Comparison

Shaply vs JLO Blocks

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

Head to head
About

Shaply

Connect colored dots on a grid by drawing lines without overlap. Offers various modes from relaxing to challenging, with satisfying visuals and controls. Perfect for puzzle and logic game enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Connect same-color dots with lines
  • Fill grid without overlaps
  • Multiple game modes (Zen, Snake, Tactica)
  • Career mode with 1000+ stages
  • Satisfying line drawing controls
  • Hint system for assistance
Features
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Find your calm and sharpen your mind with Shaply: Zen, Grid, Block Game — a modern twist on classic line-drawing logic. Your goal is simple: Match, Connect, and complete every Color Puzzle across a clean Grid of blocks. Draw satisfying lines, link color pairs, and fill each board without overlaps. It’s the perfect blend of relaxing flow and brain-teasing challenge—an ideal pick for fans of puzzle game design, logic, and relaxing games that are easy to learn yet rewarding to master. How it plays - Tap & drag to connect same-color dots with a continuous line. - Fill the grid without crossing other colors or blocking yourself. - Beat the board by completing all connections; some stages add a light countdown or move cap for extra spice. - Designed for one-hand play, quick sessions, or long cozy streaks. Modes for every mood - Career — Progress through up to 1,000 handcrafted stages that steadily ramp from 5×5 to 9×9 boards. - Zen — Choose your board size (5×5 to 9×9) and settle into pure flow with no pressure. - Snake — A moving enemy roams the grid; plan routes around it to survive and connect. - Tactica — Complete connections in a specific color order for a strategic twist. - Zen+ (Relax) — A gentler variant with soothing music; connect at your own pace. What makes Shaply special - Satisfying line feel — Crisp visuals, snappy haptics, and silky drag controls make every line pop. - Smart challenge — Short rounds, fair puzzles, and multiple paths to progress keep frustration low and momentum high. - Helpful when needed — Stuck? Use hints to reveal a correct path without spoiling the whole puzzle. - Play to your strengths — Prefer chill sessions? Live in Zen. Want stakes? Tackle timed or move-limited boards in Career. - Compete or relax — Game Center leaderboards & achievements for the competitive, serene solo play for everyone else. - Polished presentation — Minimalist UI, optional sound/mute, iPhone & iPad support, and a smooth menu experience. For fans of flow, relaxing, and chill games that still tickle the brain. If you like clean line mechanics, mindful pacing, and elegant logic design, this is your next favorite puzzle game. Whether you want an easy warm-up or a late-night mind workout, Shaply adapts to you. Fair & friendly - Optional IAPs only (remove ads, get more hints). - No account required. Just open and play. - Frequent content updates keep puzzles fresh. Ready to Match, Connect, and master every Color Puzzle on the Grid? Download Shaply: Zen, Grid, Block Game and find your flow today.

About

JLO Blocks

Features
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Form complete rows or columns to score points! Beat your own high score! Classic "Blocks" game - this one is FREE as in No Money and No Ads! Open Source!

Screenshots

Shaply4 screens
JLO Blocks2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JLO Blocks at none against Shaply's 2. JLO Blocks also leads on ads (none vs shown). Shaply's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price 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. Shaply sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. JLO Blocks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shaply versus JLO Blocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShaplyJLO Blocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size273 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLK Yazilim Veri ve Medya Limited SirketiJENS ANKER LOHMANN

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Shaply

One-time2
  • 100 Hints$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

JLO Blocks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shaply free?
Shaply is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JLO Blocks free?
JLO Blocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shaply or JLO Blocks have ads?
Shaply shows ads; JLO Blocks does not.

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