math Puzzle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Anytime Shanghai free?
Anytime Shanghai is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trios Math Puzzle free?
Trios Math Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Anytime Shanghai or Trios Math Puzzle have ads?
Anytime Shanghai shows ads; Trios Math Puzzle does not.
Which is updated more often, Anytime Shanghai or Trios Math Puzzle?
Anytime Shanghai ships an update every 3 weeks, and Trios Math Puzzle weekly. Most recently, Anytime Shanghai was updated on October 28, 2026 and Trios Math Puzzle on October 28, 2026.

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