Comparison

zenku vs Shadow Cast

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

Head to head
About

zenku

Features
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Think about sudoku, but reinvented! This game has just a few simple rules: You have to fill a 4x5 grid with numbers from 1 to 5, ensuring that each row and column won't have duplicates and that the sum of each row’s numbers gives the result on their right side. Also, you must insert all five numbers (1,2,3,4,5) into the two colored sections on the grid. Each puzzle has a unique solution. It's relaxing, but still pretty challenging. If you want to spice up the challenge, play • zenku • in YinYang mode and complete the puzzles within 2 minutes! The first 50 levels are free, with some ads here and there in case you'll ask for a hint (bulb button). You can unlock extra 50 levels and remove ads with a single In-App purchase. Will you complete all the 100 zenku puzzles? _________________________________ Frank Eno (aka XSGames) is an indie game dev from Italy. Find out more at xsgames.co Follow @xsgames_ on both X and Instagram

About

Shadow Cast

Features
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Unlock the Ultimate 3D Illusion! Rotate chaotic 3D fragments. Match the perfect shadow. Beat the clock. Shadow Cast is a visually stunning, mind-bending puzzle game that pushes your spatial imagination to the limit. Swipe to spin shattered geometric shapes until their shadow flawlessly aligns with the hidden silhouette on the wall. It sounds simple... but your eyes will deceive you. Key Features: 49 Mind-Bending Levels: Master complex, asymmetric shapes designed to trick your brain. Silky Smooth Controls: Effortless one-finger rotation with a deeply satisfying neon "snap" when you find the perfect angle. Race the Clock: Feel the adrenaline. Can you find the true perspective before time runs out? Game Center Integration: Compete with puzzle masters worldwide! Global Leaderboards: Prove your skills on 3 distinct ladders: • Master of Shadow (Highest Level Reached) • Perfect Streaks (Most consecutive flawless clears) • Total Speedster (Fastest total clear time for the ultimate hardcore players) Achievements: Unlock exclusive titles like "Darkness Explorer" and the legendary 100-point "Shadow God" by collecting all 147 stars. Are you sharp enough to find the hidden achievement? Are you ready to see through the illusion? Download Shadow Cast now and put your brain to the test!

Screenshots

zenku4 screens
Shadow Cast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: zenku at 15.0 against Shadow Cast's 26.2. On price, ads, 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. zenku sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Shadow Cast sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
zenku versus Shadow Cast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterzenkuShadow Cast
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXSGamesGuangzhou Feynman Information Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

zenku

One-time3
  • Unlock All levels$0.99
  • Unlock All levels + Coffee$2.99
  • Unlock All levels + Love$6.99
6 purchases

Shadow Cast

One-time6
  • 1 Minute Time Extension$0.99
  • 1 Hint$0.99
  • Master Ticket Discount$0.99
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  • 5 Hints Pack$3.99
  • 5 Minutes Time Extension$3.99
  • Master Levels Ticket$9.99

Questions

Is zenku free?
zenku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shadow Cast free?
Shadow Cast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do zenku or Shadow Cast have ads?
Neither zenku nor Shadow Cast shows ads.

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